Energy in France

As in many other countries worldwide, France has embarked on an energy transition aimed at curbing its greenhouse gas emissions, increasing its 

energy independence

The ability of a country or region to meet all its energy needs without having to import prim...

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and diversifying its supplies.    These various objectives have prompted it to reduce its nuclear capacity, develop renewable energies and improve its 

energy efficiency

In economic terms, energy efficiency refers to the efforts made to reduce the energy consumpt...

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. As is always the case in the energy sector, developments are slow and require long-term efforts.