12.  Conclusion

The French government's policy of encouraging energy savings is a key component of its environmental objectives.

The measures taken and resources deployed by French governments in the past have led to major advances in the knowledge and skills acquired in France (public expertise, energy consultancy professionals, standards documents, guides, etc.), ensuring that France plays a pioneering role in this field. We deplore the fact that France is disengaging from this field. These measures need to be maintained and reinforced if skills are to be preserved and developed. The will and seriousness of an energy and environmental policy can be judged by the concrete measures taken to support and monitor quality energy consulting and energy-saving investments.

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