French ecology minister, Ségolène Royal |
The minister has spent the last year speaking and debating with key players in the sector and these proposals are part of her commitment to implement the energy reform before the end of the year.
They will aim to expand the use of renewable energy originating from both geothermal sources and biomethane, which is released from landfill sites and water treatment plants. Another lever to help fulfil the objectives of the energy transition bill and increase renewable energy’s proportion of global consumption to 32% by 2030.