{"id":66618,"date":"2024-01-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.tecno-group.eu\/news-media\/blog\/non-categorizzato\/erc-decree-2024-incentives-for-renewable-energy-communities-approved"},"modified":"2024-01-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T23:00:00","slug":"erc-decree-2024-incentives-for-renewable-energy-communities-approved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/blog\/updates-and-announcements\/erc-decree-2024-incentives-for-renewable-energy-communities-approved\/","title":{"rendered":"ERC Decree 2024: incentives for Renewable Energy Communities approved"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the context of evolving global energy dynamics, Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) emerge as key pillars for the transition to a <b>more sustainable and efficient system.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>RECs are an innovative response to the challenges of energy production and distribution, aiming to transform the way people consume and share energy resources.<br \/>The year 2024 represents a turning point for the energy sector in Italy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Proof of this is the issuance of the CER Decree sought by the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) and approved by the European Commission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>What are Renewable Energy Communities?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Energy communities represent a form of association that can be formed among citizens, SMEs, businesses, municipalities, research and educational institutions, religious bodies, third sector entities, and associations.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>These are communities that are created with the intention of <b>generating<\/b> environmental, economic and social <b>benefits<\/b> both for the participants in this form of association and to the outside world.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Among the <b>benefits of establishing a Renewable Energy Community<\/b> we can mention:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-generation of energy from renewable sources;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>A lowering of energy costs for citizens and businesses;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>The emergence of new opportunities, including economic opportunities, for the area in which the energy community is established.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The CER Decree, published on January 23, 2024, provides<b> state incentives of a financial nature<\/b> in favor of CASERs (including CERs) and shares self-generated energy.<br \/>\nA challenge aimed at promoting concretely sustainable practices, capable of spreading innovative and inclusive energy distribution models, and achieving national and European decarbonization goals. &nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>CER Decree 2024: the state incentives&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Incentives under the&nbsp; ERC Decree are intended for CACERs (Self-Consumption Configurations for Renewable Energy Sharing) defined in paras.<br \/>\ne),<br \/>\nf) and<br \/>\n(g) of Art.<br \/>\n2 of the Decree and are divided into two measures:    &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Feed-in tariff incentive<\/b>: a measure aimed at configurations throughout the country and consists of an incentive tariff on shared energy, with a maximum subsidizable power limit of 5 GW until December 31, 2027;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Non-repayable<\/b> grant (or PNRR grant): a financial support measure aimed at Renewable Energy Communities in municipalities under 5,000 inhabitants.<br \/>\nThis is a non-repayable grant that can cover up to 40 percent of the investment incurred in the creation of the Community, with a limit of at least 2 GW of eligible power until June 30, 2026. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Both measures are cumulative<\/b>; moreover, among the requirements mentioned in the ERC Decree necessary to access incentives is the &#8220;<b>DNSH clause<\/b>,&#8221; meaning that it must be demonstrated that the plants meet &#8211; by performance and environmental requirements &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecnosrl.it\/landing\/dnsh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> the Do Not Significant Harm (DNSH) principle.<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Renewable Energy Community Incentives: how to access them?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>To access the incentives, it is necessary to<b> submit an application to GSE<\/b> (Gestore dei Servizi Energetici) within 120 days after the installed systems become operational.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The application must be accompanied by the necessary documentation for the verification of compliance with the requirements, taking into account the operating rules disseminated by the relevant bodies.<br \/>\nInterested parties can also ask the GSE &#8211; on a voluntary basis &#8211; for a preliminary verification of project eligibility. &nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In addition, The MASE suggests following specific steps, such as:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify an area where to implement the facility and users to associate with connected to the same primary cabin;<\/li>\n<li>Establish the ERC with a Articles of Incorporation or Memorandum of Association, which has environmental, economic and social benefits as its predominant corporate purpose;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Check in advance with the Energy Services Manager (GSE) whether the project is eligible for the incentive;<\/li>\n<li>Obtain permission to install and connect the system to the grid, to make it operational;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Finally, apply for the incentive from the GSE.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The ERC Decree seeks to actively involve the community in the management and use of renewable energy.<br \/>\nThis fosters a greater sense of environmental responsibility and enables people to actively participate in the energy transition. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>Feed-in tariff: the premium recognized on the share of shared energy<\/h3>\n<div><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-73e1d969-7fff-edb0-1b1d-499bd27220bc\"><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>The feed-in tariff incentive is <b>provided for 20 years<\/b>, characterized by a fixed and a variable portion, and includes surcharges for plants located in the North Central and North.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The amount of the recognized premium depends on the power output of the plant and on calculations that consider the hourly zonal price of electricity (Annex 1 of the CER Decree).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>PNRR grant: what are the eligible expenses?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>The ERC Decree sets limits on the types of eligible expenses against which the grant can be received.<br \/>\nIn addition, there are investment ceilings.<br \/>\nSpecifically,<b> eligible expenses relate to<\/b>:  &nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Implementation of renewable energy systems;<\/li>\n<li>Supply and installation of storage systems;<\/li>\n<li>Purchase and installation of machinery, plant and equipment hardware and software;<\/li>\n<li>Construction work strictly necessary for the implementation of the intervention;<\/li>\n<li>Connection to the national power grid;<\/li>\n<li>Prefeasibility studies and necessary expenses for preliminary activities;<\/li>\n<li>Design, geological and geotechnical investigations;<\/li>\n<li>Construction management and safety;<\/li>\n<li>Technical and\/or technical-administrative testing, consulting and\/or technical-administrative support essential to project implementation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>The last four items of expenses above are eligible for funding to the extent of not more than 10% of the amount eligible for funding.<\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The maximum investment cost limits are:<\/div>\n<div>\u25aa \u20ac1,500\/kW, for systems up to 20 kW;<\/div>\n<div>\u25aa \u20ac1,200\/kW, for systems of more than 20 kW and up to 200 kW;<\/div>\n<div>\u25aa \u20ac1,100\/kW for power above 200 kW and up to 600 kW;<\/div>\n<div>\u25aa \u20ac1,050\/kW, for systems with a capacity of more than 600 kW and up to 1,000 kW.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>The importance of Renewable Energy Communities for a sustainable future<\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Renewable energy communities promote the <b>decentralization of energy production.<\/b> Allowing communities to generate their own energy reduces dependence on traditional power plants and promotes a more equitable and resilient distribution of energy.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Through the establishment of Communities, sustainability is promoted by involving people and the local area in an active and conscious way.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>With the use of renewable energy sources, it contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, which are a major cause of climate change; this is how energy communities play a significant role in lowering the overall environmental impact.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Contact our consultants to find out more about Renewable Energy Communities and facilities under the CER Decree.&nbsp;<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the context of evolving global energy dynamics, Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) emerge as key pillars for the transition to a more sustainable and efficient system.&nbsp; RECs are an innovative response to the challenges of energy production and distribution, aiming to transform the way people consume and share energy resources.The year 2024 represents a turning [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":62746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-updates-and-announcements"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66618"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66618\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tecno-group.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}