How businesses can contribute to the energy transition

Green growth must be a primary objective for every energy-consuming company, regardless of its structure, but how can businesses actively participate in the energy transition? What actions are possible, and what resources are available? Here is an overview of potential practices and implemented support programs designed to promote more efficient consumption.

Implementing an action plan to enhance energy efficiency

Achieving large-scale energy savings is the primary objective of the Energy Transition for Green Growth Act (LTEVC), and in this regard, companies must strive for more efficient consumption. Here are the key areas for consideration and potential action.

Energy Audit

To gain a clear overview of their current usage, companies can undergo energy audits. This allows a business to identify its energy profile and determine the specific measures required to optimize its energy consumption.

The shift toward renewable energy

In the long term, the development of renewable energy sources is a viable option, particularly through the implementation of photovoltaic panels and geothermal energy, specifically for businesses.

The decline in consumption

Industrial infrastructures involve relatively energy-intensive operations. Within the framework of electrical flexibility, implementing demand-side response measures by a company contributes to improve its energy efficiency. Implementing a demand-response contract with a specialized operator is therefore a best practice.

Improving internal communication to drive smarter consumption

Implementing cleaner company vehicles, monitoring real-time energy consumption, and managing electricity usage at workstations—including lighting, ventilation, air conditioning, and heating—are all critical initiatives that require close monitoring and company-wide awareness.

Consult ADEME for assistance with your transition

As part of an eco-responsible corporate policy, the French Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME) can provide financial support to companies transitioning toward green growth. What exactly do these grants entail?

Financing Achievements

In its energy transition policy, a company can receive support from ADEME if it plans to integrate renewable energy systems, optimize resource flow and management, improve waste management participation, implement district heating networks, promote eco-design, and more.

Financing behavioral changes

At the same time, ADEME is contributing to the positive evolution of corporate practices through an eco-responsible approach, via communication and/or training programs, investments in educational equipment and workshops, and initiatives to drive engagement.

Funding Research

ADEME supports companies in their research, development, and innovation projects. It can provide funding for research, such as benchmarking studies, the development of tools and methods, prospecting, and more.

Seeking Information from the CCI

Other sources of funding besides ADEME are available, represented by the CCI (Chamber of Commerce and Industry). These include, among others, the Energy Savings Certificate (CEE), which cannot be combined with ADEME grants, and BPI France’s eco-energy loans, which can be used in conjunction with the CEE and are intended for SMEs and micro-enterprises less than three years old.

To determine eligibility for various available grants and subsidies related to environmental and sustainable development, you can consult the portal provided by the CCI. It is essential to select the appropriate assistance tailored to the specific need—in this case, support related to the ecological transition—and to provide the SIRET number, business activity, department, and legal structure. legal of the company.