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COP29 and the challenges of climate action
Analysis of the challenges and potential solutions for tackling climate change, focusing on the need for energy renovation and affordable electricity.
French
France
Energy SecurityInnovationPolicyEnergyEconomicsClimate
Cop29Caisse Des Dépôts
- What is the author's argument for lowering electricity prices?
- Lowering electricity prices is crucial to encourage the shift to decarbonized energy; the author argues that this is both environmentally responsible and economically beneficial for France.
- What are the main challenges facing COP29, and what is the overall context of the meeting?
- COP29, to be held in Azerbaijan, faces challenges as global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise and climate concerns take a backseat to political priorities like armed conflicts.
- What innovative solution is proposed for building energy renovations, and how does it work?
- The author proposes attaching energy renovation loans to the property itself, not the owner, a system used in Switzerland and the US. This ensures repayment regardless of ownership changes and makes renovations more affordable.
- What are the potential financial benefits of the proposed solution for different stakeholders?
- This approach would shift the financial burden from taxpayers and homeowners to a long-term investment for banks or the Caisse des Dépôts. The state could focus funding on public and tertiary sector renovations.
- What are the two most effective measures mentioned that have stalled in the fight against climate change, and what are their main issues?
- The article highlights the failure of two key measures to combat climate change: electrification of uses and building energy renovation. High electricity prices hinder electrification, and the current pace of building renovation is far too slow.