Agence locale de l’énergie et du climat

What Agence locale de l’énergie et du climat does

ALEC (Agence Locale de l'Énergie et du Climat de la Grande Région Grenobloise) is a French public-interest association (loi 1901) established in 2013 and headquartered in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France. It delivers free, independent energy advisory services to three constituencies across the Greater Grenoble region: inhabitants (homeowners, co-owners, tenants), local authorities and municipalities, and renovation professionals (RGE artisans, architects, technical offices). The organization's operating budget is composed entirely of public subsidies from Grenoble Alpes Métropole, the Département de l'Isère, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, intercommunalities, ADEME, and energy savings certificates (CEE); it does not charge end users for its core advisory services.

ALEC's product surface spans flagship programs and digital tools. Core programs include Mur Mur (the Grenoble Alpes Métropole renovation aid scheme, with 1,000+ houses renovated since 2016 and a 3,000-by-2030 target), Prime Air Bois (up to €2,000 to replace polluting wood heaters), Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' (formal accompaniment under the national France Rénov' framework, achieved in 2025), the Fonds Chaleur métropolitain for renewable heating in condominiums, and Copro'Confort for energy sobriety. Digital tools include the Bingo Réno renovation scenario simulator, an online financial-aid calculator, and the Métréoénergies consumption-tracking platform. Professional and municipal offerings include Pros de la Réno (330+ firms served since 2020), IRVE advisory for EV charging stations in condominiums, Rénocopro training, and PCAET climate-plan support for municipalities. Distribution is multi-channel: a physical office, phone/email, door-to-door neighborhood outreach, monthly co-ownership information meetings, and partnerships with 46+ municipalities, 75+ Mur Mur-labeled contractors, ADEME, ANAH, Ageden, Enedis, and GreenAlp. As of end-2022, ALEC had approximately 55 employees; headcount has since expanded into the 51–100 band, and the organization is governed by a 15-member board with Gildas Bouffaud appointed president in June 2026.

Name

Agence locale de l’énergie et du climat

Legal name

Agence Locale de l'Energie et du Climat (ALEC) de la Grande Région Grenobloise

Website

https://alec-grenoble.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ALEC Grenoble is a publicly funded French association that delivers free energy advisory, renovation accompaniment, and climate-transition support to residents, municipalities, and professionals across the Greater Grenoble region, operating flagship programs Mur Mur and Prime Air Bois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Advisory Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUADALAO

DER Program Operations & Customer/Installer Enablement (Applications, Portals, Inspections)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D)/Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Integration & Hosting Capacity

SECONDARYEUAMAJAL

EV Charging as DER (Managed Charging, V2G/V2B)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Distributed Energy Resources & Community Renewables (Community Solar, Microgrids)

SECONDARYEUAMAJAH

Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Distributed Energy Resources & Community Renewables (Community Solar, Microgrids)

Keywords

• Energy advisory services
• Building renovation consulting
• Renewable energy programs
• Climate action planning
• Energy efficiency support

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-martin-d'heres

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public funding and subsidies: As a public agency, ALEC is funded by Grenoble Alpes Métropole, intercommunalities, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Département de l'Isère, and energy savings certificates (Certificats d'Économies d'Énergie - CEE). Core advisory services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ALEC (Agence Locale de l'Énergie et du Climat) Grenoble provides free, independent advisory services on energy efficiency, building renovation, and renewable energy to inhabitants, municipalities, and renovation professionals in the Greater Grenoble region of France. The agency operates the Mur Mur energy renovation program, Prime Air Bois wood heating subsidy, Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' (MAR) individualized support, and digital tools including Bingo Réno renovation simulator, online financial aid calculator, and Métrœnergies energy consumption tracking platform. It also delivers professional workshops, training programs, and manages the Fonds Chaleur métropolitain for renewable heating in collective buildings.

Product overview

ALEC Grenoble functions as a public energy advisory organization — not a technology product company — offering an integrated suite of advisory, financial aid programs, and digital tools for energy transition. Its core offering centers on the Mur Mur energy renovation program (delivered in partnership with Grenoble Alpes Métropole) and the Prime Air Bois wood heating subsidy, both supported by personalized advising through its Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' and Info Énergie services. Digital tools include the Bingo Réno renovation simulator, an online financial aid calculator, and the Métroénergies consumption-tracking platform. Services extend to professional renovation advisors (Pros de la Réno), local authority support, and specialized programs for co-ownerships (Copro'Confort, Rénocopro, IRVE charging station support). The organization also delivers practical workshops, professional training programs (eco-ateliers, Conversations Carbone), and manages the Fonds Chaleur for renewable heating in collective buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mur Mur (Dispositif d'aide à la rénovation énergétique) Grenoble Alpes Métropole's flagship energy renovation program providing financial aid and free personalized advisory support to homeowners (houses and co-ownerships) for insulation, heating upgrades, and comprehensive renovations. ALEC delivers the advisory component; the Métropole handles funding. Since 2016, over 1,000 houses and hundreds of co-ownerships have been renovated.
• Prime Air Bois Local financial aid program run by Grenoble Alpes Métropole offering up to €2,000 for households to replace old, polluting wood heating devices with high-performance models (pellet stoves, wood stoves, inserts). ALEC provides technical advice and support with the application process.
• Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' (MAR) Individualized renovation support service provided by ALEC under the national France Rénov' framework. Trained advisors guide residents through their entire renovation project, from initial diagnosis to work completion and subsidy claims.
• Service Info Énergie / Espace Info-Énergie Free, independent energy advisory service for residents, businesses, and local authorities covering energy savings, renewable energy, and building renovation. Available via telephone hotline, email, in-person appointments, and online resources.
• Bingo Réno Online renovation scenario simulator allowing users to model energy renovation projects in 3 clicks and receive personalized recommendations. Integrated into ALEC's advising workflow for homeowner consultations.
• Simulateur d'aides financières à la rénovation Online calculator enabling users to estimate applicable financial subsidies (MaPrimeRénov', CEE, Mur Mur) based on their specific renovation project details and household income.
• Métrœnergies Free online platform for Greater Grenoble residents to track daily and monthly energy consumption, compare with similar households, and access personalized energy-saving advice. Promoted by ALEC as part of its energy advisory services.
• Service Pros de la Réno Advisory service for renovation professionals (RGE artisans, architects, design offices, real estate agents) providing technical guidance, subsidy compliance tools, training sessions, and a dedicated resource portal to help them better advise their own clients.
• Accompagnement collectivités Technical and methodological support for municipalities on climate and energy planning, including climate action plan (PCAET) animation, building energy audits, renewable energy development, green space management, and citizen engagement.
• Fonds Chaleur métropolitain Metropolitan fund providing technical support and financial aid (covering 70% of feasibility study costs and work subsidies) for installing renewable heating systems in co-ownerships — including wood pellet/wood chip boilers, solar thermal, and geothermal systems. ALEC animates and manages the fund.
• Copro'Confort Experimental energy sobriety advisory service for co-ownerships combining individual door-to-door energy advising and collective workshops on winter and summer comfort. Launched in 2024 with 3 pilot buildings, providing personalized tips and energy-saving equipment.
• Conversations Carbone Cycle of 6 participatory workshops exploring emotions and behavioral change related to climate change and voluntary carbon reduction. Designed for elected officials and residents to inspire long-term, durable lifestyle changes toward lower-carbon living.
• Ateliers chauffage au bois Hands-on workshops teaching best practices for wood heating (top-lit ignition, combustion management, fuel quality, maintenance). Organized by ALEC as part of the Prime Air Bois program to reduce air pollution from inefficient wood-burning devices.
• Formation Rénocopro Professional training program for co-ownership stakeholders (syndics, managers, resident leaders) to understand the challenges and steps of energy renovation in condominiums. Part of ALEC's capacity-building services.
• Formation « Je rénove ma maison : le B.A.BA » Practical and participative workshop helping homeowners understand the basics of energy renovation — insulation options, heating systems, materials, and ventilation. Uses hands-on exercises to help participants prepare their renovation project and engage with professionals.
• Installation de bornes de recharge IRVE en copropriété Free advisory service for co-ownerships on electric vehicle charging station infrastructure installation. ALEC provides technical guidance, connects residents with the Advenir subsidy program, and supports pre-financing arrangements with Enedis/GreenAlp.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% reduction in energy consumption (class G to class B)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SPL OSERminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2021Public limited company providing support on the Decree Tertiaire obligations for energy savings in tertiary buildings over 1000m².
• CEREMAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2021Centre for expertise and risk prevention for sustainable development. Provided technical expertise and tools (RITE) for summer comfort evaluation in buildings.
• Grenoble Alpes MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary founding partner and main funder of ALEC. ALEC provides energy advisory services on behalf of the metropolitan area, including managing the Mur Mur renovation program, Prime Air Bois subsidies, and Fonds Chaleur initiatives.
• Département de l'IsèrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder providing support for renovation programs, including Oasis school courtyard vegetation program and co-funding of projects like the Champagnier heating system.
• Sivom du NéroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew shareholder as of December 2022, representing inter-municipal cooperation on the Néron territory.
• ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency for ecological transition. Co-funder of programs like Fonds Chaleur and BAPAURA, providing methodological support for energy renovation projects.
• Ageden (Association Grenobloise pour le Développement des Énergies Renouvelables)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization within the France Rénov' network. Jointly operates the Info Énergie service for Isère with ALEC, providing 7 Pros de la Réno advisors.
• ANAH (Agence Nationale de l'Habitat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational housing agency managing MaPrimeRénov' subsidies. ALEC serves as Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' (MAR) to help beneficiaries access these national subsidies.
• VoltalisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConnected thermostat provider offering free smart devices to residents heated by electric convectors in the Grenoble metropolitan area.
• NegaWattminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation promoting carbon reduction through the 'Conversations Carbone' methodology - a psychological approach to sustainable lifestyle changes.
• CAPEB Isère, FFB Isère, CMA Isère, CCI IsèreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional organizations for craftsmen, builders, trades, and commerce consulted to design the Pros de la Réno service for renovation professionals.
• Cluster Eco-rénovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cluster bringing together eco-renovation stakeholders to develop the sector and support professional integration.
• 46+ metropolitan municipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner municipalities including Grenoble, Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Meylan, Echirolles, Fontaine, Sassenage, Vizille, and others - participating in ALEC initiatives and providing local support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Bruxelles Environnement / Leefmilieu Brussel: Brussels-Capital Region's public environmental agency offering building energy advisory, subsidy guidance (Renolution), and climate support for residents and municipalities — closely comparable in regional public-agency role to ALEC's Grenoble Alpes Métropole remit.
• Verbraucherzentrale Energieberatung: Germany's federal-state network of consumer advice centers providing free, independent energy advisory for households. Highly comparable service model (free, public-funded, subsidy navigation), but operates under a different regulatory and federal-state framework in Germany.

Broad incumbents

• ANAH (Agence Nationale de l'Habitat): France's national housing agency managing MaPrimeRénov' and other private-home subsidies; ALEC serves as the regulated on-the-ground MAR accompaniator referring beneficiaries to ANAH. Broader incumbent that funds and validates the subsidy programs ALEC supports.
• ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique): France's national ecological transition agency and ALEC's core co-funder/methodological partner (Fonds Chaleur, BAPAURA). Operates as a much broader incumbent with national policy, R&D, and funding remits that subsume ALEC's local advisory scope.
• France Rénov': National public service framework under which ALEC operates as Mon Accompagnateur Rénov'; broader national incumbent that defines the rules, branding, and accreditation scheme to which ALEC and 450+ local Spaces Conseil France Rénov' adhere.

Others

• Energy Cities: European network of 1,000+ local and regional governments driving the energy transition; ALEC's local-government engagement model (climate plans, citizen mobilization, renewable heating support) sits squarely within Energy Cities' thematic and member network scope.

Direct peers

• Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE): UK-based independent charity delivering free home energy advice, community engagement on fuel poverty, and local-authority climate support. Closest international peer to ALEC in mission, funding model (grant-funded), and service mix.
• Effy: France's leading energy renovation marketplace aggregating RGE artisans and subsidy assistance for households. Directly competes with ALEC's homeowner advisory on subsidy navigation while operating a commercial lead-generation model nationally.
• Ageden (Association Grenobloise pour le Développement des Énergies Renouvelables): Grenoble-based non-profit energy agency co-operating the Info Énergie service for Isère alongside ALEC. Directly comparable as a local public-interest energy advisory covering renewable energy and energy efficiency for residents and professionals.
• Hellio: France's largest energy renovation platform assisting households with subsidy applications and installing heat pumps, insulation, and PV. Direct commercial alternative to ALEC in subsidy navigation but with a paid services model across the national market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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