French Court of Auditors recommends removing structural barriers to geothermal energy in France
Geothermal energy represents only about 1% of final heat consumption in France. The Court of Auditors identifies obstacles to its development and makes recommendations to accelerate the deployment of this renewable energy source.
| Countries | France |
|---|---|
| Sector | Énergie Géothermique |
| Theme | Régulation & Gouvernance |
The French Court of Auditors has published a report on the state of geothermal energy in France. The institution describes this energy as “local, renewable, carbon-free and continuously available” and considers it “has major assets for the energy transition.” Despite these characteristics, the sector remains marginal in the national energy mix at approximately 1% of final heat consumption, according to the report data.
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