Ecole polytechnique decided to celebrate this 225th anniversary by committing to a strategy of sustainable development For its 225th anniversary, Ecole polytechnique organised on June 7, 2019, the international scientific symposium : “RefleXions: researching, educating and acting for sustainable development” For the occasion, the students of the school launched a call for an ecological awakening, […]
What is energy insecurity? We estimate households devoting more than 10% of their income on energy costs are in a situation of excessive energy effort rate (TEE). In 2013, the INSEE housing survey enumerates 3.6 million households (6.6 million people) concerned. That year, 4 767 000 households reported having suffered from the cold in their […]
Big data and Eco-Renovation: The combination is overdue The eco-renovation is to renovate the houses by improving their isolation and their ventilation and heating/cooling system. The benefits of the eco-renovation are convincing: more comfort for the occupants, reduced bills and a valued asset on resale. Despite a favorable legislative context, the actors of the big […]
What are consumers waiting for to start reducing their energy bill? Maroš Šefčovič, vice-president of the Commission at the head of the energy Union in February 2017 declared that “the heating and cooling represent 40% of the consumption of energy in Europe. And two thirds of the European housing stock were built before the […]
Using big data in predictive analysis and connected objects is providing a breeding ground for deploying renewable energies in the territories. Like Paris and Lyon, French metropolises have begun sharing and cross-referencing data from urban actors (electricity producers, transport networks, communes and individuals). They can map and easily analyze their functioning and its environmental impact. […]
For around ten years, home automation products have been enabling individuals and companies to take control of their homes and offices. Lighting, heating, opening: everything is programmed and controlled remotely. This is definitely a long-term trend. EDF launching its new subsidiary, Sowee (at the end of 2016) which is entirely dedicated to connected home services […]
