Energy Efficiency Certificates
The energy efficiency certificates (EEC), are tradable instruments evidencing successful energy savings (i.e. each 3 kWh of gas saved), quantified in toe (tonnes of oil equivalent), awarded following the realization of specific interventions on end users.
Once obtained, the EEC can be sold by certified companies (ESCo) to obligated parties through the telematic platform managed by the Electricity Market Operator (in Italy it is the GME) or through bilateral agreements.
The EECs are incompatible with other forms of public incentive, with the exception of revolving funds, guarantee funds, internationally-recognised regional incentives, interest subsidies, tax relief, or where expressly provided.