LED bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs — DOE
    Turning off lights when leaving saves $30-50/year per household — ENERGY STAR
    Standby power ('vampire load') can account for 5-10% of home energy use — DOE
    ENERGY STAR certified TVs use 25% less energy than standard models
    Programmable thermostats can save about 10% on heating/cooling — DOE
    Sealing air leaks can save 10-20% on heating and cooling costs — ENERGY STAR
    Heat pumps can reduce heating energy use by 50% vs. electric resistance — DOE
    Ceiling fans allow you to raise AC settings 4°F with no comfort loss — DOE
    Heating water accounts for about 18% of home energy use — DOE
    Low-flow showerheads save 2,700 gallons/year for a family of four — EPA
    Washing clothes in cold water can save $60+/year on water heating — ENERGY STAR
    Fixing a leaky faucet can save 3,000+ gallons/year — EPA
    ENERGY STAR refrigerators use 9% less energy than standard models
    Clean refrigerator coils annually for optimal efficiency — DOE
    Air-drying dishes instead of heat-dry saves 15-50% on dishwasher energy — DOE
    Proper attic insulation can cut heating/cooling costs by 15% — ENERGY STAR
    Windows can account for 25-30% of home heating/cooling energy use — DOE
    Window film can reduce solar heat gain by up to 70% — DOE
    Average US home solar system offsets 3-4 tons of CO₂ annually — EPA
    Solar panel costs have dropped 70%+ over the past decade — SEIA
    EVs cost about 60% less to fuel than gas vehicles — DOE
    Proper tire inflation improves gas mileage by 0.6% on average — DOE
    The average US household spends $2,000+/year on energy — EIA
    ENERGY STAR products have saved Americans $500 billion on energy bills
    LED bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs — DOE
    Turning off lights when leaving saves $30-50/year per household — ENERGY STAR
    Standby power ('vampire load') can account for 5-10% of home energy use — DOE
    ENERGY STAR certified TVs use 25% less energy than standard models
    Programmable thermostats can save about 10% on heating/cooling — DOE
    Sealing air leaks can save 10-20% on heating and cooling costs — ENERGY STAR
    Heat pumps can reduce heating energy use by 50% vs. electric resistance — DOE
    Ceiling fans allow you to raise AC settings 4°F with no comfort loss — DOE
    Heating water accounts for about 18% of home energy use — DOE
    Low-flow showerheads save 2,700 gallons/year for a family of four — EPA
    Washing clothes in cold water can save $60+/year on water heating — ENERGY STAR
    Fixing a leaky faucet can save 3,000+ gallons/year — EPA
    ENERGY STAR refrigerators use 9% less energy than standard models
    Clean refrigerator coils annually for optimal efficiency — DOE
    Air-drying dishes instead of heat-dry saves 15-50% on dishwasher energy — DOE
    Proper attic insulation can cut heating/cooling costs by 15% — ENERGY STAR
    Windows can account for 25-30% of home heating/cooling energy use — DOE
    Window film can reduce solar heat gain by up to 70% — DOE
    Average US home solar system offsets 3-4 tons of CO₂ annually — EPA
    Solar panel costs have dropped 70%+ over the past decade — SEIA
    EVs cost about 60% less to fuel than gas vehicles — DOE
    Proper tire inflation improves gas mileage by 0.6% on average — DOE
    The average US household spends $2,000+/year on energy — EIA
    ENERGY STAR products have saved Americans $500 billion on energy bills
    LED bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs — DOE
    Turning off lights when leaving saves $30-50/year per household — ENERGY STAR
    Standby power ('vampire load') can account for 5-10% of home energy use — DOE
    ENERGY STAR certified TVs use 25% less energy than standard models
    Programmable thermostats can save about 10% on heating/cooling — DOE
    Sealing air leaks can save 10-20% on heating and cooling costs — ENERGY STAR
    Heat pumps can reduce heating energy use by 50% vs. electric resistance — DOE
    Ceiling fans allow you to raise AC settings 4°F with no comfort loss — DOE
    Heating water accounts for about 18% of home energy use — DOE
    Low-flow showerheads save 2,700 gallons/year for a family of four — EPA
    Washing clothes in cold water can save $60+/year on water heating — ENERGY STAR
    Fixing a leaky faucet can save 3,000+ gallons/year — EPA
    ENERGY STAR refrigerators use 9% less energy than standard models
    Clean refrigerator coils annually for optimal efficiency — DOE
    Air-drying dishes instead of heat-dry saves 15-50% on dishwasher energy — DOE
    Proper attic insulation can cut heating/cooling costs by 15% — ENERGY STAR
    Windows can account for 25-30% of home heating/cooling energy use — DOE
    Window film can reduce solar heat gain by up to 70% — DOE
    Average US home solar system offsets 3-4 tons of CO₂ annually — EPA
    Solar panel costs have dropped 70%+ over the past decade — SEIA
    EVs cost about 60% less to fuel than gas vehicles — DOE
    Proper tire inflation improves gas mileage by 0.6% on average — DOE
    The average US household spends $2,000+/year on energy — EIA
    ENERGY STAR products have saved Americans $500 billion on energy bills
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    General

    Certificats d'économies d'énergie (CEE) — energy supplier premiums

    France's energy-saving-certificate scheme obliges energy suppliers to fund efficiency works in homes, which they do by paying "primes" to households. Around 60 standardised works qualify — insulation, heat pumps, thermostats, ventilation — with amounts set by each supplier, so comparing offers matters. It stacks with MaPrimeRénov' and runs in its 6th obligation period from 2026 to 2030.

    Available Amount

    — the premium is set freely by each energy supplier and varies by type of works, expected energy savings, household income and region. Higher "bonified" premiums exist for low-income households on specific works (e.g. Coup de pouce chauffage). Compare supplier offers; the official page recommends putting suppliers in competition.

    Start Date

    2006 (current 6th obligation period: 2026-01-01 to 2030-12-31)

    End Date

    2030-12-31 (end of the 6th obligation period)

    Eligibility

    Owners and tenants; the home must have been built more than 2 years ago; primary and secondary residences qualify. No mandatory income condition, but premiums are higher for modest-income households. Works must follow the technical criteria of the official standardised operation sheets and be done by RGE-certified professionals. The supplier's offer must be accepted before any quote is signed.

    Eligible Upgrades & Scope

    Around 60 standardised residential efficiency works: insulation (walls, roofs, windows)heating and controls (heat pumps, thermostats)hot water productionventilation

    What the program is and which problem it solves

    The Certificats d'économies d'énergie scheme places a legal energy-saving obligation on France's energy suppliers — electricity, gas, heating oil, heat and cooling. To meet it, suppliers pay households to carry out efficiency works, in the form of "primes" (premiums). For the homeowner, it functions as a grant funded by the energy industry rather than the taxpayer, and it exists to push the least efficient homes toward the standardised, technically verified measures listed in the official fiches d'opérations standardisées.

    Eligibility and geographic coverage

    The scheme is national. Both owners and tenants can claim, for primary and secondary residences, provided the home was built more than two years ago. There is no mandatory income threshold, though suppliers pay higher premiums to modest-income households and offer "bonified" top-ups (such as Coup de pouce chauffage) for specific works meeting strict criteria. Around 60 residential work types are covered: insulation of walls, roofs and floors, window replacement, heat pumps, heating controls and thermostats, hot-water production and ventilation. Every work must strictly meet the technical criteria of its standardised sheet and be carried out by an RGE-certified professional.

    Amount and funding structure

    UNVERIFIED: the premium amount is set freely by each supplier and depends on the type of works, the energy savings they generate, household income and geographic zone — there is no official national tariff. In practice, premiums for a given measure can differ substantially between suppliers, which is why the official service-public.fr page explicitly recommends comparing several suppliers' offers before committing. Payment comes after the works and file validation, either by bank transfer or cheque, as a deduction from the energy bill, or in another form such as vouchers — and it can take several months. The premium can be combined with MaPrimeRénov' and other aid.

    How to apply and timelines

    The order of steps is legally significant: first choose a supplier (or its partner) and accept its offer before signing any quote; then choose an RGE professional; then sign the quote; then have the works done; then send the file (invoices, signed quote, sworn statement, equipment performance evidence) to the supplier. An incomplete or non-compliant file means the premium is refused. The 6th obligation period runs from January 2026 to December 2030, so the framework is stable for several years, though individual supplier offers change.

    Cautions and program gotchas

    Signing a quote before accepting the supplier's offer is the classic disqualifier — the sequence cannot be reversed. Quotes must detail brands, references and performance figures, name any subcontractor, and must not show a deposit dated before the supplier contract. Only works strictly matching the standardised sheet's technical criteria qualify. Free specialist renovation advisers (conseillers France Rénov') can review a project before commitment. As with MaPrimeRénov', verify RGE status on the official directory and be wary of door-to-door sellers promising "free" works.

    Program details change — verify current rules on the official program page before applying.

    Ready to Apply?

    Visit the official program website to check your eligibility, find application forms, and get the most up-to-date information.

    Visit Official Program Site

    Other Programs You May Qualify For

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    MaPrimeRénov'

    The main French state aid for energy renovation, adapted to household income.

    Up to €70,000 for systemic renovation

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    MaPrimeRénov' Sérénité (France)

    Special high-rate renovation grants for low-income French households aiming for deep energy efficiency gains.

    Up to 50% of project cost (max €17,500)

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