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France combats energy poverty among homeowners
France tackles energy poverty with a focus on supporting homeowners struggling with renovation costs.
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France
HealthLabour MarketFranceEnergy SecurityFundraisingRenovationEnergy PovertyHomeowners
Stop Exclusion ÉnergétiqueFrance Stratégie
Bernard SaincyGilles BerhaultEmmanuelle Béart
- What were the results of the 2021 fundraising campaign, and what are the future goals?
- The association's 2021 campaign raised over one million euros, helping 512 people overcome energy poverty and supporting 250 renovation projects. Their goal is to assist 1000 families annually by 2025.
- How many families in France are affected by energy poverty and what are the consequences?
- Over 500,000 French families own energy-inefficient homes and cannot afford renovations. Emmanuelle Béart, the association's patron, describes the dire situations these families face, including health issues and social isolation.
- What initiative has been launched to combat energy poverty, and how can people contribute?
- The Stop Exclusion Énergétique association launched a fundraising campaign to aid families struggling with the remaining 10% of renovation costs after government subsidies. Donations can be sent via SMS to 92030.
- What are the potential long-term health and economic benefits of addressing energy poverty?
- Renovating all energy-inefficient homes by 2028 could save nearly 10 billion euros annually in healthcare costs, according to France Stratégie, highlighting the significant health impacts of energy poverty.
- Who is disproportionately affected by energy poverty in France, and why is this surprising?
- In France, the fourth national day against energy poverty highlighted that homeowners are disproportionately affected, contrary to common assumptions. Many inherited homes they cannot afford to maintain, or bought when costs were lower.