Rising Energy Costs in Italy
2025 opened with a worrying figure: the cost of electricity in Italy has risen by 32% compared to 2024, reaching levels well above countries such as Germany and France. According to an analysis by Confartigianato Imprese Territorio, this price increase could cost Italian companies up to 14 billion euros more than the previous year, with SMEs in Northern Italy among the hardest hit.
This complex situation forces companies to rethink how they produce and manage resources, focusing on efficiency, innovation and sustainability.
How Companies Are Responding to Rising Costs
Many manufacturing companies are reacting decisively, investing in photovoltaic systems, low-consumption machinery and long-term energy agreements. Among the case histories collected in the in-depth article published on Impreseterritorio.org, there are exemplary businesses that have managed to curb costs thanks to targeted strategies and advanced technology choices.
Nuova General Plast: A “Rare Case” in the Sector
Among these examples, Nuova General Plast stands out as one of the companies that did not allow itself to be overwhelmed by higher energy prices. As Christian Trabalza, owner of the Carnago-based company, explains: “Even during the price spikes of 2022 – when our bills went from 5,000 to 8,000 euros – we managed to keep costs under control thanks to Industry 4.0 machinery.” This statement reflects the company’s philosophy: innovating to make production more efficient and sustainable, reducing the impact of energy costs without compromising quality.
Technology and Sustainability as Drivers of Competitiveness
The decision to invest in state-of-the-art technologies and a 60 kW photovoltaic system is proving to be a winning strategy for approaching the market with greater resilience. In this way, Nuova General Plast continues to stand out in the Lombard industrial landscape, showing that smart energy management is now one of the keys to maintaining competitiveness, stability and growth.
Read the full article on the website of the Varese Artisans’ Association:
“Energy Prices Sky-High: SMEs Between Rising Costs and Strategies to Stay Afloat”
