Facing the climate emergency, reducing CO₂ emissions from buildings is a priority. In France, buildings account for 27% of CO₂ emissions[1], a large share[2] of which comes from the use of fuel oil and gas. Whether you are an individual, a business or a local authority, solutions exist to reduce your carbon footprint and your energy bills.

The EDF group supports you in this transition with high-performance low-carbon solutions: heat pumps, solar self-consumption, heating and cooling networks, insulation, and equipment control/management.

Decarbonising buildings: an environmental goal and a driver of energy savings

Buildings generate a significant share of CO₂ emissions, mainly linked to the use of fuel oil and gas for heating and hot water. Three cost-effective, sustainable levers can help you take concrete action to reduce this impact and improve energy performance:

  • Energy renovation

    To limit heat loss and reduce costs

  • Energy efficiency

    To consume less—and better

  • Electrification of uses

    To replace fossil fuels with low-carbon electricity

Renovate your home for lasting comfort and energy savings

Older homes, often poorly insulated and energy-hungry, lead to high electricity bills. Energy renovation is necessary to reduce your energy consumption and improve comfort. Replacing fuel-oil or gas heating with a heat pump and/or choosing solar self-consumption helps reduce the use of fossil fuels in your home. Financial support is available to make the transition to a more economical and higher-performing home easier.

Renovate your home properly (in french)

Optimise energy use in commercial and industrial buildings

Businesses and stakeholders in the tertiary sector are at the heart of the energy transition. The Tertiary Decree aims to progressively reduce energy consumption in buildings over 1,000 m².

Reducing consumption by switching to electricity means fewer emissions, lower expenses and less dependence on fossil fuels. Renovation of equipment, heating networks, renewable energies and smart control systems are all levers for buildings that are more efficient, more connected and more resilient.

Discover smart building control (in french)

Solutions to consume better and reduce your impact

Within the EDF Group, we believe the most responsible energy is the one we don’t consume—or the one we use optimally. Whether you are an individual, a business or a local authority, we offer effective solutions to reduce your consumption, cut your electricity bills and limit your carbon footprint. Take action today to make your buildings more energy-efficient. Our experts support you every step of the way.

[1] Everything you need to know about energy renovation. Ministry of Ecological Transition website [in French].
[2] Housing and its impact on the environment [in French].