The 2027 requirement: is your system ready?
From 1 January 2027 the devices that measure heat use must be readable remotely. We take you from the first check to the final test, one step at a time.
The date is fixed
The countdown has already started
There are 134 days left until 1 January 2027. That sounds like a lot. But between the owners' meeting, the quotes and the work itself, there is far less time than it looks.
What the law says
What the rule asks for
D.Lgs. 102/2014 e s.m.i. — the Italian law that applies the European energy efficiency directive in Italy — says that by 1 January 2027 the devices that measure heat use must be readable remotely.
"Readable remotely" means the reading travels by radio: no technician has to come into your home, or make an appointment, to read the devices on your radiators and the meters. Readings become more frequent and more accurate, and the way the cost is shared out becomes clearer for everyone.
Heat cost allocator: the small device fitted to your radiator that measures how much heat you use. Metering and cost allocation: measuring what each home uses, so the cost can be shared out fairly. More terms in the glossary.
Does it affect you?
Who the rule applies to
It applies to buildings with central heating where the heat cost allocators or the meters still cannot send their data remotely.
You probably need to upgrade if…
- The building has central heating
- A technician still comes into your home to take the readings
- The devices were fitted many years ago
- You do not know how the readings are collected
You are probably fine if…
- The readings arrive remotely, with no visits
- The system was rebuilt recently, with radio devices
- Your provider has confirmed in writing that it complies
Not sure? Better to find out now: ask us for a check. We will look at the system and give you a clear answer.
Better to know now
What you risk by not upgrading
No need to panic: the deadline has been known for a long time and there is still time to get organised. Ignoring it, though, has real consequences.
Cost allocation that does not comply
With devices that do not meet the rules, heating costs are no longer shared out the way the law requires: a problem for the whole building.
Possible fines
The law sets administrative fines for anyone who does not meet the metering requirements. Upgrading in good time is the easiest way to stop thinking about it.
Arguments in the building
Disputed bills, difficult owners' meetings, residents who do not trust the figures: with the solid data of remote reading there is nothing left to argue about.
How we work
How we help you, in 4 steps
Since 1975 we have worked on the systems in buildings across Bologna and its province. We know how to carry out an upgrade without upsetting the lives of the people who live there.
1. Site visit and check
One of our technicians examines the system and the devices you already have. Then we tell you, in writing, what complies and what does not.
2. A quote made for you
We prepare a clear quote, with the paperwork ready for the owners' meeting: no surprises, no lines you cannot understand.
3. Installation
We fit the new devices with as little disruption as possible: a short visit to each home, planned together with the building manager.
4. Testing and running the system
We test everything, then we carry on taking the remote readings and working out each home's share of the cost, year after year.
Want to know more about the technology? Have a look at our smart metering: electronic meters with remote and walk-by reading.
The right moment
Why it is better to start now than at the last minute
An upgrade in a building is not done in a week. First comes the site visit. Then the owners' meeting has to discuss it and vote — and meetings are held when they are held, often once or twice a year. Only after that can the work be planned, with access arranged to dozens of homes.
Put end to end, these steps take months. And the closer the 1 January 2027 deadline gets, the more buildings will move at the same time. Whoever leaves it late finds queues, full calendars and worse terms. Start now and you can choose calmly, vote without rushing, and reach the deadline with your system already in order.
- Site visit and quote: we arrange them quickly
- The owners' meeting vote: it depends on the building's calendar
- Installation and testing: planned well in advance
Frequently asked questions
The questions we are asked most about 2027
Short, honest answers. For your own case, the best thing is still to talk to us.
How do I know whether my system already complies?
A simple clue: to take the readings, does a technician still have to come into your home, or go door to door by appointment? If so, the devices are probably not readable remotely. The surest way to know is to let us check the system: get in touch and we will tell you for certain whether anything needs doing.
Who decides on the work in a building?
The upgrade affects the shared parts of the system, so the decision belongs to the owners' meeting, which the building manager calls. We prepare the technical paperwork and the proposal, so the meeting can vote with everything in front of it. If you are a resident, talk to your building manager.
How long does the installation take?
It depends on how many homes there are and on the type of device. The work inside a single home is usually quick. We set the overall schedule after the site visit, together with the building manager, to keep the disruption down.
Can the existing heat cost allocators be reused?
Sometimes yes: some newer devices can already send their data remotely. We check this during the site visit: where we can, we keep what already complies and replace only what has to be replaced.
What happens after the installation?
We test the system and then we take care of it. The readings arrive remotely, with no appointments at home, and each home's share of the cost is worked out from the data we collect. The building manager finds everything in the dedicated portal.
How much does the upgrade cost?
There is no single price: it depends on the system, on how many devices there are and on what can be reused. That is why we always start with the site visit: the quote is built on what we find there. Write to us or call us to arrange one.
Do not put it off
Have your system checked today
One phone call is enough to find out where you stand. We answer the phone Monday to Friday, 8:30–12:30, and also Monday to Thursday, 14:30–17:00.
Call 051 226693 Write to info@lirabo.com
Would you rather come in person? You will find the address and the opening hours on the contact page.