Energies Vienne: a French example of energy governance at the territorial level

This article presents a French model of territorial energy governance, using the example of the Energies Vienne group. This local distribution company is owned and controlled by the local authorities through a consortium, the Energies Vienne Syndicate. It allows the local authorities to play a fundamental role in the future of their systems by running a mixed-capital company active in all energy sectors: decentralised production of renewable energy, management of distribution networks, supply of electricity and gas, and provision of energy services aimed at lowering the energy consumption of local authorities, companies and citizens