The cold continues to weigh on the bill. Between January 13th and 19th, a significant one reduction in temperatures in the Northern Italy area led to an increase in consumption for heating domestic and consequently a increase in energy expenditure. Conversely, in the areas of Central and Southern Italy temperatures remained almost unchanged compared to the previous week.
In more detail, the weekly bill for a ‘basic’ apartment located in Milan reached 37 euros, with an increase of 16% compared to the previous survey. Spending constant a Roma it’s at Palermowith a bill of 24 and 17 euros per week respectively.
The weekly report says so “Smart Building” by Energy&Strategy (E&S) Group of the Polytechnic of Milanwhich considered three regional capitals, showing how the amounts paid change moving from the North to the South of the country.
As expenses increase, the benefits that can be obtained by switching to one “smart” house – characterized by the best thermal insulation from the outside and the greater efficiency of the heating systems – are even more evident. In particular, during the week the bill for this type of home in Milan was 57% lower than that of the “base” home thanks to lower consumption for heating. Significant savings are also obtained in Rome and Palermo, with a reduction in the bill of 50% and 47% respectively compared to the ‘base’ case.
By adding the savings obtained with those accumulated from the beginning of 2024, smart home users have set aside 50 euros in Milan, 31 euros in Rome and 21 euros in Palermo.
Graphic by Silvano Di Meo