[en] This publication proposes a synthesis of contributions and debates of a conference which addressed the issue of energy efficiency. This issue is first presented and discussed as a new ambition for Europe and a crucial stake for France. It is also addressed as a challenge for companies as illustrated by some experiments (public lighting of a bike lane, management of refrigeration installations in mass retail), a challenge for training and education, a funding challenge for local communities with the possible support of different agencies (ADEME, OSEO).

[en] Taking the opportunity of its Annual Conference, on 26 May 2009 in Paris, UFE unveiled its 'Vision 2020', on the key role which electricity plays in fighting climate change. Aware of the stakes, the entire French electricity industry turned out, in all its diversity, with players of every size and from area of activity, alongside the largest industrial sectors and representatives of the public authorities. In closing the day, Laurence Parisot, MEDEF Chairman, reminded attendees that sustainable development is now a vital component of France's offering