ALEC 78 - Agence Locale de l'Energie et du Climat - Centre et sud Yvelines

What ALEC 78 - Agence Locale de l'Energie et du Climat - Centre et sud Yvelines does

ALEC 78 (Agence Locale de l'Énergie et du Climat 78) is a non-profit public-interest agency founded in 2001 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France, serving the center and south Yvelines territory in Île-de-France. It operates as a free, neutral, and independent third-party advisor on energy transition and climate issues, providing guidance to households, condominium associations, subdivisions, municipalities, local businesses, and renewable energy project developers across five intermunicipal territories (Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Versailles Grand Parc, Rambouillet Territoires, Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, and Coeur d'Yvelines).

The agency's service portfolio comprises three core offerings — France Rénov' (housing renovation advice via dedicated Guichets Ménages, Copropriétés, and Lotissements), Conseil en Énergie Partagé / CEP (shared energy advice for municipalities covering building audits, consumption monitoring, and regulatory compliance), and Animation Chaleur Renouvelable (renewable heat project advisory delivered via the Réseau Chaleur Renouvelable Yvelinois) — supplemented by territorial animation events (visits, conferences, workshops, fairs) and the Concours Maison Économe annual community competition. The agency is governed under Article 43 bis A of the 2021 Climate and Resilience Law and Article 211-5-1 of the French Energy Code, and operates with no proprietary technology platform; delivery is human-driven through in-person consultations at its headquarters and 10+ satellite municipal locations, plus telephone, email, and video-call channels.

ALEC 78 generates no commercial revenue; all services are free to end users. Operating costs are funded entirely through public institutional grants from ADEME, ANAH, the Île-de-France Region, the European Union (FEDER), the Yvelines Department, and the five intermunicipal communities within its territory. Governance is exercised through a Board composed of elected officials from member municipalities and representatives from associate members including GRDF, ENEDIS, EDF, and Soliha. ALEC 78 is also a member of the FLAME federation, the national network of French local energy and climate agencies.

Name

ALEC 78 - Agence Locale de l'Energie et du Climat - Centre et sud Yvelines

Legal name

Agence Locale de l'Énergie et du Climat 78

Website

https://alec78.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ALEC 78 is a French non-profit public-interest agency founded in 2001 that provides free, neutral energy and climate advisory services to households, condominiums, municipalities, and businesses across five intermunicipal territories in centre and south Yvelines, funded by public institutional grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Energy Advisory Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Afforestation, Reforestation & Revegetation (ARR) (EUABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Utility-Integrated Distributed Energy Resources (DER) & Non-Wires Alternatives (EUACALAF)

Keywords

• Energy renovation advisory
• Public energy services
• Renewable energy consulting
• Municipal energy management
• Climate transition guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Montigny-le-Bretonneux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public institutional funding: ALEC 78 is funded through public institutional channels including ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique), ANAH (Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration de l'Habitat), the Île-de-France Region, the European Union (FEDER fund), the Department of Yvelines, and local intermunicipal communities (Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Versailles Grand Parc, Cœur d'Yvelines). Its founding in 2001 was supported by ADEME and the Communauté d'Agglomération de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ALEC 78 is a non-profit public interest agency that delivers free, neutral, and independent advisory services on energy renovation, renewable energy, and climate transition. It supports individual households through the France Rénov' program, assists condominiums and subdivisions with collective renovation projects, and helps municipalities reduce energy costs and comply with regulations through the Conseil en Énergie Partagé service.

Product overview

ALEC 78 operates as a unified advisory platform providing free, independent energy and climate services to households, condominiums, housing developments, and municipalities in center and south Yvelines. The core offering consists of France Rénov' (housing renovation advice), Conseil en Énergie Partagé (municipal energy management), and Animation Chaleur Renouvelable (renewable heat advisory), supported by specialized guichets for condominiums, lotissements, and households. The organization also runs the Maison Économe competition and public animation events. These services work together as a comprehensive ecosystem addressing energy transition from individual homeowners to collective building projects and municipal infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• France Rénov' (Espace Conseil) Public service for housing renovation advice offering free, neutral, and independent guidance on energy-efficient home improvements including insulation, ventilation, heating systems, and financial aid navigation for individual households in Yvelines.
• Conseil en Énergie Partagé (CEP) Shared energy advice service for municipalities and intermunicipal communities providing energy analysis of public building stock, consumption monitoring, energy savings identification, regulatory watch, and project accompaniment to reduce communal energy costs.
• Animation Chaleur Renouvelable Renewable heat animation service delivered through the Réseau Chaleur Renouvelable Yvelinois, providing free technical and regulatory advice for developing renewable heat projects including solar thermal, wood energy, geothermal, and collective heat networks for businesses, associations, and project holders.
• Guichet Copropriétés Dedicated advisory service for condominium syndic councils and building managers, providing guidance on collective energy renovation projects from initial assessment and audit through owner mobilization, financial aid coordination, and construction work oversight.
• Guichet Lotissements Dedicated advisory service for organized housing subdivisions (lotissements) and homeowner associations (ASL, AFUL) facilitating collective energy renovation projects with optimized costs and group purchasing power.
• Guichet Ménages Household renovation advisory service providing personalized advice on energy consumption management, renewable energy adoption, and housing project planning for individual households in Yvelines.
• Animations Territoriales Territorial animation service providing public information events, technical meetings for municipalities and professionals, and energy savings awareness workshops for residents across the three territories of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Versailles Grand Parc, and Cœur d'Yvelines.
• Concours Maison Économe Yvelines Annual competition recognizing Yvelines homeowners who have completed energy-efficient renovation projects, adopted renewable energy systems, or constructed passive or positive-energy homes, fostering community engagement around energy transition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Municipalities supported by the Shared Energy Advice (CEP) service benefit from cost-shared expertise where costs are compensated by realized energy savings

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• FLAME (Fédération des Agences Locales de Maîtrise de l'Énergie et du Climat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALEC 78 is a member of FLAME, the national federation of French local energy and climate agencies. FLAME represents the French network of ALECs at national and European levels, coordinates project groups, and disseminates expertise. Membership provides ALEC 78 with access to a national network, shared methodologies, and collective advocacy.
• Réseau Chaleur Renouvelable YvelinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALEC 78 is a founding member of the Chaleur Renouvelable Yvelinois network, which carries the renewable heat animation mission for south Yvelines. The network is supported by ADEME and GRDF and partners with Énergies Solidaires and Ingéniery to promote collective renewable heat projects across the territory.
• Energies SolidairescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergies Solidaires is a partner for the renewable heat animation mission in south Yvelines. It is also the designated France Rénov' advisor for north Yvelines, routing residents with properties in the north of the department to the appropriate local service.
• ANAH (Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration de l'Habitat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANAH is a key institutional funder of ALEC 78's France Rénov' service for housing renovation advice. As the national agency for housing improvement, ANAH co-funds the free advisory services and provides the regulatory framework for home renovation financial incentives.
• GRDF (Gaz Réseau Distribution France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRDF is a funding partner for the renewable heat animation mission and holds governance positions on the ALEC 78 board through Chaibia Hanine (Treasurer and Secretary of the Board) and Vincent Lenouvel (Deputy Territorial Director of Île-de-France). Chaibia Hanine represents GRDF in governance, while the company also sponsors the Shared Energy Advice and renewable energy advisory services.
• ENEDISmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerENEDIS holds a governance seat on the ALEC 78 board through Sandrine Couvelard (Territorial Director of Yvelines) as a member representative. ENEDIS contributes to the governance of the agency and is a supporter of energy transition initiatives in the territory.
• EDF (Électricité de France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDF holds a governance seat on the ALEC 78 board through Sophie Blandel (Director of Territorial Development of Yvelines). EDF is a member associate contributing to the agency's governance and support of energy transition activities.
• ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADEME is a founding institutional partner that supported the creation of ALEC 78 in 2001 and continues to provide funding for missions including the France Rénov' service, Shared Energy Advice, and renewable energy advisory. ADEME's regional Île-de-France office is a key public funding source.
• Soliha Yvelines-EssonnemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoliha Yvelines-Essonne is represented on the ALEC 78 board through Catherine Di-Costanzo (Director). Soliha provides housing support services and is a member associate supporting the mission of housing renovation advice.
• Rambouillet TerritoiresmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRambouillet Territoires is one of the five intermunicipal communities in ALEC 78's territory and a member of the agency's governance. It is also the designated France Rénov' contact for its jurisdiction and refers residents to the ALEC 78 for advice.
• CAUE Yvelines (Conseil en Architecture, Urbanisme et Environnement)minorOthersCAUE Yvelines is referenced as a complementary resource for residents seeking advice on architecture or home layout, recommended alongside the France Rénov' service.
• ADIL Yvelines (Agence Départementale d'Information sur le Logement)minorOthersADIL Yvelines is referenced as a complementary partner for residents needing legal or rental dispute advice, recommended alongside the France Rénov' service.
• AutonomYminorOthersAutonomY is recommended as a complementary resource for residents seeking advice on housing adaptation for independent living and autonomy at home.
• IngénieryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIngéniery is a partner in the renewable heat animation mission (Chaleur Renouvelable Yvelinois), providing technical engineering expertise alongside ALEC 78, Énergies Solidaires, and the network.
• Parc Naturel Régional de la Haute Vallée de ChevreusemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe PNR (Regional Nature Park) of Haute Vallée de Chevreuse is one of the five intermunicipal communities in ALEC 78's territory and participates in the agency's governance. It also co-sponsors the Maison Économe competition and is listed as a funder and supporter of ALEC 78's activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Agence Parisienne du Climat (APC): The Agence Parisienne du Climat is the Paris-area equivalent of ALEC 78, providing free, neutral energy and climate advisory to households, condominiums, and municipalities. It is also structured as a non-profit association under the French ALEC model, operates France Rénov' services, and is a member of FLAME, making it the most directly comparable peer in terms of mission, model, and service portfolio.
• Réseau Chaleur Renouvelable Yvelinois (RCR78): The Réseau Chaleur Renouvelable Yvelinois is a founding partner network in which ALEC 78 is itself a member. It carries the renewable heat animation mission for south Yvelines, providing free advisory on collective heat projects. While ALEC 78 operates it jointly, RCR78 is functionally a sibling network with overlapping staff (Yves Lenouo), territory, and mission.

Others

• Soliha Yvelines-Essonne: Soliha Yvelines-Essonne is a housing support organization that sits on ALEC 78's board (Catherine Di-Costanzo) and provides complementary housing improvement services to low-income households in the same territory. Soliha overlaps with ALEC 78 in housing renovation guidance but specializes in social and adapted housing rather than energy-specific advisory.
• France Rénov': France Rénov' is the national public service for housing renovation through which ALEC 78 delivers its core household and condominium advisory services. As the umbrella brand and funding/coordination framework, France Rénov' is an enabling ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor — ALEC 78 is itself a France Rénov' operator.
• ANAH (Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration de l'Habitat): ANAH is the French national agency for housing improvement and a key institutional funder of ALEC 78's France Rénov' service. ANAH administers the financial incentive framework (MaPrimeRénov', etc.) that ALEC 78 helps residents navigate. ANAH is a regulator/funder, not a direct operational competitor, but a defining partner for ALEC 78's housing renovation work.
• CLER — Réseau pour la transition énergétique: CLER is a French national network of energy transition actors and is referenced as one of ALEC 78's partner networks on its website. CLER provides training, resources, and advocacy to local energy transition actors including ALECs. It is an adjacent enabling organization rather than a direct operational competitor.
• FLAME (Fédération des Agences Locales de Maîtrise de l'Énergie et du Climat): FLAME is the national federation of which ALEC 78 is a member. It coordinates the network of French local energy and climate agencies, represents them at national and European levels, and disseminates shared methodologies. FLAME functions as an enabling ecosystem organization rather than a competitor — ALEC 78 contributes to and benefits from its collective advocacy.
• CAUE Yvelines (Conseil d'Architecture, d'Urbanisme et de l'Environnement): CAUE Yvelines is a departmental architecture and urban planning advisory body referenced as a referral partner on ALEC 78's website. CAUE offers complementary advice on architecture, building layout, and urban planning, and serves overlapping resident audiences in the same Yvelines territory. It is an adjacent public advisory body rather than a direct energy-specific competitor.

Regional players

• AREC Île-de-France: AREC Île-de-France is the regional energy and climate agency for the entire Île-de-France region. It operates at a broader geographic scale than ALEC 78, providing strategic energy data, regional planning support, and policy advisory to the Region and its partners. ALEC 78 lists AREC as one of its networks on its website, reflecting an adjacent but more strategic/regional role.

Broad incumbents

• ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique): ADEME is France's national ecological transition agency and one of ALEC 78's principal funders and founding partners. ADEME funds, defines the framework for, and oversees the entire ALEC network across France. While not a direct operational peer, ADEME shapes ALEC 78's mandate, priorities, and funding flows, making it the dominant institutional incumbent in the same space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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