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Financing investments with Energy Savings Certificates (EEC): All you need to know

Energy Savings Certificates (CEE) are an essential tool in France for encouraging energy savings. This mechanism makes it possible to finance investments to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and equipment.

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What are EWCs?

CEE certificates are issued by the French government to companies and local authorities that carry out energy-saving work. These certificates can then be sold to energy suppliers (electricity, gas, fuels), known as "obligés", who must acquire them to meet their regulatory obligations.

Who's concerned?

The EEC mechanism concerns :

• Obligated parties: Energy suppliers who must meet energy savings targets.
• Eligible: Companies, local authorities, social landlords and private individuals carrying out energy-saving work.

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Requirements

To obtain CEE, you must :

• Carrying out work: Carrying out work to improve energy efficiency, such as insulation, replacing heating systems or installing energy-saving devices.
• Justify savings: Provide proof that the work carried out has resulted in energy savings.
• Submit a dossier: Submit a complete dossier to the competent authority for validation.

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Advantages

• Financing work: EWCs reduce the cost of energy efficiency investments.
• Energy savings: CEE-financed work saves you money on your energy bills.
• Environment: Reducing energy consumption helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Adding value to buildings: Energy improvements increase the value of real estate.

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How can I earn CEE?

There are a number of steps involved in obtaining CEE:

• Identify eligible work: select energy-saving work eligible for the CEE scheme.
• Carrying out work: Carry out work in accordance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collect evidence: Gather all the necessary proof (invoices, certificates, reports) to justify the savings achieved.
• Submitting the file: Submit the complete file for validation and to obtain the CEE.

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Conclusion

Energy Savings Certificates are a powerful financial lever for encouraging investment in energy efficiency. By taking advantage of this mechanism, companies, local authorities and private individuals can not only reduce their energy costs, but also contribute to the energy transition and environmental protection. Don't wait any longer to invest in sustainable solutions and benefit from the advantages of CEE!