First in the world for solar energy production on electricity needs and second among the largest in Europe for equivalent carbon dioxide emissions. These are some of the records achieved by Italy, with one company out of 4 investing in green products and technologies (385 companies in 2016) and a demand for green skills equal to 44,5% of future hires.
In this context, Unioncamere and Assoege (the Association of Energy Management Experts certified by an accredited third party) have renewed their agreement with a protocol to promote the culture of energy efficiency which will be presented at the Ecomondo fair in Rimini starting tomorrow together to the chambers of commerce.
The objective of the agreement is to disseminate knowledge for correct energy management in the company through the contribution of qualified experts and to carry out information/training activities by looking at the energy saving commitment contained in the National Energy Strategy where energy efficiency is the first priority which can contribute to the achievement of the objectives of cost containment, growth and environmental quality as well as creating employment and reviving industry and services.
Our country is characterized by a scarcity of energy resources such as to make it depend for over 80% on imports, but there are not negligible signs of change. In June 2016, the share of electricity produced from renewable sources in Italy exceeded that from fossil sources. 8% of Italian energy consumption is covered by photovoltaics - the highest incidence among industrialized countries worldwide - while with 107 tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent, we are behind only France for (93) and ahead of Spain ( 131), Great Britain (131) and Germany (154).
The Italian Chambers of Commerce have been involved in energy issues for years with loans and subsidies for companies, training to spread the culture, sustainability interventions through environmental certifications, monitoring of the functioning of the electricity market through price recognition energy charged on the free market to SMEs. The initiatives launched following the Pact of the Presidents of the Chambers of Commerce for a commitment to sustainable energy also include the European projects "Sme Energy Check Up" and "Support and Training for an Excellent Energy Efficienty Performance" (STEEEP) and the “UEFA – European Union ELENA Foggia Facility Assistance” project.
