Course: DISCOVER the OSS | ITALY - AGENA'OSS as a study case

Context, Regulatory Framework, and the Role of Local Public Administrations

Concluding the training program of the II Level Specialization Course in Drafting Techniques for Legislative and Administrative Acts, held at the University of Teramo in collaboration with the Senate of the Republic (A.Y. 2024–2025), Federica Marcellini wrote this paper synthesizing the internship carried out at AG.EN.A. S.r.l. to promote Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) in the Teramo area. Starting from the European regulatory framework (Clean Energy package, RED II and RED III Directives, REPowerEU Plan), the study examines the transposition into Italian law through Legislative Decree 199/2021, defining RECs as autonomous, non-profit legal entities vital for decarbonization and the transition away from centralized energy models exposed by climate change and the geopolitical crisis following the invasion of Ukraine. Furthermore, it addresses the administrative dimension and multi-level governance, where local public administrations cooperate with higher institutional spheres based on proximity and loyal collaboration. In analyzing the roles of municipal authorities—whether as facilitators, promoters, or actual members—the paper delves into the choice of the REC's legal form (association, cooperative, or participation foundation) and its legal implications for public sector participation.

Operational Projects, Incentives, and Future Perspectives

The second part of the work focuses on the operational activities of AG.EN.A. S.r.l. within the DISCOVER and RENOSS projects, funded respectively by the European LIFE program and the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE). Through these initiatives, the Agency has implemented a single helpdesk based on the "One-Stop Shop" model, providing crucial services to facilitate the entry of eligible entities into existing RECs, support the creation of new ones, and streamline access to incentives for renewable energy installations. In conclusion, the paper reflects on the multiple regulatory, bureaucratic, technical, and informational challenges that currently hinder the widespread development of Renewable Energy Communities in Italy. It highlights that successfully overcoming these bottlenecks is inextricably linked to establishing a robust institutional and operational “enabling framework”, within which local energy agencies must play a primary and decisive role.

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