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Checked 2026-09-30

🏠 Grants for a heat pump or insulation in Italy: where do I apply?

The short answer

Most countries support home renovation with grants, tax credits or cheap loans. The schemes change often, so always check the official portal before you order work.

📜 The rules in Italy

Grants for heat pumps and insulation

Two main routes: the Conto Termico 3.0, a GSE grant paid by bank transfer for heat pumps, solar thermal and other efficient heating, and the Ecobonus tax deduction (Agenzia delle Entrate), for which you send the data to ENEA.

  • Conto Termico 3.0: private individuals apply on Portaltermico within 90 days of the end of the works (advance booking is not available to them). (gse.it)
  • Ecobonus for expenses in 2025 and 2026: 36%, raised to 50% for the main home, spread over 10 yearly instalments. Replacing heating with a single fossil-fuel boiler is not deductible. (agenziaentrate.gov.it)
  • For Ecobonus and Bonus Casa, send the data to ENEA on bonusfiscali.enea.it within 90 days of the end of the works, logging in with SPID or CIE. (efficienzaenergetica.enea.it)
GSE - Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (Conto Termico)Runs the Conto Termico grant; apply on Portaltermico.🔗 gse.it
ENEA - Bonus fiscaliReceives the technical data for Ecobonus and Bonus Casa.🔗 bonusfiscali.enea.it
Agenzia delle EntrateSets out the tax deduction rules; you claim it in your tax return.🔗 agenziaentrate.gov.it
Official source: gse.it · Checked 2026-09-30

🪜 Step by step

  1. Find the national schemeThe official schemes in Italy and who runs them are listed below.
  2. Check the conditions before you orderMany grants must be requested before the work starts, and often need a certified installer or an energy audit.
  3. Get quotesAsk for several quotes that state the equipment and the performance the scheme requires.
  4. Apply on the official portalUse only the official website below. Keep invoices and certificates for the payout or a check.

📇 Who to contact

GSE - Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (Conto Termico)Runs the Conto Termico grant; apply on Portaltermico.🔗 www.gse.it/servizi-per-te/efficienza-energetica/conto-termico-3-0
ENEA - Bonus fiscaliReceives the technical data for Ecobonus and Bonus Casa.🔗 bonusfiscali.enea.it
Agenzia delle EntrateSets out the tax deduction rules; you claim it in your tax return.🔗 www.agenziaentrate.gov.it/portale/aree-tematiche/casa/agevolazioni/agevolazioni-risparmio-energetico
Sportello per il consumatore Energia e AmbienteFree advice on energy costs and saving energyWhen bills are too high or you are behind on payments🔗 www.sportelloperilconsumatore.it

❓ Questions

Can I still apply after the work is done?

Often not. Many schemes require the application before the work starts. Check the official portal.

Is there extra help on a low income?

Some schemes pay more to low-income households. The portal below explains who qualifies.

Someone offers to handle the grant for me. Is that safe?

Be careful with door-to-door or phone offers. Check the company and apply through the official portal.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-30

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