Bresse Énergies Citoyennes
BEC
Saint Denis lès Bourg, France
About
Founded in 2019, Bresse Énergies Citoyennes is a co-op headquartered in Saint Denis lès Bourg, France with approximately 1-10 employees specializing in Solar.
BEC is a citizen-led cooperative mobilized for energy transition in the Bourg-en-Bresse basin. The organization develops solar photovoltaic installations on rooftops of public buildings, schools, and private properties. Members can subscribe shares to support installations, with returns reinvested in new projects. As of 2024, BEC operates 23 installations producing approximately 900 MWh annually. The cooperative emphasizes community engagement and climate action, organizing public meetings and educational workshops on residential solar installation.
Headquarters
Saint Denis lès Bourg, France
Founded
2019
Employees
1-10
Company Type
Co-op
Annual Revenue
$1M-$5M
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Bourg-en-Bresse basin, Ain Department
Projects
Coligny School Solar Canopy
Val Revermont School Group
St Trivier de Courtes Town Hall
Salavre Community Hall
Sustainability
450
Tonnes CO₂/yr avoided
Partnerships
Solartec, Grand Bourg Agglomération, ALEC