What does Énerg'Y Citoyennes do?

Citizen-led cooperative producing renewable energy and promoting energy efficiency in the Grenoble metropolitan area. Operates photovoltaic installations and wood-fired district heating networks owned collectively by residents.

Where is Énerg'Y Citoyennes located?

Énerg'Y Citoyennes is headquartered in Grenoble, France.

What energy sectors does Énerg'Y Citoyennes operate in?

Énerg'Y Citoyennes operates in Solar, Biomass.

When was Énerg'Y Citoyennes founded?

Énerg'Y Citoyennes was founded in 2016.

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Énerg'Y Citoyennes

Énerg'Y Citoyennes Association

Grenoble, France

SolarBiomassCo-op

Founded 2016

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Founded in 2016, Énerg'Y Citoyennes is a co-op headquartered in Grenoble, France specializing in Solar, Biomass.

Énerg'Y Citoyennes is a cooperative structure comprising two entities: an association (founded July 2022) and a simplified joint-stock company (founded September 2016). It was established by residents of the Grenoble metropolis to develop renewable energy production and reduce energy consumption locally. The organization operates 28 solar rooftops, 2 solar canopies, and 6 wood-fired heating networks. It functions on cooperative principles with one-share-one-vote governance and resident participation in ownership and decision-making. The collective aims to enhance territorial resilience and energy sovereignty while promoting energy efficiency and sustainable practices.

community energycitizen cooperativeenergy transitionlocal renewable productionenergy efficiencywood energysolar energy

Headquarters

Grenoble, France

Founded

2016

Company Type

Co-op