Ethiquable and Enercoop Forge 27-Year Renewable Energy Pact to Power Local Chocolate Production

In Fleurance, Gers, the French chocolate producer Ethiquable has secured a pioneering 27-year renewable energy partnership with Enercoop Midi-Pyrénées and Enercoop. This landmark contract, a first of its kind for a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) in France, guarantees Ethiquable a steady supply of 100% locally produced renewable electricity sourced from a nearby photovoltaic plant. The agreement implements a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA), which stabilizes the electricity pricing by tying it to actual production costs rather than volatile market prices, reflecting principles of equitable trade and enabling a fair, transparent energy model.

Rémi Roux, co-founder of Ethiquable, highlighted the complexities involved in negotiating this innovative contract, emphasizing the breakthrough it represents for SMEs seeking sustainable energy solutions.

By adopting this renewable energy contract, Ethiquable aims to advance sustainable industrial development and further its commitment to local economic resilience. Currently, 38% of the company's annual 1.6 GWh energy consumption is met through solar energy under this agreement.

This initiative exemplifies how ecological responsibility, economic performance, and local impact can be integrated. Ethiquable has already relocated its chocolate manufacturing to France and is now consolidating its energy sourcing locally, illustrating a model for combining economic growth with environmental sustainability in the SME sector.