Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy
Today, France is emerging as one of the leading
environmental players worldwide. We have the
resources, the skills, the talent. The current
draft law and related measures provide citizens,
businesses and regions throughout France with
the means to take action, boosting employment
with 100,000 green-growth jobs while protecting
our planet from climate change.
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he Energy Transition for Green Growth draft law, and its related action plans, are designed to give France the means to
further contribute to tackling climate change while reinforcing
energy independence by diversifying the energy mix.
The law will allow citizens, businesses and regions to take concrete
action, in order to:
Boost household purchasing power by reducing energy bills.
Protect the planet and public health.
Seize green-growth opportunities, delivering a competitive advantage for today’s industry
and the cutting-edge industries of the future, while securing jobs in France and improving
quality of life.
Many initiatives have already been launched, setting the stage for large-scale implementation; the experience acquired to date has in turn directly inspired simplifications and additions
to the draft law.
A movement is underway.
By expanding and consolidating this dynamic, we can take full advantage of two major
sources of growth and jobs:
 Energy savings, especially through massive incentives for investment in home renovations
and access to clean transport.
 The rise of on- and offshore renewable energies, a base for technological performance
and economic growth, and which hold great potential in France and its overseas territories.
We have the assets to make the energy transition a success and to become a leading
environmental player worldwide: the initiative and resourcefulness of our people, the
commitment of our local and regional officials, the calibre of our research, and the skills and
creativity of our businesses, both large and small.
Making efficient use of our resources, fostering prosperity, long-term employment and quality
of life, both today and for the future: the draft law will provide each and every one of us with
the means to be a part of the solution, and reap the full benefits of green growth.
Ministry of Ecology,
Sustainable Development and Energy
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A successul energy transition
PREPARING FOR THE POST-OIL ERA
Most of the energy that we consume today causes pollution, is expensive and derives from
increasingly scarce fossil resources. The energy transition is a plan for the post-oil era and
a step towards a new French energy model, which is stronger and more sustainable in its
response to key energy supply challenges, changes in prices, depletion of resources and
environmental protection requirements.
SETTING A GOAL
The bill sets out the major goals of this new energy model and mobilises the resources
required to achieve them. It establishes a strategy for low CO2 emissions, known as a lowcarbon strategy, in the form of a multi-year energy plan which sets out the conditions under
which the goals of the bill shall be achieved.
new management tools
Low-carbon development strategy
The government will set, for five-year
periods, emission limits (carbon budgets) which France must not exceed.
To meet these limits, a low-carbon
strategy will be established over three
successive periods of five years. National policies for transport, urban and
rural planning, energy production and
agriculture will take this strategy into
account.
A multi-annual energy programme
The bill merges existing programming
periods in all energy sectors (electricity and
heat) into a single instrument comprising
several areas: improvement of energy
efficiency and energy savings; security of
supply; support for renewable energies;
balancing energy supply and demand. The
multi-annual programme will be established
over two successive periods of five years.
For both these tools, the time periods will be 2015-2018, 2018-2023, 2023-2028, etc.
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For green growth
clear objectives to be achieved
The bill sets out medium and long-term objectives in order to provide a joint framework
for action by citizens, businesses, regions and the government.
 Reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 40% between 1990 and 2030 and by 75% be
tween 1990 and 2050 (factor of 4). The path shall be set out in the carbon budgets referred
to in article L. 221-5-1 of the French Environmental Code.  Reduce our final energy consumption by 50% by 2050 in relation to the 2012 benchmark and increase the annual rate of reduction of final energy intensity by 2.5% between now and 2030.
 Reduce our final energy consumption of fossil fuels by 30% by 2030
in relation to the 2012 benchmark.  Bring the proportion of renewable energies to 23% of gross final energy consumption
by 2020 and to 32% of gross final energy consumption by 2030.  Bring the proportion of nuclear energy used in electricity generation to 50% by 2025.
Article 2 of the bill
TAKING ACTION NOW
The energy transition centres on:
 the government, which is adopting new management tools and is committed to working alongside the regions through an ambitious energy transition component in the
State-Region plan contracts;
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inter-municipal associations, which support and run local projects with local residents.
Regional energy-climate plans shall become the exclusive competence of inter-municipal associations and constitute a framework for action for the energy transition;
usinesses, industrial sectors in particular, who will benefit from strong support (simplib
fied procedures, reduced periods of appeal, calls for tenders, access to finance, technical
support);
c itizens, who will be better informed. They will also have access to financial and technical support to facilitate their involvement in the local production of renewable energy,
the purchase of clean vehicles and combating fuel poverty.
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CONTENTS
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Better insulation
of buildings
Developing
clean transport
Promoting
renewable
energy
Tackling
waste and
promoting the
circular economy
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safety and public
information
Simplifying and
clarifying procedures
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BUILDINGS
Renovating buildings to save energy
Cutting bills
Creating jobs
The building sector is France's largest energy consumer.
It offers significant opportunities for energy efficiency.
Goals
Halve energy consumption between now and 2050
Renovate 500,000 housing units per year
Create 75,000 jobs in the sector throughout France
Taking action now
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ccelerating energy renovation in the housing sector
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Developing positive energy public buildings
 Encouraging energy efficiency in private buildings
 Boosting training and skills in the construction industry
 Launching calls for projects
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INDIVIDUALS
TAX incentives
A tax credit (Draft Budget 2015) will apply for up to 30% of the cost of energy renovation
work, on work commencing between September 2014 and 31 December 2015, applicable
from when the first work is carried out (with a limit of €8,000 per single person and €16,000
per couple).
 The introduction of a simple majority voting system for energy efficiency improvements
in multiple-ownership properties. The installation of individual meters will be encouraged.
This work will benefit from tax incentives until 31 December 2015.
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THIRD-PARTY FINANCING Regional third-party financing companies will be able to provide individuals with advance
payments for the cost of work.
500,000
renovated housing units a year
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR municipal groups
These energy-renovation platforms will provide advice, information on funding and registered tradespeople, as well as conducting energy audits.
NEW-BUILD PUBLIC BUILDINGS
These will be exemplary in regard to the energy plan and where possible will be positiveenergy buildings.
BUSINESSES TRAINING
As a result of energy efficiency training for tradespeople and construction companies (FEEBAT) 25,000 construction industry professionals will be trained each year.
 Contracts will be signed with construction sectors and local authorities in order to push
forward training programmes.
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BUILDINGS
Renovating buildings to save energy
Cutting bills
Creating jobs
OTHER initiatives
ÉCOPRÊT: ZERO-RATE ECO-LOAN
Relaunched in September 2014 with the aim of increasing the number of loans per year
from 30,000 to 100,000 thanks to the decree on cross-compliance to simplify banking
procedures.
ENERGY VOUCHER
This is linked to the 'Live better' programme from the National Housing Agency (Anah)
which helps low-income households to renovate their homes.
SPECIFIC LOANS
'Energy transition' and 'green growth' loans from the Caisse des dépôts are made available.
They are aimed at positive-energy buildings and energy renovation work on buildings. An
attractive interest rate of 1.75% (Livret A +0.75%) is offered and the repayment term is
between 20 and 40 years.
Urban PLANNING REGULATIONS
Urban planning regulations will no longer restrict insulation work on buildings or renewable energy generation facilities (these exemptions also apply to public buildings).
 Urban planning documents will now be able to require that new-build projects meet lowconsumption and positive-energy standards.
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MAJOR RENOVATION
An energy assessment is required for all major building renovation work (roof replacements, refurbishment of façades, extensions), and all projects of this type must also include energy efficiency improvements.
CALLS FOR PROJECTS
Two calls for projects will be issued: the first will focus on the launch of 200 positive energy
communities and the second on the deployment of smart grids.
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CLEAN
TRANSPORT
Developing green transport to improve air quality
and protect public health
The transport sector is the number one producer of greenhouse gas emissions,
accounting for 27% of France's total emissions in 2011. Road transport is a major
air polluter representing 15% of national particle emissions and 56% of nitrogen
oxide emissions.
Goals
Reinforce efforts to combat air pollution
Reduce dependency on hydrocarbons
Taking action now
roviding universal access to electric vehicles in France
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Funding clean transport
 Leading by example in the public sector
 Supporting business, research and innovation
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CLEAN
TRANSPORT
Developing green transport to improve air quality
and protect public health
INDIVIDUALS
CAR BONUS
Extend and increase the electric vehicle purchase bonus when a diesel vehicle is replaced.
This additional benefit will be paid on a means-tested basis, and priority will be given to
those areas where air quality is poor. The combined total of the bonus and conversion premium could reach €10,000.
ELECTRIC CHARGE POINTS From September 2014 to 31 December 2015, individuals installing charge points for electric
cars will be eligible for a tax credit of 30% (Draft Budget Bill 2015).
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
ENDOWMENT FUND
In order to finance dedicated public transport lanes, rail transport projects for passengers and
freight, railway regeneration and waterway transport of freight, local authorities can apply
to the energy transition endowment fund: 5 billion euros of loans for 'energy transition' and
'green growth' from the Caisse des dépôts, at an attractive interest rate of 1.75% (Livret A
+0.75%).
CAR FLEET
The government and public bodies are required to renew their car fleets to ensure that clean
vehicles account for 50% of the fleet, prioritising electric vehicles.
BUS LANES
Local mayors may allow electric vehicles to use bus lanes, in addition to the free parking
scheme already introduced.
BUSINESSES COMPANY TRAVEL PLANS
These will be broadened to promote carpooling and car-sharing.
LARGE RETAILERS
Greenhouse gas emissions from transport and logistics activities in the mass retail sector
must be reduced by 10% by 2020, and by 20% by 2025.
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OTHER initiatives
ELECTRIC CHARGE POINTS
The bill sets a target of 7 million electric vehicle charging points throughout France by 2030.
There will be 10,000 public charging points in operation by summer 2014.
 New car parking provision will be equipped with charging points, which will also be installed as part of car park renovation work in existing buildings. Charging points must be
installed in car parks at existing shopping centres.
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VEHICLES OF THE FUTURE
The Investment for the Future programme will include research into vehicles of the future.
The Vehicles of the Future programme has a €950 million funding package aimed at supporting the development of innovative transport technologies (electric vehicles and charging
facilities, hybrid and combustion engines, lighter vehicles, transport and logistics, and energyefficient rail and maritime transport).
In France,
60%
of the population breathes
poor-quality air on a daily basis.
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RENEWABLE
ENERGY
Developing renewables to create a balanced
energy mix and optimise regional resources
France, including the mainland and overseas territories, benefits from exceptional
assets that will allow it to become a major producer of renewable energy: we
have the potential to become the leading European producer of agricultural
renewable energy and the third largest in forestry. We are the second-largest
European producer of renewable energy, after Germany.
Goals
D
ouble the share of renewables in the French energy system
over the next fifteen years.
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ptimise financial support
M
odernise hydroelectricity generation system
C reate jobs
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France is the second largest
maritime power in the world with
square kilometres of sea
11 million
Taking action now
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Extensively develop renewable energy throughout France
Simplify, facilitate, innovate
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
NATIONAL METHANISATION PROGRAMME
There will be 1,500 methanisation projects launched in rural areas over 3 years. The methanisation plan will enable energy (biogas) production from agricultural waste. Calls for tenders
will be programmed to inject biogas into the natural gas grid and progressively increase the
share of renewable gas in France.
FUNDING To encourage local authorities, 'energy transition' and 'green growth' loans, with attractive
interest rates of 1.75% (Livret A +0.75%), will be introduced at the Caisse des dépôts to
finance renewable energy production projects.
BUSINESSES EXCELLENCE IN MARINE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Offshore wind farms
By 2020, France will generate 3,000 MW of electricity supplied by new offshore wind farms.
Last May, the winners of two tenders were chosen for 1,000 MW projects on the islands of
Yeu-Noirmoutier and Le Tréport. These farms will supplement four others, selected in 2011,
which produce 2,000 MW. Identifying new zones by 2017 will allow us to strengthen a sector
that is garnering the interest and cooperation of stakeholders from France and across Europe.
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 Pilot marine turbine farms
A call for expression of interest has accelerated the emergence of pilot marine turbine farms
with the aim of consolidating future commercial opportunities domestically and internationally. The winners will be announced over the coming months.
 Tidal and wave energies and ocean thermal energy conversion
The bill will provide support for projects and innovation.
GREEN BONDS Small and medium enterprises will be given access to ʼgreen bondsʼ (loans for environmental
purposes) over the long term (20 to 30 years) which are less expensive than traditional bank
loans.
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RENEWABLE
ENERGY
Developing renewables to create a balanced
energy mix and optimise regional ressources
OTHER initiatives
HEAT FUND
The doubling over 3 years of the heat fund managed by the Agency for Environment and Energy Management (ADEME), which helps to finance projects and accelerate the development
of the production and distribution of heat from renewable sources (wood, biomass, waste,
energy recycling, etc.)
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
The aim of modernising the system for managing hydroelectric power plants is to boost
production without negatively impacting the environment:
 Harmonising the management rules governing hydroelectric concessions and consolidating
contracts within large valleys;
 Creating semi-public hydroelectricity companies in order to bring regional authorities more
closely together to manage different uses for water and improve the transparency and
oversight of France's hydroelectricity facilities.
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
The winners of the second call for tenders for large photovoltaic installations (with new
capacity of 380 MW) were chosen at the end of March. A new call for tenders for high-power
photovoltaic installations will be made this summer.
REGULATION
The aim is to simplify administrative procedures applicable to renewable energies. New simplification measures will help reduce the costs of procedures and preliminary studies and
reduce the periods of appeal for renewable marine energies.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Calls for expression of interest launched by the French government will encourage the development of innovation projects. Three calls are currently under way to support renewable
energy projects (new generation photovoltaic technology, solar thermal energy, wind power,
renewable cooling, etc.), energy storage and smart grids.
FINANCIAL AID FOR MATURE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Financial aid for renewable electrical energy (onshore wind, solar photovoltaic) will be
adapted in order to integrate it more effectively into the electricity market, guarantee a
balance of supply and demand and reinforce visibility for investors, at the same time as
guaranteeing a fair use of public funds.
 Calls for tenders for wind and photovoltaic installations will be extended and improved to
ensure the regular and sustainable deployment of renewable energy sources.
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CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
Tackling waste and promoting the circular economy,
from product design to recycling
Our economy's linear system - extract, manufacture, consume, discard - has
reached its limits.
Goals
Avoid wasting resources and energy
Secure the supply of raw materials in the French economy
Reduce environmental impacts
Re-industrialise regions
Limit the production of non-reusable waste
Increase the competitiveness of French businesses
Taking action now
Involving all citizens and making businesses accountable
Mobilising local authorities
 Developing innovative activities and creating jobs
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CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
Tackling waste and promoting the circular economy:
from product design to recycling
INDIVIDUALS
HOUSEHOLD WASTE
Between now and 2020, the target is to reduce the amount of household and similar waste
produced by each resident by 7%.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
SOURCE SEPARATION
Local authorities are asked to develop source separation of bio-waste (compostable organic
waste).
REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY
A study by the Association of the French regions (ARF) and ADEME will set out the methodological recommendations and spread existing regional initiatives more widely in order to
support the creation of regional strategies for the circular economy.
BUSINESSES CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING WASTE
The target is to recycle 70% of construction and engineering waste by 2020.
INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
From this year, all strategic committees of the French National Industry Council (CNI) will
include a circular economy component in their strategies, to promote good practice and
encourage all industrial sectors to commit to relevant targets.
Municipal waste recycling represents
jobs than
times more landfill waste
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LANDFILL
The target is to reduce the amount of landfill waste by 50% by 2025.
NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE
The target is to recycle 55% of non-hazardous waste by 2020 and 60% by 2025.
PROXIMITY PRINCIPLE
The bill will include the proximity principle so that waste is treated as near as possible to
where it is produced. The target is to reduce distances travelled and energy consumption.
RECOVERED WASTE
The bill will prohibit the discrimination of materials made from recovered waste, such as
recycled plastic packaging or materials recycled from demolished buildings.
 The bill will promote the production of energy from recovered waste which is not recyclable
(urban heating networks, etc.) and a better use of wood waste.
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Simplification
Simplifying and clarifying procedures
to boost efficiency and competitiveness
In order to accelerate the deployment of all renewable energies and connect
them to national transmission and distribution networks, changes to current
legislation are required.
Goals
R
emove regulatory constraints
Administrative decisions relating to offshore
renewable energies
can take up to
years
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INDIVIDUALS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
The draft law strengthens the incentives to adapt energy consumption.
BUSINESSES SIMPLIFICATION
An Enabling bill that will allow the executive to legislate by order measures to simplify rules
governing French companies is currently being examined by Parliament. It includes a first set
of measures to facilitate the deployment of renewable energies.
COMPETITIVENESS
The consumption of companies using a lot of electricity is stable and foreseeable throughout
the year. Such companies therefore benefit the electricity system, as they are able to absorb
fluctuations in electricity supply and demand. These advantages will be taken into account
through the reduction of the price share relating to electricity transmission and distribution.
These companies will also be provided with incentives to reduce their consumption.
OTHER initiatives
PROCEDURES AND TIME FRAMES
The bill sets out several clarification and simplification procedures: it will shorten deadlines
for appeal, it will clarify operator responsibilities and facilitate connections in coastal areas.
TARIFF REDUCTION
The bill sets out the conditions for the reduction of electricity tariffs by bringing them into
alignment with the most highly competitive supply costs.
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NUCLEAR Safety
optimising nuclear safety and public information
The bill takes additional steps in terms of providing transparency and information
to citizens regarding nuclear safety. It sets forth the conditions for dismantling
and storing waste in a way that is highly efficient and stringent with regard to
environmental protection.
Goals
C larify operator responsibilities in relation to nuclear safety
Strengthen the role of the French Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN)
The target is to bring the share of nuclear
of electricity production
by 2025
down to
50%
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INDIVIDUALS
INFORMATION AND TRANSPARENCY
Citizens who live close to nuclear plants will be informed regularly of risks and preventive
and security measures. In the case of installations located near national borders, the Local
Information Commissions will be extended to include representatives living in neighbouring
countries.
OTHER initiatives
CONTROL AND PENALTIES
The Nuclear Safety Authority will be given additional powers relating to the supervision and
imposition of penalties, including sanctions and fines based on the findings of a commission.
The aim is that operators should carry out the required safety work in the shortest possible
time.
DIVERSIFICATION OF ENERGY SOURCES
The bill makes provisions for diversifying energy sources to bring down the share of electricity
from nuclear to 50% by 2025. Installed nuclear capacity is capped at 63.2 GW (which represents current installed nuclear capacity).
 Share of electricity produced
The multi-year plan sets the share of electricity produced by each energy source (nuclear, hydrolic, biomass, fuels, gas, wind, photovoltaic, etc.) and a target to produce 40% of electricity
from renewable sources by 2030.
 EDF
EDF needs to devise its strategic plan to bring the company in line with the trajectory set by
the multi-year energy plan. This will be validated by EDF's Board of Directors and the government. Every year the operator will give a presentation before a parliamentary commission
detailing the implementation of its plan and the way it has contributed to the set objectives.
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ENERGY - FIVE WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR BILLS
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The annual energy bill for the owner of detached property with
poor insulation is around €2,000. Through third-party funding,
they will be able to begin the necessary work without making
any advance payment and reduce their bill by €800.
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A tenant in the private sector may pay €1,200
per year in energy costs. Once renovation work is
carried out for the owner of an old detached property, the energy costs for the same tenant would be
reduced to €700.
3
Fuel consumption for a diesel car
is about 7 litres/100 km costing
around €1,400 per year.
If an electric car were used for
daily journeys, fuel savings would
be made as only €1 of electricity
is needed to travel 50 km.
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A business owner spending
€66,000 per year on energy
could save 20%, or €13,200,
through building insulation.
Competitiveness can also be
improved through the use of
recyclable products.
In rural areas, farmers and local residents can work together
to set up methanisation projects to convert waste into gas.
Such projects would create business opportunities, jobs and
income whilst also improving air quality.
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8 FUNDING
the ENERGY TRANSITION
Significant financial resources have been secured for the bill and action plans. The
Banking and Finance Conference on 23 June 2014 helped to mobilise banks and
financial players in order to support the efforts of the public sector.
RENOVATION WORK ON PRIVATE HOUSING
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Increase and simplify sustainable development tax credits
Relaunch the zero-rate eco-loan to provide 100,000 loans per year
Actions from the Banking and Finance Conference
S implification measures were presented to allow banks to increase the distribution
of zero rate loans.
T he implementation of a guarantee fund will allow banks to grant loans
for renovation at better rates and to riskier categories of borrowers.
T he finalisation of third-party financing will be accelerated by setting
the operating conditions of third -party financing companies.
T he use of Livret A and Eco Savings Account (LDD) funds, which are not centralised
at the Caisse des dépôts, shall be subject to closer monitoring.
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INCENTIVES FROM PUBLIC FINANCIAL PLAYERS TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES
KEY ELEMENTS OF THE BILL
'Energy transition' and 'green growth' loans from the Caisse des dépôts
 Support for positive energy regions
 Doubling of the heat fund to support local authority projects.
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Actions from the Banking and Finance Conference
T he European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a new finance deal:
400 million euros for the renovation and modernisation of middle schools in France as part of
an overall package which is expected to reach 1 billion euros. This investment will enable the
construction of new buildings which meet France's HQE or positive energy standards.
FINANCE FOR COMPANIES
KEY ELEMENTS OF THE BILL
Guarantee fund for loans to small and medium enterprises to help them begin renovations
 Stable framework for investment in renewable energies
 Support for the production of decentralised renewable energies
 Simplification of procedures
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Actions from the Banking and Finance Conference
L ong-term finance is already planned for major groups in order to support the
development of green bonds. The latest addition is the provision of finance for small
and medium projects throughout the regions.
T he labelling of socially responsible investing (SRI)
100,000 jobs
in green growth, building and new energies
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GLOSSARY
BIOFUEL
A fuel obtained from converting plant
oils or animal fats. Types of biofuel
include biodiesel and biokerosene.
BIOMASS
Refers to plants or plant-based materials
that can be collected to produce energy,
including wood, biogas and straw.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
A system of production and exchanges which takes into account,
from the moment of creation, the
durability and recycling of products
or their components so that they
can become either reusable objects
or new raw materials. The objective
being to improve the efficiency of
the use of natural resources including water and energy throughout
the life cycle of products.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The goal is to reduce the amount of
energy a process or appliance uses.
For a household appliance, for example, better energy efficiency can be
defined as less energy consumed for
the same service provided.
ENERGY MIX
This is the distribution, within a given
country or region, of the overall consumption of various energy sources.
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FOSSIL FUELS
Energy produced from fossil fuels:
coal, oil and natural gas. These fuels
of limited resources are essentially
composed of carbon (and hydrogen
for gas and oil). The combustion of
fossil fuels emits pollutants, including carbon dioxide (CO2).
GREENHOUSE GAS
A gas that absorbs the infrared
radiation emitted by the earth's
surface and contributes to heating
the planet.
PASSIVE HOUSE
This concept is designed to minimise heat loss from the building
and make the best use of solar
power. The reduction in energy bills
compared to a traditional house is
estimated at 80% or more.
positive-ENERGY-BUILDING
A building that produces more energy
(electricity, heat) than is consumed to
run it.
RENEWABLE ENERGIES
Renewable sources of energy are wind,
solar, geothermal, aerothermal, hydrothermal, marine and hydrolic power,
plus energy produced from biomass,
landfill gas, sewage gas and biogas.
They are inexhaustible and generate
very little pollution.
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