Italy favors renewable power as ENEA reports 5.1 Mtep energy savings

A recent Ipsos poll commissioned by Legambiente, Kyoto Club and Nuova Ecologia found that 44% of Italians want the government to promote renewable‑energy production, viewing it as the most effective way to combat climate change, lower electricity bills and boost energy independence. The same survey showed a strong local acceptance, with 69% of respondents supporting the presence of wind or solar installations near their homes, while over half opposed the construction of new nuclear plants nearby.

The 15th ENEA annual report on energy efficiency showed that Italy saved 5.08 Mtep of primary energy between 2021 and 2025 – equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of two industrial regions – reaching 85 % of the intermediate target set in the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan. The bulk of the savings (about 52 %) came from fiscal deduction mechanisms, though 2025 saw a modest decline as incentives were scaled back. The report also highlighted a reduction in savings from the SuperEcobonus and other bonus schemes.

A European Court of Auditors special report criticised Italy’s Superbonus, labeling it an inefficient use of EU recovery funds because most financed projects were simple, short‑term renovations rather than deeper retrofits that could deliver larger long‑term energy cuts.