Planning permission

PV-systems are generally subject to a simple declaration to local Authorities, except in conservation areas or on listed buildings for which the permission has to be given by the State architect responsible for the area (ABF). Always check with your local authority about planning issues before you have a system installed.

Further advice

The Espaces-Info-Energie (EIE) network funded by the State and Regional Governments provides general public with accurate and independent information.

Links to websites

NB French version

WEB LINKS FOR CHILDREN

Precious Planet Game
You get up in the morning to go to school. Careful how you use energy in your home! When the game is over, see what mistakes you made and how to improve your score!
http://www.ademe.fr/particuliers/jeux_2006/REFLEXE_PLANETAIRE/sommaire.html

Challenge for the Earth
Answer the questions and try to make a good score. When the game is over, you will receive a diploma showing the commitments you have made to save the planet.
http://www.defipourlaterre.org/juniors/

Looking at the Earth
Move about on a game board trying to reach box 60… but each time you move, you will use up nuggets of energy! In order to win new nuggets, you must answer questions.
http://www.energiesolaire.info/terreenvue/

All you ever wanted to know about Windpower
http://www.windpower.org/composite-192.htm

WEB LINKS FOR TEACHERS

Energy in Town
Methodological documents for teachers
http://www.ciele.org/EEDD/DocRessEEDD.html

Education for Sustainable Development
Prepared by the French Collectif for Environmental and Sustainable Development Education.
www.educ-envir.org

Educational material for all ages
http://www.fnh.org/francais/doc/en_ligne/energie/intro.htm

Energy and the Environment
CDrom prepared by a group of secondary school and college teachers and specialists.
http://www.enseigner-les-energies.com/

WEB LINKS FOR ADULTS

HESPUL website
www.infoenergie69.org

French Energy Conservation and Environment Agency (ADEME)
www.ademe.fr

NEGAWATT association
An approach, a scenario, concrete proposals for saving energy Our energy models remain based upon an « untouchable » dogma: produce always more to consume always more. Yet, it is urgent to stop the unchecked inflation of our consumption, to share fairly our resources and to contribute to solidarity between people.
www.negawatt.org