Conto Termico 2.0, in effect since May 31st 2016, improves and streamlines the "Conto Termico" support system that the MD first announced on December 28th, 2012, and encourages actions to increase energy efficiency and the production of thermal energy from RE.
Up to 900 million euros are allotted annually, 200 of which are for projects involving the public sector and 700 million for private ventures. When this limit is reached, the program will no longer accept new applicants. After two years have passed since the scheme's implementation, the cap will be changed if it is not achieved. GSE is the system in charge of managing and allocating incentives.
The Conto Termico 2.0 offers financial incentives on the capital expenses of the initiatives, just like the "old version," which are paid on an annual basis for a variable term of 2 to 5 years depending on the type of improvement performed, the technology used, and its scale.
Two categories of projects are eligible to benefit from the scheme:

A) energy efficiency improvements in an existing buildings and

B) small-scale projects concerning systems (<2000kW) producing thermal energy from renewable and high-efficiency system.

Technologies eligible:

A.1) isolations of opaque surfaces, replacement of transparent closures, installation of system shielding and shading and replacement of generators with appliances condensation;

B.1) heat pumps, biomass boilers, heaters and fireplaces, solar thermal systems, including those based on the solar cooling technology.

Public administration entities are eligible to benefit from incentives for both types of projects. Conto Termico is open to private entities only for small-scale projects concerning systems to produce thermal energy from renewables and high-efficiency systems (2nd category).