Enercoop SCIC

The French renewable energies cooperative Enercoop was created in 2005 and still is the only electric utility organization in the form of a cooperative in France today. Members include Greenpeace, WWF and cooperative institutions like the cooperative bank laNef and the consumption cooperative Biocoop. Its aim is to create many regional cooperatives around France where the local members can be in charge of all parts of the energy process from production to consumption. Its main RES is hydropower with a portfolio share of 86%, with the rest being distributed among wind, solar and biomass. In order to supply its clients with the required energy, Enercoop purchases the necessary quantity through its vast network of private individuals, SME and local groups.

The pioneer shows how cooperation between different stakeholders can be strong enough to challenge unfavourable conditions. It also serves as an illustrative case to demonstrate how one central actor can implement and maintain a country-wide network of subsidiaries.

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