New Regulations Expand Energy Savings Certificates for Low-Income Home Renovators
New arrêt modifies energy savings certificates in favor of low-income households undertaking home renovations.
Key Points
- • New arrêté doubles CEE for low-income households' thermal renovations.
- • Coefficient for CEE quadrupled when applicants are from the National Agency for Housing.
- • CEE system operates under a polluter-pays principle, emphasizing energy supplier responsibilities.
- • Government aims to redirect CEE funds toward enhancing energy performance and decarbonization.
A recent arrêté published in France has introduced crucial modifications to the conditions surrounding energy savings certificates (CEE), specifically tailored for extensive thermal renovation works in private homes. These changes are designed to provide increased support for low-income households, marking a significant shift in the government's approach to energy efficiency and residential upgrade initiatives.
According to the new regulations, households participating in the 'Coup de pouce Rénovation d'ampleur des maisons et appartements individuels' charter will see their total volume of awarded CEE for thermal renovations doubled. This incentivization is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing energy performance in residential housing and addressing environmental concerns. Furthermore, a substantial boost has been introduced whereby if the applicant is the National Agency for Housing (Anah), the coefficient for CEE could increase up to four times, signaling the government's commitment to improving housing conditions in France for vulnerable populations.
The CEE system, which operates under a polluter-pays principle, mandates that energy suppliers finance actions that lead to reduced energy consumption and improved efficiency. With an annual budget ranging between 4 to 6 billion euros, the government plans to strategically redirect these funds toward promoting residential decarbonization efforts while alleviating financial strains on the public budget.
These regulatory changes reflect a growing concern within the French government to not only foster energy efficiency in homes but also ensure equitable access to these benefits for low-income families. The emphasis on government-supported renovations is expected to catalyze broader participation in energy-saving initiatives, hence advancing France's commitment to environmental sustainability and social equity.