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Organized by Le journal du Grand Paris, the Greater Paris Conference will take place on November 14th, 2023, at La Maison de l’Océan in Paris. This unifying event will be a great opportunity to unveil a white paper that gathers recommendations and commitments of the Greater Paris operators in terms of urban planning, housing, energy, networks, building decarbonization, the legacy of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, logistics, and water management. It is the result of a series of prior discussions and working meetings.

Find the program and registration details here

Entre Juine and Renarde local authority has just inaugurated a 5.5-hectare solar power station. This innovative project is the result of a partnership with Énergie Partagée, a citizen movement that has already supported the realization of 350 citizen energy projects in France.

This solar farm, operational since June, will produce approximately 5,000 MWh of electricity per year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of over 4,000 people. It covers an area of 5.5 hectares and houses 8,788 photovoltaic panels equipped with dual sensors.

Thanks to this project, 10% of the annual electricity consumption of the Community of Communes between Juine and Renarde (CCEJR) will be solar-generated. The power station will thus contribute to accelerating the energy transition of Étréchy and its region.

The economic model of this project is based on a twenty-year contract with Fraîcheur de Paris, the operator of the urban cold network of the City of Paris, jointly owned by ENGIE and RATP. CCEJR has created a company, SAS EnR Juine et Renarde, with the participation of Énergie Partagée.

Through this investment, Énergie Partagée enables citizens and local communities to participate in the governance of renewable energy projects, benefit economically from them, and oversee local initiatives.

This initiative represents a significant advancement in promoting renewable energy and sharing economic benefits with local communities.

Read the full article in Les Échos

Gathering passionates and professionals in illustration and independent publishing, Les Puces de l’Illu are returning for their 11th edition on December 2nd and 3rd, 2023. The event will feature exhibitions, a youth area, a space dedicated to press illustrators, panel discussions, conferences, and workshops to discover or rediscover the world of illustration!

📍Location: Campus Fonderie de l’Image, 81-83 Avenue Gallieni, 93170 Bagnolet

📅Saturday, December 2nd, from 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday, December 3rd, from 10 am to 6 pm

Poster by: Alice Météignier

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87% of the French population wishes to have better control over the carbon footprint of their mobility, a fact that Anas Mbasso and Janik Added utilized to create the Moovance app last year. The idea is to encourage users to become aware of the carbon impact of their mobility habits through concrete data. The assessment and management of this information enable them to gain a clearer understanding of how to reduce their carbon footprint in an engaging manner.

Its goal? To assist citizens and businesses in transforming their mobility to achieve the CO₂ reduction target set by the Paris Agreement.

A great idea!

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Renewable energies are essential for a more sustainable future. Did you know that as an individual, you can play a key role in this energy transition?

Eric Larpin’s article for La Croix highlights how citizen savings can contribute to amplifying this transition. Purchase shares in Énergie Partagée Investissement allows thousands of citizens to support local renewable energy projects. Buying a share for 100€ contributes to realize projects such as wind farms, solar power plants, and district heating networks.

Over 7,000 subscribers have already committed to this cause and have supported more than a hundred investments in projects that have a positive impact on environment and communities.

Join the movement for a greener future!

Read the full article in La Croix

In partnership with Continuum Hospitality Group, EXTENDAM will open a new hotel in Las Tablas, the business district of the Spanish capital city. This property, spanning 4,300 square meters, will be delivered in the first half of 2025. It will be an economic hotel with 147 rooms under the ibis rouge brand, following the “Square” concept. It will offer a spacious open area that combines an entrance hall, a cafe and reception lounges.

The elegantly designed rooms will be multifunctional, intended to accommodate both work and relaxation. This two-star hotel targets business, family and tourist clientele.

Read the full article on Business Immo

A must-attend event for contemporary illustration, Les Puces de l’Illu festival is returning to the Campus Fonderie de l’Image and throughout the eastern part of Paris on December 2nd and 3rd.

Les Puces de l’Illu festival is back for a 11th edition at the Campus Fonderie de l’Image on December 2nd and 3rd, 2023. This flagship event in contemporary art features a selection of illustrators, screen printers, engravers, independent publishers and booksellers. It’s a unique opportunity to discover an original work of art.

Sortiraparis.com lists Les Puces de l’Illu festival among the free events not to be missed in Paris region. It is the first festival of contemporary illustration in France, bringing together professionals, curious visitors and a workshop space for young audiences in partnership with Le Musée en Herbe.

Don’t miss this immersion into the world of contemporary art! Mark the date on your calendar and join us for a weekend of artistic inspiration.

Poster: Alice Météignier

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Ostréa was born from several encounters. It began with the meeting of four entrepreneurs who were passionate about the sea and its resources, but most importantly, their encounter with oyster farmers in Riec-sur-Bélon, Brittany. Together, they observed that oyster, mussel, and scallop shells were not being recycled and were ending up in technical landfill sites. Considering that oyster farming generates 250,000 tons of shells annually, Camille Callennec, Tanguy Blevin, Maxime Roux, and Théo Joy took on the challenge of transforming this waste into recycled, low-carbon, and made in France material by offering a marine terrazzo with the appearance of marble or natural stone.

Congratulations on this wonderful idea!

Photo Credit: KIPLI

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The French and European hotel industry continued to record increased RevPAR in October 2023, according to the monthly barometer conducted by EXTENDAM and its partners. October is traditionally a good month for the hotel industry, benefiting from a corporate segment present in the first half and a week of All Saints’ Day when “bleisure” destinations manage to reach full capacity, as explained by Vianney Lautrous, Asset Management Manager at EXTENDAM. With this momentum, France achieved an occupancy rate of 70% in October, showing a slight decline in activity compared to last year.

Find the complete barometer results on Business Immo

Citizen associations and cooperatives play an important role in the social acceptance of renewable energies. Many of them have been established in Paris region with the goal of promoting renewable energies in their area, organized through Energie Partagée network.

For instance, O’Watt citoyen installs solar panels on the roof of ESSEC Business School to promote individual self-consumption. This cooperative, part of Energie partagée, also explores other projects, some of which operate on a collective self-consumption model!

Read the full article in the Journal du Grand Paris