THE PROMOTION OF ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES: THE ITALIAN AND IN- TERNATIONAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Abstract

This article deals in particular with one of the most current issues, also around the world, in the field of environmental law and public law, i.e. “the discipline of renewable energies”. The argument, as mentioned, involves the entire world community, and in particular Italy, which in the referendum of 2011 June chose not to use nuclear energy. A choice that implicitly meant also adherence to a future use of energy from renewable sources. The adoption of the adjective “future” means that Italy is not yet able to use renewable energies as the only source of energy supply. The discussion will also focus on the connection of biogas production plants to the natural gas network and the stimulation of biomethane in the natural gas network, as well as on international standards and on the fundamental principles Environmental.