"Energy efficiency and renewable sources lead Italy towards a record savings of 3 billion"

The new ENEA report has highlighted significant progress in the field of energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources in Italy.

Specifically, from the national energy balance of 2022, there is a saving of 3 billion euros, with a significant decrease in the imports of oil and gas.

This has led to a reduction in CO2 emissions by about 6.5 million tons and a saving of over 2.5 million tons of oil equivalent, bringing Italy closer to the goals of the new Energy Efficiency Directive.

Energy savings achieved through tax deductions

During the presentation of the report, ENEA President Gilberto Dialuce underscored the importance of European legislative actions in supporting the energy transition.

He particularly emphasized ENEA's role as a technical guide in adapting European policies to national specificities and coordinating efforts to achieve set goals.

The report also includes data on energy savings achieved through tax deductions (Ecobonus, Home Bonus, and Superbonus). Specifically, the savings amounted to 1362 Mtoe, which represents 54.3% of the total savings and 98.1% of the savings expected for 2023 according to the National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC).

Regarding the Ecobonus, introduced in 2007, there was a reduction in interventions in 2022, but associated investments reached 6823 million euros, with an energy saving of 2136 GWh/year. Most interventions involved the installation of efficient air conditioning systems and the replacement of windows.

Energy savings: in 2022, 508,000 interventions through the Home Bonus

For the Home Bonus, there were 508,000 interventions in 2022, with an energy saving of 833,294 MWh. The Superbonus recorded 352,101 projects, with investments amounting to 60.76 billion euros and a saving of 9050.04 GWh/year. The majority of interventions were in condominiums, followed by single-family buildings.

Ilaria Bertini, Head of the ENEA Energy Efficiency Department, highlighted how energy efficiency has become crucial in Italy, emphasizing the Agency's commitment to training and information on green jobs, which are essential for the energy transition.