It is a pillar of the energy transition but it had to be planted much more quickly. The Energy communities (Cer) finally have the portals available gse to ask for contributions.
Una incentive rate for the entire national territory and a capital contribution up to 40% of expenses incurred in municipalities with fewer than five thousand inhabitants. Furthermore, the systems must be operated at maximum capacity by June 2026 or after 18 months from obtaining the contribution. These are the main contents of the decree of the Ministry of the Environment for energy communities that can be fully operational.
The time it took to get them started was not short between discussions, decrees and the search for funding. Oral answers they must come from the territories. Italians have a new opportunity to lend a hand to the energy transition and save on bills.
THEoperation of the portals guarantees the examination of requests for contributions and specific self-consumption configurations. The incentives, highly anticipated also due to the effects on the energy market, concern plants with rated power up to one megawatt, obviously powered by renewable sources. Contributions can also be requested for plant modernisations.
Energy communities: how to obtain financing
“It is the turning point of the Cers” - said the Minister of the Environment Gilberto Pichetto Fratin. The prospects on paper are good, particularly in the small municipalities who are dealing with depopulation. However, we must stimulate the creation of communities among people. An energy community is made up of energy producers, including those who have created a system and decide to join other people. Engineering firms and service companies are working to make the task easier for those who only entertain the idea of joining together.
Il essential requirement to get the benefits is the constitution of the community before submitting the application. The system serves to optimize production and consumption in a specific territorial area. However, when a project is available in a municipality with less than five thousand inhabitants, a capital contribution provided for by the Pnrr can also be obtained. The Plan's allocation is 2,2 billion euros.
The rules introduce the principle of solidarity between people in an essential sector. To facilitate development, the mechanisms must be explained well. The CEO of the GSE Vinicius Vigilante this is why it reassures. There will be an "important information campaign to create awareness in the country on the social, environmental and economic benefits deriving from the mechanism" she says. Soon, hopefully.
