Integrated sustainability: energy market and Digital Services Act for cultural heritage

Abstract

The essey explores the relationship between energy efficiency, sustainability, and cultural heritage protection, focusing on the impact of Italian and European regulations. The European Union’s energy governance has promoted efficiency strategies for historic buildings, balancing technological innovation with preservation constraints. The analysis examines the Digital Services Act and the concept of integrated sustainability as a synergy between conservation, energy efficiency, and digitalization. Finally, the study highlights legal and economic challenges, emphasizing the need for flexible tools to ensure the sustainable management of cultural heritage