en.Wedoany.com Reported - EDF has announced an investment of 80 million euros to advance a dedicated program for installing cooling solutions in schools, daycare centers, and leisure centers. This initiative aims to help public buildings adapt to new climatic conditions in response to the increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves affecting many parts of France.

EDF is implementing this support program through its subsidiary association "Je passe à l’électrique" (I'm Switching to Electric). The funds will be used to finance rapidly deployable cooling equipment, while also supporting long-term solutions to improve the thermal comfort of buildings. From now on, eligible institutions can submit funding applications via the website jepassealelectrique.fr.

For short-term measures, until September 30, 2026, EDF will provide a fixed subsidy of 400 euros per unit for fans, misting systems, portable air conditioners, and fixed air conditioners installed in buildings, with a maximum of 10 units per institution. The total budget for this measure is 40 million euros, expected to support over 10,000 institutions and fund more than 100,000 devices.

For long-term planning, until June 30, 2027, EDF will offer a fixed subsidy of 10,000 euros per cooling project, supplementing the Edurénov program operated by Banque des Territoires (Territorial Bank). This measure will support projects in 4,000 institutions, primarily for the installation of reversible air-to-air heat pumps, with a total allocation of 40 million euros.

Additionally, the EDF Group, through its subsidiaries Dalkia and IZI by EDF, has launched several initiatives to help buildings adapt to climate realities and meet the growing demand for thermal comfort. These measures support local authorities and individuals in energy renovation, insulation, and the deployment of more sustainable heating and cooling solutions.

Bernard Fontana, Chairman and CEO of the EDF Group, stated that for 80 years, EDF has been committed to providing competitive, autonomous, and low-carbon electricity. In response to the current impact of heatwaves, the Group aims to help schools, daycare centers, and leisure centers equip themselves with rapidly available cooling solutions and long-term improvements. He noted that this initiative reflects the ambition to provide solutions that improve quality of life through electrification, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and strengthen France's energy sovereignty.

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