{"id":20280,"date":"2026-05-25T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enertechsolution.it\/mandatory-energy-audit-thresholds-and-deadlines-for-2026-2027\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T15:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:34:47","slug":"mandatory-energy-audit-thresholds-and-deadlines-for-2026-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enertechsolution.it\/en\/mandatory-energy-audit-thresholds-and-deadlines-for-2026-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandatory Energy Audit: Thresholds and Deadlines for 2026\u20132027"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; 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phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Author:<\/strong> Francesca Ciccolella<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; 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row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Key Points on Mandatory Energy Audits<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>mandatory energy audit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continues to apply to large, energy-intensive companies, but new European regulations are broadening the focus to include actual energy consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thresholds of <\/span><b>10 TJ\/year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>85 TJ\/year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will take effect only following the publication of the national decree, will be key to determining which companies will need to comply between 2026 and 2027.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>four-year renewal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span><b>mandatory energy audit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should not be treated as a mere update of documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> i <\/span><b>energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential to determine whether the company is subject to the new <\/span><b>European requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">An <b>energy audit<\/b> based on real data can support technical decisions, investments, and efficiency strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, the issue of<\/span><b>energy efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  has become increasingly important for businesses, industries, and owners of energy-intensive assets. The <\/span><b>evolution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span><b>regulatory framework<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the European and national levels is, in fact, introducing <\/span><b>requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>thresholds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>compliance requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are changing the way <\/span><b>energy management <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of production sites and buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this context, the <\/span><b>mandatory energy audit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is taking on an increasingly strategic role. Not only because it represents a   <\/span><b>requirement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  as provided for by the  <\/span><b>regulations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  for certain  <\/span><b>categories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  by  <\/span><b>entities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but also because it allows you to  <\/span><b>analyze<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  in a concrete way  <\/span><b>consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,  <\/span><b>inefficiencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  and possible  <\/span><b>presentations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  by  <\/span><b>improvement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, creating a useful technical foundation for planning investments, reducing waste, and addressing future energy developments with greater awareness.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; 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column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>Table of Contents<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Points on Mandatory Energy Audits<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a Mandatory Energy Audit?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is required to conduct the mandatory energy audit today?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory Energy Audit 2026: What Will Change with the New Thresholds?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory Energy Audit 2027: Renewals and New Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the thresholds and consumption limits for the mandatory energy audit?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often should an energy audit be renewed?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy Audit Exemptions: When Might the Requirement Not Apply?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if you don&#8217;t complete the mandatory energy audit?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#10\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Take Action Before the Deadline<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#11\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How an Energy Audit Becomes a Practical Tool<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#12\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions About Mandatory Energy Audits<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#13\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Mandate to Energy Strategy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>What Is a Mandatory Energy Audit?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The  <\/span><\/i><b><i>Mandatory Energy Audit<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  It is a<\/span><\/i><b><i>systematic analysis<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  of the  <\/span><\/i><b><i>energy consumption<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  of a business, a building, a facility, or a production site,  <\/span><\/i><b><i>request<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  from  <\/span><\/i><b><i>regulations<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  for certain individuals.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its goal is to identify how energy is used, where the main areas of consumption are concentrated, and what measures can reduce waste, costs, and inefficiencies. Unlike a general assessment, the   <\/span><b>Mandatory energy audit <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must be based on <\/span><b>measurable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>technical surveys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>consistent analyses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consistent with the asset\u2019s actual performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to a <\/span><b>voluntary diagnosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>mandatory energy audit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must comply with <\/span><b>regulatory requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>methodological<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  specific. It must be drafted by   <\/span><b>qualified entities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and submitted in accordance with the established procedures, for example through the <\/span><b>ENEA <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for the assessments required by Article <\/span><b>8<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span> <b>Legislative Decree 102\/2014<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18959&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;15px&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Who is required to conduct the mandatory energy audit today?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mandatory energy audit currently applies primarily to <\/span><\/i><b><i>large companies<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><b><i>energy-intensive businesses<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The new European framework, however, is introducing criteria that are increasingly linked to  <\/span><\/i><b><i>Actual energy consumption<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><b>Italian regulatory framework<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Under current regulations, large enterprises and energy-intensive enterprises are required to conduct energy audits at their facilities. Large enterprises are traditionally identified based on size-related criteria, such as the number of employees, revenue, and total assets; energy-intensive enterprises, on the other hand, are identified based on high energy consumption and inclusion on the relevant lists   <\/span><b>CSEA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This distinction remains important, but it is no longer sufficient to understand how the issue has evolved. The   <\/span><b>EU Directive 2023\/1791<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is, in fact, introducing an approach in which <\/span><b>actual energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the organization takes on a <\/span><b>central role<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in determining future obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, many companies that do not view themselves as \u201clarge enterprises\u201d may still need to carefully assess their <\/span><b>energy profile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The point is not just the size of the organization, but the  <\/span><b>quantity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>energy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> actually <\/span><b>consumed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the year.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18973&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;15px&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;4&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Mandatory Energy Audit 2026: What Changes with the New Thresholds?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><\/i><b><i>2026<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the central theme concerns the <\/span><\/i><b><i>new thresholds<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> related to <\/span><\/i><b><i>energy consumption<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Companies with consumption exceeding  <\/span><\/i><b><i>10 TJ\/year<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be required to conduct a mandatory energy audit in accordance with the new European criteria.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>EU Directive 2023\/1791<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> introduces a very important principle: the criterion of <\/span><b>actual energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is becoming increasingly important compared to dimensional parameters alone. According to the   <\/span><b>Directive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, companies with an <\/span><b>average annual consumption<\/b> <b>exceeding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than <\/span><b>10 TJ<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, taking into account all <\/span><b>energy sources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, must undergo an <\/span><b>an energy audit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, except under specific conditions related to <\/span><b>energy management systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other equivalent tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This aspect is particularly relevant for many industrial and manufacturing companies. A company may not fit the traditional definition of a large enterprise, but it may still have significant energy consumption due to its processes, facilities, production cycles, or heating needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For businesses, therefore, the <\/span><b>first operational step<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>reconstruction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>total annual energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, taking into account:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electricity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gas;  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fuels;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heat;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steam;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other carriers used.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without this database, it is difficult to determine whether the company is already subject to these requirements or whether it will need to prepare to comply in the coming months.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18966&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;15px&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;5&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Mandatory Energy Audit 2027: Renewals and New Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With regard to the mandatory energy audit in the  <\/span><\/i><b><i>2027<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  It is relevant both for the  <\/span><\/i><b><i>renewal<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  of the  <\/span><\/i><b><i>diagnosis<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  already  <\/span><\/i><b><i>carried out<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as for the  <\/span><\/i><b><i>obligations<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  related to the  <\/span><\/i><b><i>companies<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  with  <\/span><\/i><b><i>very high consumption<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The topic concerns <\/span><b>companies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are already subject to <\/span> <b>Legislative Decree 102\/2014<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, the mandatory energy audit ensures a  <\/span><b>every four years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: following the cycles in 2015, 2019, and 2023, the <\/span><b>2027<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> marks the new timeline for the <\/span><b>renewal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>energy audits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that have already been submitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, 2027 should not be viewed as a distant deadline. A   <\/span><b>energy audit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">audits;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">site inspections;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technical analyses;  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consumption modeling;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In more complex cases, a more structured monitoring system may also be required.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, preparing in advance helps reduce the risk of reaching the <\/span><b>deadline<\/b> <b>without<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><b>necessary information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;6&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>What are the thresholds and consumption limits for the mandatory energy audit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most significant thresholds introduced by the <\/span><\/i><b><i>EU Directive 2023\/1791<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are <\/span><\/i><b><i>10 TJ\/year<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><b><i>85 TJ\/year<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first concerns the requirement to <\/span><b>energy audit<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, the adoption of an <\/span><b>energy management system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the topics most frequently searched for by companies is precisely the issue of<\/span><b> energy thresholds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, since compliance with these thresholds determines whether a company can <\/span><b>qualify<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or not <\/span><b>requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The new European approach considers the  <\/span><b>The company&#8217;s average annual energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, taking into account <\/span><b>all<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><b>energy sources used<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average Annual Energy Consumption<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Required<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater than 10 TJ\/year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy audit or energy assessment in accordance with the applicable requirements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater than 85 TJ\/year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy management system, such as ISO 50001<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These thresholds mark a significant shift in approach. The   <\/span><b>energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> becomes the <\/span><b>key metric<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for understanding a company\u2019s exposure to these obligations, gradually moving beyond an interpretation based solely on <\/span><b>economic size<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>organizational<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;7&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>How often should an energy audit be conducted?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For businesses subject to the requirement under the  <\/span><\/i><b><i>Legislative Decree 102\/2014<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the mandatory energy audit must be renewed every <\/span><\/i><b><i>four years<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the four-year term will end on <\/span><b>2027<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The renewal, however, should not be treated as a simple <\/span><b>documentary repetition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In four years, they can  <\/span><b>change:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the company&#8217;s consumption;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">production lines;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the facilities;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hours of operation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">energy carriers;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">energy costs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sustainability goals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incentive opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>up-to-date diagnosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must therefore provide a snapshot of the <\/span><b>actual energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the company&#8217;s conditions at the time the work is performed. Simply replicating previous assessments would diminish the technical value of the tool and risk no longer accurately representing the site&#8217;s operating conditions. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;8&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Energy Audit Exemptions: When Might the Requirement Not Apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This requirement may not apply under certain conditions, such as the<\/span><\/i><b><i>adoption<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a <\/span><\/i><b><i>certified energy management system<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but each case must be carefully reviewed.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issue of exemptions must be handled with caution because it depends on the applicable regulatory framework and the specific circumstances of the company. In general, the implementation of a certified energy management system   <\/span><b>ISO 50001<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be a significant factor with regard to energy audit requirements, provided that the system includes an<\/span><b>energy analysis that complies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the specified requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>EU Directive 2023\/1791<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in fact establishes obligations related to both <\/span><b>energy audits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>energy management systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with thresholds that vary based on consumption. However, for certain categories, such as the   <\/span><b>energy-intensive businesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that qualify for specific incentives may be subject to <\/span><b>additional obligations <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to submit an energy audit or implement energy-saving measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before considering themselves <\/span><b>exempt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is therefore necessary to <\/span><b>verify<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the following carefully:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the company&#8217;s status;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">annual consumption;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">any CSEA registration;  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the existence of ISO 50001;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the requested energy incentives;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the specific obligations related to the sector or applicable regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;9&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>What happens if you don&#8217;t conduct the mandatory energy audit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to comply with this requirement may result in <\/span><\/i><b><i>administrative penalties<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and does not, in any case, eliminate the need to conduct an energy audit.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The penalties provided for by the  <\/span><b>Legislative Decree 102\/2014<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They are generally listed in a range from <\/span><b>4,000 to 40,000 euros<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for failure to conduct the mandatory energy audit and from <\/span><b>2,000 to 20,000 euros<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for an audit that does not comply with the requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This point is important because the<\/span><b>failure to<\/b> <b>is not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not merely <\/span><b>economic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An Energy Audit  <\/span><b>absent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  or  <\/span><b>non-compliant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  can result in  <\/span><b>critical issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  in the  <\/span><b>checks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,  <\/span><b>delays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  in the<\/span><b>access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  to  <\/span><b>benefits  <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and  <\/span><b>reduced ability to plan interventions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  energy efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the <\/span><b>payment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span><b>penalty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not <\/span><b>discharge the obligation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The company is still required to conduct the energy audit in accordance with the regulations, with the risk of having to take action within a shorter timeframe and under less favorable organizational conditions.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18963&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;15px&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;10&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Why Take Action Before the Deadline?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting until the deadline may reduce the time available to collect data, verify consumption, and develop compliant plans.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thorough energy audit takes time to collect data, analyze energy consumption, conduct site inspections, model the site\u2019s energy behavior, and identify measures that are both technically and economically viable. If a company discovers too late that it falls within the new thresholds, it may not have enough time to develop a compliant plan. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This issue is even more pronounced for companies with energy consumption exceeding <\/span><b>85 TJ\/year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for which the transition to an energy management system may require more extensive organizational, technical, and documentation efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing in advance, on the other hand, means turning the diagnosis into a planning tool\u2014not only to comply with regulations, but also to build a reliable database on which to evaluate actions, priorities, investments, and possible strategies for reducing consumption. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; 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column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Mandatory Energy Audits<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Is an energy audit mandatory for all companies?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The requirement applies to specific categories of companies, including large companies and energy-intensive companies under the current Italian framework. However, under EU Directive 2023\/1791, annual energy consumption thresholds\u2014specifically 10 TJ and 85 TJ\u2014also become relevant.  <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is the deadline for the mandatory energy audit in 2027?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For companies already subject to this requirement that have followed the four-year cycle, 2027 marks the next deadline following the 2023 cycle. The issue therefore primarily concerns the renewal of assessments that have already been conducted. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What changes will take effect in 2026 regarding mandatory energy audits?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The year 2026 is significant for companies that may be subject to the new requirements under EU Directive 2023\/1791, particularly with regard to the consumption threshold of more than 10 TJ per year. However, the final version of the Italian transposition must be reviewed. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What are the thresholds for mandatory energy audits?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thresholds introduced by EU Directive 2023\/1791 are greater than 10 TJ\/year for the energy audit and greater than 85 TJ\/year for the energy management system.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What happens if I don&#039;t complete the mandatory energy audit?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to perform the diagnosis may result in fines ranging from 4,000 to 40,000 euros. An improper diagnosis may result in fines ranging from 2,000 to 20,000 euros. Payment of the fine does not eliminate the obligation to perform the diagnosis.  <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Who is authorized to prepare a mandatory energy audit?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diagnosis must be prepared by qualified individuals, such as certified EGE or ESCo professionals, in accordance with applicable regulatory and technical requirements.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;13&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>From Mandate to Energy Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>mandatory energy audit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should not be interpreted solely as a <\/span><b>requirement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If based on real data, accurate measurements, and consistent technical analyses, it can become the <\/span><b>foundation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce consumption;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify waste and inefficiencies;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plan investments;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evaluate energy-efficiency measures;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gain access to incentives or benefits;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve energy management in the medium term.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point is not just to comply with the law, but <\/span><b>turning that obligation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into a <\/span><b>decision-making tool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is where the  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enertechsolution.it\/en\/energy-audit-what-it-is-and-the-enertech-solution-method\/\"><b>energy audit<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">takes on a broader significance: it not only provides a snapshot of the current state, but also makes it possible to <\/span><b>develop a technical roadmap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>economic <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aimed at improving <\/span><b>energy performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Enertech Solution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports businesses, organizations, and asset owners in assessing their energy landscape, verifying applicable obligations, and developing energy audit plans based on real data, sustainable measures, and measurable results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to find out whether your business is subject to the energy audit requirement or if you need to plan a renovation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enertechsolution.it\/en\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">please contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the Enertech Solution team for a personalized assessment.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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