The landscape of building incentives is poised to change significantly with the design of budget law 2025. One of the most discussed proposals concerns the exclusion from tax incentives for winter air conditioning systems powered exclusively by fossil fuels.
This change, driven by amendments presented to the Chamber, aims to comply with European regulations and encourage a transition towards sustainable energy technologies.
But what will the implications be for citizens and the construction sector?
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Building incentives and the new direction of the 2025 budget bill
The extension of incentives such as theecobonus and the renovation bonus until 2027 is one of the confirmations of the 2025 budget bill. However, the proposed law not only reduces the deduction rates, but also introduces a potential turning point: the exclusion of plants powered by fossil fuels from eligible interventions.
This proposal was put forward to comply with European legislation, in particular the Green Homes Directive, which prohibits the provision of incentives for boilers powered exclusively by fossil fuels starting from 2025 and provides for their elimination from the market by 2040.
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Why exclude gas boilers from incentives?
Gas boilers have long been the heart of heating systems in Italy, but today they represent an obstacle to the energy transition. The combustion of fossil gas contributes significantly to CO₂ emissions, making these plants incompatible with the decarbonisation objectives set by the European Union for 2030 and 2050.
The adaptation of national regulations, therefore, is not only a legal necessity to avoid infringement procedures, but also a strategy to reduce energy dependence on fossil fuels and improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
Various environmental associations, such as Greenpeace, Legambiente and WWF Italia, have underlined the urgency of eliminating any form of incentive for technologies based on fossil fuels. According to these organizations, continuing to financially support systems such as gas boilers conflicts with climate objectives and delays the transition to solutions such as heat pumps, solar thermal and bioenergy.
In 2022, around 4.2 billion euros were spent on incentives for interventions that included fossil gas-powered technologies. A redistribution of these resources towards zero-emission plants would represent a decisive step towards promoting the energy transition and reducing household bills.
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What will happen in the future?
The elimination of incentives for gas boilers could push citizens to move towards more modern and efficient solutions, such as hybrid systems or systems completely powered by renewable sources.
However, it will be essential to provide accompanying measures, such as targeted incentives and training for construction professionals, to avoid a negative impact on the market and ensure a fair transition.
If the amendments to the budget bill are approved, 2025 could mark a turning point for building incentives in Italy. The exclusion of gas boilers represents not only an adaptation to EU regulations, but also an opportunity to accelerate the transition to sustainable and environmentally friendly construction.
What do you think of this possible transformation? Will it be enough to really encourage a change in the habits and technologies used for heating buildings?
