Integrated Energy Authorisation (AIE)

The construction, operation and modification ofenergy production plants powered by renewable sources listed in Annex A to Provincial Law No. 4 of 2 May 2022 are subject to an integrated authorisation,namely:

Furthermore, the Integrated Authorisation applies to associated works and the infrastructure essential for the construction and operation of the plants themselves, including works – such as the demolition of structures or environmental restoration – required for the redevelopment of the sites where the plants are located.
The procedure for issuing the Integrated Energy Authorisation (AIE) is the responsibility of the Integrated Energy and Large-Scale Hydropower Management Service of the Provincial Agency for Water Resources and Energy.

Applications may be submitted by public and private entities intending to install renewable energy generation facilities in the Province of Trento

The provincial authority responsible for energy matters issues the integrated authorisation in accordance with the regulations in force concerning environmental protection, the protection of the landscape and of the historical, artistic and archaeological heritage, the Provincial Urban Plan (PUP) and the General Plan for the Use of Public Waters. The integrated authorisation encompasses and replaces all permits and approvals, however named, required for the implementation of the project and constitutes, where necessary, an amendment to the town planning instruments subordinate to the PUP and a declaration of public utility, urgency and non-deferability.

 The integrated authorisation is issued following a decision-making inter-agency conference attended by all the authorities concerned, including the local authority with territorial jurisdiction. The single procedure is concluded within a maximum period of ninety days. The reasoned decision confirming the positive outcome of the inter-agency conference constitutes authorisation to construct and operate the plant in accordance with the approved design and includes an obligation on the operator to restore the site to its original condition following the decommissioning of the plant.
For the construction of biomass-fuelled plants, including newly built biogas plants, and for ground-mounted photovoltaic installations, the applicant must demonstrate in the application that the land on which the plant is to be built is available.

For installations situated in the “suitable areas” provided for in Article 4 of Provincial Law No. 4 of 2 May 2022, the procedure is simplified as follows:
a) the landscape authorisation provided for in Article 64 of the 2015 Provincial Law on Spatial Planning is replaced by a mandatory but non-binding opinion. If the deadline for issuing the non-binding opinion expires without a response, the municipality or the provincial body responsible for energy matters shall in any event decide on the application;
b) the time limits for the procedure are reduced by one third.

The application for authorisation must be submitted digitally by accessing the personal area of the Citizen’s Portal in the section entitled ‘Access the service’ on this page.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUE OF THE INTEGRATED ENERGY PERMIT (AIE)
1. GENERAL DOCUMENTATION:
requirements relating to the applicant’s eligibility
title deed or other document certifying the availability of the site covered by the project;
final design containing at least the following minimum elements:
- a technical description of the project, with particular reference to energy aspects and compatibility with town planning instruments;
- a map showing the project’s location, with particular reference to the current town planning instruments;
- an extract from the cadastral map of the area, showing the location of the project (including the works and infrastructure necessary for the construction and operation of the proposed plant) and a list of the owners of all the parcels concerned;
- a general site plan of the plant;
- technical drawings (plans, sections, elevations, etc.) suitable for adequately representing the scope of the project and the associated works;
It is stipulated that the plant design must include all works essential for the construction and operation of the plant itself (works, infrastructure, demolition, environmental restoration works, etc.);
2. SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION
2.1 ANTI-MAFIA
Where applicable, relevant anti-mafia documentation in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 159 of 6 September 2011, known as the Anti-Mafia Code
2.2 VIA SCREENING
If the preliminary design has been subject to a screening procedure (Regional Law 19/2013)
- any report containing the information necessary to verify compliance with the environmental conditions / requirements set out in the decision on the applicability of the EIA (screening)
2.3 AUTHORISATION under Presidential Decree No. 53/1998 and Regional Decree No. 9-99/Leg of 13 May 2002
Where authorisation is required for the construction and operation of electricity and heat generation plants pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 53 of 11 February 1998 and Presidential Decree No. 9-99/Leg of 13 May 2002:
a technical report with drawings of the plant, setting out: the specific purpose for which the plant is intended, the production cycle, the estimated date for the plant to reach full operational capacity, the use of the electricity produced, the requirements for which the plant is to be constructed, the details of the connection to the national electricity grid, the operating procedures and the quantity, the type and product characteristics of the fuels intended for use; the techniques adopted to limit emissions and the quantity and quality of such emissions; and, for plants subject to this condition, the technical minimum defined by the plant parameters that characterise it;
a specific technical report demonstrating compliance with the provisions of Provincial Decree 29-136/Leg. of 30 July 2008 and Annex 2 to the 2013–2020 Provincial Energy and Environment Plan, or any subsequent amendments;
a sworn expert report certifying the quality and quantity of polluting emissions into the atmosphere;
2.4 WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE RELATED TO THE PLANTS
If the project involves the construction of associated works such as power lines or electrical installations falling within the scope of Provincial Law 7/1995:
Application for authorisation for the construction and operation of power lines, signed directly by the local electricity distributor.
In the case of an existing installation where only minor modifications have been made to the type of installation or its route, provided these are within 50 metres of the original route, in accordance with Article 61 of Decree-Law No. 76 of 16 July 2020:
A self-certification document in accordance with Provincial Law 7/95, signed directly by the local electricity distributor.
2.5 OBSTACLES FOR LOW-ALTITUDE FLIGHT (if the obstacle is over 15 m high):
Any self-certification document stating that there is no need to carry out the assessment of obstacles and hazards to air navigation required by ENAC, signed by the designer.
2.6 GLARE PHENOMENA
Any self-certification document stating that there is no need to carry out the assessment of photovoltaic installations in the vicinity of airports (airport and helicopter rescue landing sites) as required by ENAC, signed by the designer.
2.7 INSTALLATION IN SUITABLE AREAS (Annex B to Regional Law No. 4 of 2 May 2022)
For all cases: a report verifying compliance with town planning standards and an assessment of compatibility with the area’s designated use, ensuring that there is no restriction on the original designated use.
Special cases:

• areas for infrastructure services and landfill sites:
  • areas for municipal solid waste landfill
    • active landfill site with a capping project: technical documents submitted to the APPA for the purposes of the Integrated Environmental Authorisation (AIA) for the capping project
    • landfill site with capping already completed: documents required by environmental legislation for updating the Environmental Authorisation (AIA) if the applicant is the operator
    • planned but inactive landfill: declaration of no intention to proceed with its construction
  • Areas for inert waste landfill:
    • Active landfill with a capping project: technical documentation required by the relevant local authority for the relevant authorisation
    • Landfill with capping already completed: documents required by the competent local authority for amendment of the capping authorisation
    • Planned but inactive landfill: declaration of no interest in constructing it
  • Areas for other infrastructure services (e.g. sewage treatment plant)
    • on an existing site: any documents required by environmental regulations, including, where necessary, an update to the Integrated Environmental Authorisation (AIA) and a report on compatibility with the use of the area
  • Planned: declaration of no interest in constructing other infrastructure services
• Active extraction sites and quarries: final project design for the facility
• sites still to be remediated: approved remediation plan

2.8 AREAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST IN ANNEX “B” TO PROVINCIAL LAW No. 4 of 2 May 2022
for areas not included in the list set out in Annex B to Provincial Law No. 4 of 2 May 2022, nor amongst those identified by the municipalities pursuant to Article 4(5) of the aforementioned law (eligible areas): the documentation specified in Article 24 of Provincial Law No. 15 of 4 August 2015 for the purposes of the town planning amendment. The documentation attached to the project must be drawn up in accordance with the requirements set out in that article and in accordance with the “General Principles on Spatial Planning” referred to in Chapter I of Title I of the same Provincial Law No. 15/2015.
2.9 SECTOR-SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION
Specific documentation relating to authorisations to be included within the AIE in accordance with the list provided by the relevant bodies (APPA, Fire Service, other provincial services, municipalities, etc.) pursuant to point 5 of the resolution. By way of example, this includes documentation relating to authorisation procedures concerning atmospheric emissions, integrated environmental authorisations, quarry plans, etc.

2.10 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
Further documentation is specified in the application form approved asAnnex 9to Decision No. 7020 of the Head of the Integrated Energy and Large-Scale Hydroelectric Power Service, dated 30 June 2026.

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