Pilot Paris Climate Agency
The Paris Climate Agency has over a decade of experience as the One-Stop Shop for energy retrofits in the French capital. With 77,000 households facing energy poverty, the agency is committed to reducing energy costs and improving housing conditions for vulnerable residents. By strengthening technical support, digital tools, and local engagement, Paris aims to create a comprehensive model for tackling urban energy poverty.
The pilots' core: digital & community based solutions
This pilot focuses on enhancing digital tools and expanding community-driven energy initiatives to better identify and support households in need. The project will test new methods for diagnosing energy inefficiencies, improving outreach, and mobilizing key stakeholders to facilitate renovations.
Approach
Paris Climate Agency will implement several key initiatives:
- Expanding digital energy diagnostics: Improving digital tools to better identify vulnerable households and provide tailored renovation advice.
- Strengthening Stakeholder Networks: Enhancing collaboration with local actors ("whistle-blowers") who can help identify households struggling with energy poverty.
- Scaling Up Community Energy Initiatives: Exploring ways to develop energy communities in an urban setting to ensure access to affordable, sustainable energy.
- Training Residents: Providing technical training to residents so they can take small but impactful renovation actions themselves.
Expected impact
By combining digital innovation with community-driven solutions, Paris Climate Agency will make it easier to identify and support households in energy poverty. The expected results include:
✔ More accurate identification of households in energy poverty through improved digital diagnostics ✔ Faster and more effective support via a strengthened network of local stakeholders ✔ Greater access to affordable and sustainable energy through community energy initiatives ✔ Empowered residents with practical skills to improve their home’s energy efficiency
Get in touch & share knowledge
While bringing significant expertise to SCEPA, Arnhem also seeks to gain valuable practices from partners to further strengthen its approach to reducing energy poverty through innovation, collaboration, and community-centered solutions. Are you interested in learning more about this pilot project or sharing your own insights? Please contact us. Your experience and knowledge could contribute to developing even more effective strategies to combat energy poverty in our communities.
Matthias Sanchez
As the coordinator of the pilot programme in Paris, Matthias Sanchez leads the city's efforts to combat energy poverty. He oversees the identification of vulnerable households, the implementation of socio-technical diagnostics, and the coordination of support services to ensure sustainable solutions are provided. His role is pivotal in aligning local stakeholders and resources to effectively address energy inefficiencies and improve living conditions for affected residents.
Nesrine Mezghrani
Nesrine Mezghrani leads the coordination of European projects and external funding strategies at the Paris Climate Agency aligning initiatives with regional and EU priorities. She plays a key role in securing and managing financial resources to support the territory's sustainable development and innovation goals.
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