Italy Places 25ºC Limit on Public Building Cooling

Italy has implemented an energy rationing initiative called ‘Operation Thermostat’ from May 1, 2022 until March 31, 2023. In schools and other public buildings in Italy, the air conditioning must be set at 25ºC or higher during summer and at 19ºC or lower during winter. The measure does not apply to hospitals but may eventually be extended to private homes.