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Do you want to implement an energy transition plan in your company? Take part in the fight against climate change by implementing a climate and energy plan. Adopting a new action plan will allow you to limit the impact of climate change on the planet, but also to gain in competitiveness in the eyes of your customers and partners. Discover our advice on how to reduce your company's impact on the environment and adhere to the objectives of the TEPCV law (law on energy transition for green growth) of 18 August 2015.

The major challenges of the energy transition in companies

The energy transition is a major challenge for companies, public authorities and citizens. It is part of the CSR approach of companies. It implies reviewing our modes of production, transformation and consumption of energy in order to preserve our environment. The law provides for numerous measures for the energy transition. These aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to combat the growing scarcity of fossil fuels, fuel poverty and global warming. To this end, the TEPCV law sets objectives aimed at establishing a sustainable energy model for businesses. It sets out several objectives:

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.
• Reduce overall energy consumption by 50% by 2050.
• Reduce the use of nuclear and fossil fuels.
• Increase the use of renewable energy.
• Reduce the amount of waste produced and landfilled by 2025.
• Promote energy autonomy by producing more green energy in France.

These measures particularly concern companies. In addition to being ecological, the energy transition is a real vector of competitiveness for companies. It allows them to stick to the ecological values of consumers, but also to differentiate themselves from the competition. It is part of the strategies for penetrating the energy market.

What state support is available for business energy transition?

Changing energy models is expensive for companies. The State offers them a number of financial aids to ensure that the budget does not act as a brake on green growth.

 

The Energy Savings Loan

This is intended for financially sound VSEs and SMEs that have been in business for more than three years. Companies wishing to benefit from it commit to improving their energy efficiency and participate in an investment programme. The amount of the Eco Energy Loan can be up to €100,000. It is considered as equity capital and is taken into account in the company's balance sheet.

 

The energy transition tax credit

This is a tax credit for the energy renovation of buildings for commercial, industrial, liberal, craft and agricultural businesses. It allows them to carry out insulation, mechanical ventilation or heating work. The tax credit is based on 30% of the cost of the work, up to a maximum of €25,000 per beneficiary company.

 

Aid from ADEME

The Agency for Ecological Transition provides financial aid to help companies implement an energy transition plan. This financial aid concerns energy performance, circular energy and research, development and innovation projects.

Energy saving certificates

Energy saving certificates can allow companies to partially finance their energy efficiency projects, in partnership with energy sellers. Implementing an energy transition strategy in companies.
Implementing an energy transition strategy involves going through several stages. We present them to you.

 

Drawing up an energy audit

The first step is to conduct an energy audit. This will enable you to understand how your company consumes and to what extent (carbon emissions, use of polluting products, GHG emissions, air quality, average energy consumption, etc.). It concerns energy consumption, but also waste management and all aspects of the company that have an impact on the environment.

Developing an energy saving policy

The second step is to identify possible areas for improvement to reduce your energy footprint as much as possible. It is time to define a precise strategy to achieve this, to set up follow-up tools and to monitor energy consumption.

Define a more sustainable energy mix

The final step is to limit your environmental footprint. The business model must allow for the preservation of fossil fuels. To do this, it is important to favour the use of renewable energy.

You have understood : the energy transition in companies is essential in the fight against climate change. It encourages the development of positive energies and the use of renewable energies. More than a gesture for the environment, this transition is a real economic and human asset for companies. Would you like to start an energy transition plan? ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Business School can provide you with training in ecological transition. These short courses are available online or in person.

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