- Europe is currently experiencing an extreme heat wave, which the European Commission is monitoring using the Copernicus program with support from the European Space Agency.
- A heatwave requiring amber warnings was experienced across various locations in Italy, including Genoa, Rome, and Florence, starting on May 28, 2026.
Rome Imposes New Heating Ordinance Due to Environmental Concerns
What happened
Mayor Roberto Gualtieri issued an ordinance in Rome that changes local heating guidelines for Climate Zone D, which includes Genoa and Florence. The new rules delay the start of heating by two weeks, pushing the start date to November 15th. Furthermore, the ordinance lowers the maximum allowed temperature to 19°C for residential buildings and 17°C for industrial buildings, and caps daily heating use at 11 hours, down from the national limit of 12 hours.
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Why it matters
The ordinance was driven by environmental concerns, noting that residential heating systems are a major source of emissions in the capital city. The changes are cited as offering potential economic savings for families by limiting energy consumption.
Europe is currently experiencing an extreme heat wave, which the European Commission is monitoring using the Copernicus program with support from the European Space Agency.
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Who's involved
- Roberto GualtieriMayor of Rome who issued the ordinance
- RomeThe capital city of Italy where the ordinance applies
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The entities involved
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Rome
capital and largest city of Italy
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Roberto Gualtieri
Italian politician, mayor of Rome since 2021