National energy income fund Reddito Energetico

Reddito energetico is a renewable public support scheme implemented by Italian regions thanks to a nationwide initiative that provides 200 million euros in financing. Funds are made available for regions to purchase or support the purchase of renewable installations for vulnerable households (defined according to an income threshold) through capital grants or guarantees. The families then start self-consuming the energy that is produced while the surplus is sold to the grid. Income from electricity sales goes into the revolving fund operated by the region or the municipality and will serve to finance additional PV installations. Implementation slightly differs in different regions. The case was first piloted in Porto Torres municipality before being replicated at the national level by the Italian government in 2020.