Telecom Italia is one of the largest energy consumers in Italy due to its extensive telecommunications network. The company consumed over 2,000 GWh of electricity in 2008, equivalent to the annual output of a nuclear power plant. While energy efficiency efforts over the past decade led to a 20% reduction in consumption, rising energy costs increased operating expenses. Further actions are needed to reduce the energy burden on both networks and customers. Standardization will be key to promoting energy-efficient technologies and achieving coordination across different sectors and regions.