Territoires Zéro Exclusion Energétique supports low-income households through ambitious, personalised home-renovation pathways. By combining social and technical expertise, it helps families overcome administrative, financial and practical barriers to energy-efficient housing.
Location:
Tourcoing,
France
Start date:
01/01/2024
Lead organisation:
STOP Exclusion Energétique
Target groups:
Low-income households
Energy transition focus:
Energy poverty alleviation, Housing renovation
Scale:
City-level / National-wide
The Territoires Zéro Exclusion Energétique initiative tackles energy poverty by supporting low-income households in carrying out ambitious home renovations. Many families face major barriers such as lack of technical knowledge, upfront costs, and complex administrative procedures. The initiative addresses this by providing end-to-end support through Ensembliers Solidaires, who combine social and technical expertise. They accompany households at every step, from identifying needs and designing renovation plans to securing funding and overseeing works. The approach is highly personalised and rooted in the local context, ensuring that solutions are adapted to each family’s situation.
This initiative is vital for vulnerable groups, as it directly addresses energy poverty, a major barrier to equitable access to clean energy. The project empowers vulnerable households by involving them in the decision-making and renovation processes, ensuring that their specific needs are met. Through co-design and participation, it fosters inclusiveness and local governance, allowing families to actively engage in transforming their homes while reducing their energy costs. The initiative’s collaboration with local authorities and grassroots organisations ensures that the solutions are tailored and sustainable for the long term.
The initiative is primarily funded through white certificates, known as Certificats d’Économies d’Énergie, and philanthropic donations. The project receives substantial financial support from national programmes and private contributions, allowing for the financing of energy renovations for vulnerable households. The initiative also generates revenue from training programmes and workshops for local actors. Moving forward, the initiative seeks to diversify its funding by developing new public-private partnerships, ensuring sustainability through a hybrid model combining subsidies, local authority support, and philanthropic contributions.
Contact person:
Nicolas Bony
E-mail:
nicolas.bony@stopexclusionenergetique.org
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