Launch of the "work of the round table for energy efficiency"
Summary for decision-makers
Energy renovation of buildings: strengthening measures and funding
The President of the Republic has tasked the Minister for Ecology and the Secretary of State for Housing, along with ADEME (the French Agency for Ecological Transition), with intensifying energy-saving efforts in the building sector. Three working groups, bringing together various stakeholders, will study ways to strengthen existing financial mechanisms such as the eco-PTZ loan and the sustainable development tax credit. Their proposals are expected for implementation in early 2012.
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Energy efficiency is a central concern for politicians who have a lot on their plate, including issues related to nuclear power, rising oil prices, and climate change. This is why, starting June 15, 2011, the government will launch the "National Round Table for Energy Efficiency."
The President of the Republic called on the Minister of Ecology and the Secretary of State for Housing, in collaboration with ADEME, to find new solutions in terms of energy savings. Il s'agit de strengthen the measures already taken by the Grenelle Environment Forum and particularly on the subject of energy renovation of buildings. Funding for thermal renovation of buildings, such as the eco-PTZ and the sustainable development tax credit, must be strengthened and encouraged.
This work will be carried out by three working groups and will represent the State, local authorities, non-governmental organizations, employers, employees, consumers-users and qualified persons.
The proposals are expected by mid-December 2011 for implementation from the beginning of 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new measures are being considered for energy savings?
The President of the Republic has asked the Minister of Ecology and the Secretary of State for Housing to strengthen energy saving actions, in particular through the energy renovation of buildings.
What financing mechanisms will be strengthened as part of the thermal renovation of buildings?
The zero-interest eco-loan (eco-PTZ) and the sustainable development tax credit are the main means of financing that need to be strengthened.
When will the proposals on energy renovation be implemented?
The proposals are expected by mid-December 2011 in order to be implemented from the beginning of 2012.
Thematic glossary
Energy renovation
Process of improving the energy performance of existing buildings.
Grenelle Environment Forum
A set of measures taken in France aimed at protecting the environment and encouraging sustainable development.
Eco-PTZ
Zero interest loan intended to finance energy renovation work in homes.
Sustainable development tax credit
Tax advantage granted to encourage work improving the energy performance of housing.
ADEME
French Agency for Ecological Transition, a French public body specializing in energy and environmental issues.
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