The Energy Savings Certificate system, a driving force for energy efficiency and sustainability.

In a world where resource conservation and emission reduction are increasingly important, energy efficiency stands out as a fundamental solution to address the environmental challenges we face. That is why, every March 5, we celebrate World Energy Efficiency Day. In this context, the Energy Savings Certificate (CAE) system has become a key tool to promote and recognize the efforts of companies and communities in reducing energy consumption. These certificates represent an innovative way to value, monetize, and reward energy savings achieved through energy efficiency projects. It is a mechanism that provides stability and confidence to the sector, as it certifies the success of initiatives that contribute to environmental and economic sustainability by optimizing energy use. Additionally, it provides a direct economic incentive for each kWh saved, rather than proportionally to CAPEX, and is managed with private actors, unlike traditional subsidies. CAEs operate as a tangible incentive for companies and institutions that invest in measures and technologies aimed at reducing their energy footprint. By obtaining the certificates, these actors not only receive recognition for their commitment to efficiency but can also benefit economically to offset energy obligations. This system provides an economic return that helps recover part of the investment in energy efficiency projects. This monetization of energy savings not only helps amortize the costs associated with implementing these initiatives but can also finance future sustainability initiatives, thus fostering a continuous cycle of improvements in energy efficiency. In countries like Spain, where the transition to a cleaner and more efficient energy model is a priority, CAEs are playing a fundamental role. Backed by the government and supported by companies specialized in energy efficiency, it is driving a new era of sustainable development. CAEs, as they previously did in countries like France or Italy, are boosting the Spanish energy efficiency sector. By offering an economic incentive that facilitates and encourages investment, they foster innovation and technological development in the sector. Companies specialized in energy efficiency, as well as government bodies, are working closely together to develop new solutions and promote and generalize the adoption of initiatives aligned with this approach. Companies wishing to develop energy efficiency projects can significantly benefit from this system by partnering with companies that act as Delegated Subjects, such as Edison Next. Companies that play this role are committed to accompanying their clients throughout the entire process, offering them innovative and more accessible solutions that facilitate and increase the profitability of their energy efficiency initiatives. At Edison Next, we are convinced that this system represents a major advance and success for the sustainability of our country. Therefore, as a Delegated Subject, we are committed to continuing to promote this innovative figure, through which we are offering innovative and more accessible solutions that significantly improve the energy efficiency of our clients.