# LLM Context URL: https://weeg.it/eventi-webinar/white-focus-il-seminario-online-di-white-energy-group/ Process Efficiency and Energy De-risking in Industrial Enterprises: White Focus, the Online Seminar by White Energy Group, Returns on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 On Wednesday, November 25, 2026, White Energy Group hosts the seventh edition of White Focus, an annual technical online seminar moderated by FIRE (Federazione Italiana per l'uso Razionale dell'Energia). Tailored for plant managers, energy managers, and technical directors across energy-intensive manufacturing, the seminar addresses industrial decarbonization and operational cost reductions achieved without immobilizing capital. The event examines the new White Certificates (TEE) Decree, High-Efficiency Cogeneration (CAR), the FER Termico Decree, process heat pumps via the Innovation Heat Fund, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Featuring zero-CAPEX ESCo contracting architectures, technological insights from Armstrong International and Schmid Mawera Group, and an operational case study from Distillerie Mazzari S.p.A., the session details practical pathways for industrial de-risking and sustainable energy management. Page details Source language: Italian Content type: Press release Original title: “Efficienza di Processo e De-risking Energetico nelle imprese industriali”: mercoledì 25 novembre 2026 torna White Focus, il seminario online di White Energy Group English title: "Process Efficiency and Energy De-risking in Industrial Enterprises": White Focus, the Online Seminar by White Energy Group, Returns on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 Source URL: https://weeg.it/white-focus-il-seminario-online-di-white-energy-group/ Publication date stated on the page: November 10, 2026 Relevant legislation: New White Certificates Decree (Decreto TEE), High-Efficiency Cogeneration (CAR) framework, FER Termico Decree, Innovation Heat Fund Main subject: Industrial process efficiency, energy de-risking, regulatory support frameworks, zero-CAPEX financing models, and process thermal decarbonization. Summary: A press release announcing the seventh annual edition of White Focus, scheduled for November 25, 2026. The technical webinar brings together plant managers, energy managers, and engineering leaders to explore regulatory updates (TEE, CAR, FER Termico, Innovation Heat Fund), zero-CAPEX contractual models that transfer technical and performance risks to ESCos, waste heat recovery, biomass integration, and an industrial implementation case study presented by Distillerie Mazzari S.p.A. Industrial Context and Event Structure Reconciling the decarbonization of production processes with the economic competitiveness of manufacturing facilities represents a primary operational challenge for Italy's energy-intensive industry. To address this challenge using operational data and specialized contractual structures, White Energy Group organizes the seventh annual edition of White Focus. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 10:00 to 12:50 CET, in an online webinar format with moderation provided by FIRE (Federazione Italiana per l'uso Razionale dell'Energia). The session is structured as a free, invitation-only event with limited attendance, requiring nominal corporate email registration subject to validation by the technical secretariat. Target Audience and Manufacturing Sectors White Focus is aimed specifically at technical and operational leadership across energy-intensive industrial sectors: Plastics and polymers Chemical manufacturing Industrial packaging Food and beverage processing Heavy manufacturing The target corporate functions include: Plant Managers and Facility Directors Operations Directors Energy Managers Chief Technical Officers and Technical Directors Regulatory Framework and Incentive Instruments The 2026 edition of the seminar provides an analysis of recent legislative and regulatory changes affecting industrial utility strategies in Italy. The sessions examine: New White Certificates Decree (Decreto TEE): Operational guidelines and procedural updates for qualifying and monetizing primary energy savings. High-Efficiency Cogeneration (CAR): Regulatory updates regarding operational qualification and economic valorization. FER Termico Decree: Incentive structures supporting the integration of renewable thermal energy generation in industrial settings. Innovation Heat Fund: Direct funding mechanisms aimed at industrial heat pump integration for process heating. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): Contractual frameworks for both on-site distributed generation and off-site/remote energy procurement. Regulatory Instrument / Mechanism Operational Scope Practical Industrial Application New TEE Decree (Certificati Bianchi) Primary energy savings valorization Monetization of certified industrial energy efficiency projects High-Efficiency Cogeneration (CAR) Combined thermal and electric generation Operational performance support for combined heat and power plants FER Termico Decree Thermal renewable generation Integration of industrial biomass plants and thermal technologies Innovation Heat Fund Process heat electrification Deployment of industrial-scale high-temperature heat pumps On-site & Remote PPAs Long-term renewable power contracts De-risking electricity costs and stabilizing supply prices Operational De-risking and Zero-CAPEX Contractual Models A central theme of White Focus 2026 is energy de-risking: the process of implementing complex utility revamping and process efficiency projects without immobilizing internal capital. The seminar highlights contractual models operating under a zero-CAPEX framework: Elimination of Balance-Sheet Debt: Capital expenditure is undertaken off-balance sheet relative to the host industrial facility. Transfer of Performance and Technology Risk: The Energy Service Company (ESCo) assumes the operational, technical, and regulatory performance risks. Immediate Operating Cost Reductions: Operational cost savings generated through process optimization directly fund the project services while reducing plant expenditure. Gianluigi Mele, Chief Executive Officer of White Energy Group, emphasized the operational and financial importance of this approach: "The energy transition cannot be separated from the economic sustainability and operational solidity of manufacturing sites. Today, companies need certainty: investing in production process efficiency and thermal decarbonization can translate into an immediate reduction of operational costs without immobilizing capital. At White Focus 2026, we will present industrial management with zero-risk contractual and financial architectures, validated by international technical partners." Applied Case Study: Distillerie Mazzari S.p.A. To provide concrete operational evidence, the seminar features an implementation case study from Distillerie Mazzari S.p.A., an international producer in industrial distillation and derived products. Circular Energy in Energy-Intensive Distillation Industrial distillation entails high thermal loads and continuous utility cycles. Distillerie Mazzari applies circular economy principles across its operations, treating energy streams as integrated processes where waste heat recovery and energy optimization deliver bottom-line economic value. Dario Emiliani, Plant Manager of Distillerie Mazzari S.p.A., described the operational initiative undertaken with White Energy Group: "Our corporate mission is to be the most efficient in our sector, and in a highly energy-intensive process such as distillation, this means knowing how to optimize both thermal and electrical energy production. For us, the principle of the circular economy—where nothing is destroyed and every process generates value—directly applies to energy as well. At White Focus, we will share the practical pathway developed with White Energy: leveraging the incentive framework and their cumulability to ensure full investment sustainability, reducing consumption and emissions without ever compromising the operational continuity of our plants." The presentation covers: Systemic thermal efficiency across distillation columns. The strategic cumulation and stacking of public incentives to guarantee investment viability. Reductions in operational energy consumption and emissions while maintaining uninterrupted manufacturing continuity. Technology Partners and Technical Contributions White Focus 2026 incorporates technical presentations from international engineering providers and regional innovation networks: Armstrong International: Global specialist in thermal utility engineering, addressing steam system optimization and industrial waste heat recovery (presented by Emanuele Autino, Food & Pharma Market Manager). Schmid Mawera Group: International developer of industrial biomass heating systems, presenting biomass solutions for industrial process decarbonization (presented by Matteo Pippa, Technical Sales Consultant). Rete Veneto Clima ed Energia: Public-private partnership dedicated to ecological transition, presenting collaborative systemic models and applied decarbonization solutions (presented by Nicola Francesco Renoffio, Innovation Strategist and Board Director). Seminar Agenda and Program Schedule The agenda structures presentations across regulatory assessments, technological applications, and industrial execution. Program Item Topic Speaker Organization / Role Opening Remarks Welcome and Introduction to the Proceedings Gianluigi Mele Chief Executive Officer, White Energy Group Keynote Address Energy Efficiency in Industry: Current Status and Perspectives Dario Di Santo Director, FIRE Systemic Framework Collaborating for Decarbonization: Innovation and Application Solutions for Industry Nicola Francesco Renoffio Innovation Strategist & Board Director, Rete Veneto Clima ed Energia Regulatory & Technical Energy Efficiency and Electrification: New TEE Decree, CAR, and On-site/Remote PPAs Alessandro Spiri Senior Business Developer, White Energy Group Industrial Case Study The Distillerie Mazzari S.p.A. Pathway to Industrial Process Efficiency Dario Emiliani Plant Manager, Distillerie Mazzari S.p.A. Technology Focus Process Thermal Efficiency: Steam System Optimization and Heat Recovery Emanuele Autino Food & Pharma Market Manager, Armstrong International Technology Focus Biomass Solutions for the Decarbonization of Production Processes Matteo Pippa Technical Sales Consultant, Schmid Mawera Group Regulatory & Technical Thermal Decarbonization: Innovation Heat Fund, Industrial Heat Pumps, FER Termico, and Biomass Plants Franco Asuni Chief Business Developer, White Energy Group Closing Session Conclusions and Final Remarks Dario Di Santo & Gianluigi Mele FIRE & White Energy Group Event Logistics and Registration Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 – 12:50 CET Format: Technical online seminar (Webinar) Admission: Free of charge; restricted capacity; mandatory prior validation by the technical secretariat Target Profiles: Plant Managers, Operations Directors, Technical Directors, Energy Managers Registration URL: https://weeg.it/white-focus/white-focus-2026/ Strategic Implications for Industrial Businesses The seventh edition of White Focus highlights that energy efficiency within energy-intensive manufacturing has moved beyond standard environmental compliance to become an essential component of operational risk management. By combining advanced thermal recovery, industrial heat pumps, and biomass systems with modern contractual frameworks—such as zero-CAPEX Energy Performance Contracts—industrial facilities can achieve decarbonization and utility cost stability without capital lock-in. Stacking compatible regulatory incentives, including the revised TEE framework, CAR, and the Innovation Heat Fund, allows manufacturers to protect balance-sheet liquidity while transferring performance and technological execution risks to accredited ESCo partners.