Three Years After the French Energy Transition for Green Growth Law: Has the ‘Energy Transition’ Actually Started at the Local Level?

Abstract

In August 2015, the French Parliament adopted the Energy Transition for Green Growth Law. This law contains ambitious qualitative and quantitative targets to be implemented by 2030. In line with what literature has shown, an important share of the success of this energy and climate policy relies on local governments. The law, which was adopted at the same time with decentralisation reforms, creates a lot of new opportunities for local authorities to take action. Thus, there is wholesale energy governance reform. Almost three years after the adoption of the Energy Transition for Green Growth Law, this article aims at presenting the new energy governance framework in France. It also examines how local governments have used their new powers and to what extent they can contribute to the national energy transition. Indeed, although a lot is expected from them, several barriers and challenges stand on their way.

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