Sustainable energy: a municipality in Friuli has completely transformed its electricity consumption.

ENERGY SAVING IN FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA –

Sometimes it's the smaller municipalities that set a direction, a path, for change. This is the case of the small community of Tavagnacco, in the province of Udine, where an entire 360-degree policy has been set up to save on private and public energy consumption, improve the environmental framework, modify mobility in the areaThe new and interesting fact is that we are witnessing multiple actions, multiple interventions, all however aimed at the same objective and within a comprehensive Action Plan for Sustainable Energy.

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ENERGY SAVINGS IN TAVAGNACCO –

But let's take a closer look at the various types of intervention, starting from the various projects completed. How? Photovoltaic systems, solar thermal systems, geothermal heat pumps, and hydroelectric energy by renovating an old mill into a hydroelectric power plant.Result: in homes, as in the offices of Tavagnacco, the energy supply has been completely transformed. Everything has changed. The second coordinated move: incentivize families and businesses, including with various rewards, to modify the systems in homes and factories to focus on efficiency and therefore savings. The same goes for promoting purchasing groups for electric cars with which to circulate throughout the area. Finally, public awareness is being raised. This is achieved through a comprehensive census, conducted by the municipality, of the entire community's energy consumption. This will help understand and highlight where waste is occurring and where energy efficiency can be improved.

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