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Factsheet for measure IT-2013-10/3531 – Updated – measures in Italy

Ecobonus

Ecobonus

Country Italy , applies nationwide
Time period Temporary, 04 March 2013 – 31 December 2027
Context Green Transition
Type Legislations or other statutory regulations
Category Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery into a green future
– Retrofitting buildings
Author Alessandro Smilari (Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini)
Measure added 04 March 2024 (updated 30 January 2025)

Background information

The Ecobonus was introduced by decree law no. 63 on 4 June 2013 and detailed specifically in Article 14 of the same decree, subsequently amended by the Budget Law 2021 (Law 30 December 2020, no. 178). This measure is part of Italy's commitment to enhancing building energy performance, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and promoting the use of renewable energy sources.

Content of measure

The Ecobonus offers a fiscal incentive aimed at promoting energy efficiency in buildings. Basic upgrades like window replacements, solar shadings, and biomass or Class A condensing boilers are eligible for a 50% deduction. More comprehensive renovations, including global building requalification, installation of high-efficiency systems, and incorporation of renewable energy technologies, receive a 65% deduction. Improvements on condominium common parts that enhance thermal insulation or reduce seismic risk can qualify for deductions ranging from 70% to 85%, depending on the project's impact. The beneficiaries of this incentive are broad, encompassing both individuals and entities, regardless of their income bracket. This includes homeowners, tenants, and entities such as housing cooperatives and certain non-commercial public and private institutions.

Updates

The following updates to this measure have been made after it came into effect.

23 October 2024

The Budget Law 2025 provides for the extension of the Ecobonus for three years, until 2027. In 2025, homeowners can get back 50% of costs for their main home, and 36% for second homes and other buildings. The rates will then drop. During 2026 and 2027, main homes will receive 36% back, while second homes and other properties will get 30%.

Use of measure

According to ENEA (National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development), between 2014 and 2022, Italy witnessed the implementation of around 4.6 million energy efficiency interventions, with over 940,000 of these occurring in 2022 alone. The focus was significantly on upgrading heating systems, with 600,000 requests, nearly 200,000 applications for window replacement, and around 110,000 for the installation of solar shading systems. Financially, 2022 saw an allocation of over €2.5 billion for window replacements, approximately €230 million for interventions on vertical walls, and more than €370 million for works on horizontal and inclined surfaces.

Target groups

Workers Businesses Citizens
Does not apply to workers Does not apply to businesses Applies to all citizens

Actors and funding

Actors Funding
National government
Company / Companies
National funds

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

Trade unions Employers' organisations
Role No involvement No involvement
Form Not applicable Not applicable

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

  • No involvement
  • Main level of involvement: N/A

Involvement

No involvement.

Views and reactions

No involvement.

Sectors and occupations

This case is not occupation-specific.

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2024), Ecobonus, measure IT-2013-10/3531 (measures in Italy), EU PolicyWatch, Dublin, https://static.eurofound.europa.eu/covid19db/cases/IT-2013-10_3531.html

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