(Interministerial Decree of 8 March 2013)
• GHG emissions will fall by about 21% compared to the 2005 level, exceeding the European 20-20-20 targets for Italy.
• Renewable energy sources will account for 19-20% of gross final consumption in 2020 (compared with about 10% in 2010). This is equivalent to 22-23% of primary energy consumption
• Primary consumption will fall by about 24% by 2020 compared with the reference scenario (an estimated 4% below 2010 levels); this exceeds the European 20-20-20 targets of -20%, thanks mainly to energy efficiency measures
• The need to strengthen efforts in energy efficiency. Primary consumption will have to fall in the range of 17-26% by 2050 compared to 2010, by decoupling economic growth from energy consumption. In particular, efforts in building and transport will be critical
• The high penetration of renewable energy, than in any of the scenarios envisaged at the time is expected to reach levels of at least 60% of gross final consumption by 2050, with much higher levels in the electricity sector. In addition to the need of research and development for the reduction of costs, it will be fundamental to rethinking the market and network infrastructure