Italy is entering a transitional phase as the conclusion of the superbonus program and the upcoming end of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) create a disruption in the construction sector. According to Riccardo Erbi, a representative of La Cascina Costruzioni, there is a necessity for companies and public administrations to rethink their tools, models, and perspectives regarding construction interventions. This change in direction emphasizes the need to enhance energy efficiency in public housing and to develop energy production from renewable sources.

Erbi notes that the past year has seen the introduction of significant initiatives such as the ERP Decree, which focuses on public residential construction, and the Conto Termico 3.0, aimed at promoting thermal energy efficiency measures. These measures represent an opportunity for growth within the sector, pivoting from past programs that incentivized construction to innovative strategies focused on sustainability.

As Italy navigates this new phase, it reflects broader trends in Europe regarding energy transition and combating energy poverty. The shift towards greener building practices and the refurbishment of existing social housing not only addresses immediate energy concerns but also contributes to the long-term sustainability goals set by the European Union. The future will require collaboration between government entities and private enterprises to realize these ambitious targets.