Facility CACER: New GSE Operating Rules for Energy Communities (PNRR) published.

On March 27, 2026, the GSE published the long-awaited Operating Rules for the granting of capital grants related to the PNRR measure “Renewable Promotion for Energy Communities and Self-Consumption,” known as the CACER Facility.

The new provisions, drafted under Decree Law No. 19 of Feb. 19, 2026 , introduce more flexible deadlines but stringent operational requirements for accessing the 795.5 million euro budget allocated to municipalities with less than 50,000 inhabitants.

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1. The Forgotten Fund Grants: What does the CACER Facility fund?

The call supports the construction of new renewable energy installations (including combined with storage systems) included in configurations of Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) or Self-Consumption Groups.

PNRR grants can cover up to 40 percent of eligible project costs.

2. The New PNRR Deadlines: More time for exercise, fixed deadlines for contracts.

One of the most significant changes in the new decree is the time flexibility introduced to safeguard European targets.

• Concession Agreements: June 30, 2026 is no longer the deadline for the end of work, but rather the deadline by which the GSE must enter into concession agreements with all beneficiaries.
• Entry into Operation: From the notification of the concession agreement, the beneficiaries will have 24 months to have the facility enter into operation.
• Absolute Deadline: In any case, the facility must be operational no later than December 31, 2027.

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3. Methods of Disbursement: Advances, Balances and Sureties.

The GSE has confirmed the application methods for the contribution, differentiating them according to the size of the system:

For systems with a capacity less than or equal to 200 kW.

You can choose from:

• Option 1: Advance of up to 30 percent of the maximum contribution, followed by the balance.
• Option 2: Disbursement in a lump sum (100% balance) upon completion of work.

For systems between 200 kW and 1,000 kW

In addition to the previous options, a third way is added:

• Intermediate Share: Option to apply for 40 percent of the grant after incurring at least 40 percent of eligible expenses and reporting the start of the project.

The Bureaucratic Node: Sureties. In order to obtain the 30 percent advance, private entities must compulsorily submit a bank or insurance surety guarantee covering 100 percent of the required amount. These guarantees must be enforceable on first demand within 30 days.

4. Environmental Requirements: The DNSH Principle

Access to funds is strictly tied to compliance with the DNSH(Do No Significant Harm) principle.. Projects related to fossil fuels, landfills, incinerators and mechanical biological treatment plants are strictly excluded. In addition, the measure is classified for climate tagging purposes with a 100% support coefficient (Field 029 – Renewable energy: solar).

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Navigating GSE deadlines, sureties and technical requirements requires expertise and precision. White Energy Group stands as a strategic partner for businesses and communities looking to seize this opportunity. The Green CER service integrates seamlessly with the new regulations to zero in on any risk for your business:

• Maximum Economic Return: We optimize your Energy Community by identifying the ideal prosumer and consumer mix. The goal? Maximize shared energy and provide you with a tangible and lasting economic benefit.
• Zero Investment and Zero Risk: New rules require surety bonds for advance funds. With Green CER, the investment for the PV system is entirely our responsibility. You won’t have to advance capital or handle complex guarantees.
• Deadline Compliance Guaranteed: The new 24-month limit for commissioning imposes tight timelines. As an ESCo, we strictly manage the timeline so you don’t lose your grant.
• “Mindless” Bureaucracy: We take care of the whole process: from GSE investigations , to anti-mafia paperwork , to strict compliance with the DNSH principle and flow monitoring.

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Our support: we turn constraints into opportunities

New Facility CACER rules open an extraordinary window, but full of technical hurdles. Green CER is the turnkey solution for cThe new Facility CACER Operating Rules open an extraordinary window, but make the process bureaucratically and financially complex for companies (surety bonds, strict deadlines, DNSH certifications).

This is where White Energy Group makes the difference. With our Green CER service, your business can become an active part of a Renewable Energy Community with no upfront investment and no risk.

How does Green CER work?

As an Energy Service Company (ESCo), Whitenergy takes charge of everything:

1. Investment at our own expense: We design and implement the PV system at our own expense. You will not have to advance capital to obtain bank guarantees for the PNRR advance.
2. Member identification: We select the ideal participants (prosumers and consumers) in compliance with ARERA and GSE criteria to optimize the configuration.
3. Comprehensive Bureaucratic Management: We take care of ERC establishment, DNSH compliance, end of work reporting, and flow reporting on the GSE portal.
4. Monitoring and Valuation: We manage energy release in a shared mode through a real-time monitoring system.

The results for your company

Through Green CER, member companies get a direct economic return from the enhancement of shared energy, retaining control over the project but fully delegating technical, financial and operational risks. You contribute to the sustainability of your local area, reduce CO2 emissions and generate value without diverting resources from your core business.

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