Overview
In Italy, training programmes that focus on the RES sector and are promoted by the government, are developed at regional level. The PREPAC, launched in 2014, aims to make at least 3% of the administrative building stock more efficient per year. There are different obligations depending on the building type and size, and for public buildings the obligations are increased by 10%. Apart from that, there is the requirement that when renewing used vehicles, at least 50 % of road transport vehicles bought or rented by public administrations should be electric, hybrid or hydrogen powered.
After having installed a plant on any building, it is required by law to release a certificate of compliance with a set of standards outlined in DM 37/08. Finally, tax discounts are applied on RD&D initiatives.
Summary of policies
- Training programmes for Installers of RES installations - professional qualification for installer of biomass boilers, fireplaces and heaters, building-mounted PV and solar thermal plants, low enthalpy geothermal plants and heat pumps.
- Certification Programmes for RES installations - there is a legal obligation to produce certification of RES installations within buildings.
- Exemplary role of public authorities (PREPAC) - All new buildings and buildings under refurbishment must consider to integrate RES, for public buildings, such obligations are more binding and higher.
- Exemplary role of public authorities - at least 50% of vehicles acquired by public administrations should be electric, hybrid or hydrogen powered.
- RD&D Policies (4.0 Research and Development Tax credit) - Tax credit for research and development, technological innovation, design and aesthetic development and betterment of production process.
Competent authorities
- Authorities at regional/local level
- ENEA
- MiSE
- MiTE
