Labyrinth 2.0 - the regulatory framework for electricity sector transition

The electricity sector is at the center of the decarbonization process and plays a key role in the transition to a more secure and sustainable energy system. On the one hand, it is called upon to transform energy production, replacing fossil fuels with clean sources. On the other, it must foster the electrification of sectors hitherto dominated by other energy carriers, such as transportation and heating. In this context, the challenge is to ensure that renewable energy and new electrical applications are both competitive and affordable.
This transition is a collective challenge, which can only be addressed through coordinated efforts between the electricity sector and all stakeholders: institutions, businesses, investors, and citizens. It is not just a matter of rebalancing production and demand, but of innovating the entire supply chain: from generation to transmission, distribution to storage and consumption. Fundamental to this process is investment in research and development, directed by a strategy aimed at supporting clean technologies in which Italy and Europe can excel. Focusing on clean technologies not only accelerates the energy transition, but creates new opportunities for growth and employment.

As also highlighted by the European Commission's Competitiveness Compass, transformation must take place sustainably in three aspects: environmental, industrial (competitiveness) and social (energy acceptance and accessibility). This implies careful management of cost allocation and promotion of investment.
In the past two years, the Italian electricity sector has accelerated decarbonization through the growth of new renewable installations and the consolidation of the role of hydropower. In parallel, grids, industrial electrification technologies and transportation have generated new development opportunities, fostering the emergence of Italian supply chains in services and manufacturing. In addition, innovative solutions such as agri-voltaics are creating new synergies between different sectors.

In order to keep pace with decarbonization goals, address competitiveness challenges, and seize the full potential of the energy transition, it is essential to identify and implement the most effective measures in the short term. Among these, optimizing existing plants through repowering, developing the agriculture-energy pair, and implementing technologies to reduce emissions in hard-to-abate sectors represent key levers for accelerating decarbonization in Italy and Europe.
The conference organized by Elettricità Futura, scheduled for Thursday, March 6, at the Key Fair, will bring together institutions, associations and companies in the electricity sector to explore these issues and discuss the challenges and opportunities of the transition.

Program

Opening remarks and introduction
Gianni Vittorio Armani, President Elettricità Futura

Roundtable discussion
Concrete measures to accelerate decarbonization
Aurelio Regina, Delegate for Energy Confindustria
Giuseppe Argirò, Chief Executive Officer CVA Group
Guido Bortoni, President CESI
Michele De Censi, Chief Executive Officer Sorgenia
Paolo Arrigoni, Chairman Gestore dei Servizi Energetici
Renato Mazzoncini, Chief Executive Officer A2A

Conclusions
Federico Boschi, Head of Energy Department MASE