Ademe

The Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maitrise de l'Energie [Agency for Environment and Energy Management] (ADEME) is involved in the implementation of public policies in the areas of environment, energy and sustainable development. To help environmental progress, the agency provides businesses, local communities, governments and the general public, with expert assessment and advice. It also helps to finance projects, from research to implementation, in the following areas: waste management, soil conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy, air quality and the fight against noise.