France extends energy efficiency program for local authorities until 2027, aiming to boost building renovations.
Program extension announced
The Action des collectivités territoriales pour l'efficacité énergétique (Actee) program, which was set to end on December 31, 2026, has been extended for one year, now ending on December 31, 2027. This decision was formalized with a decree published in the Official Journal on October 8, 2026.Program overview
Actee is promoted by the Fédération nationale des collectivités concédantes et régies (FNCCR) and supports energy renovation projects in buildings owned by local authorities. These projects aim to improve energy efficiency and reduce overall energy consumption.Funding mechanism
The program finances these projects through energy savings certificates (CEE). These certificates are a financial instrument used to encourage energy efficiency improvements by allowing entities to trade them based on the amount of energy saved.Remaining potential
Despite the extension, there is still 72% of the program's potential to be explored, indicating that there are still significant opportunities for energy savings and improvements in local authority buildings.