France’s power utility pledges $118 million to cool schools
France's power utility, EDF, has pledged $118 million to cool schools amid a record-breaking heatwave in Europe. The funding will be used to install cooling systems in schools, nurseries, and daycare centers to better prepare for future heatwaves. The move comes after thousands of schools were forced to close due to extreme heat, with teaching unions protesting poor working conditions.
- ▪EDF has committed €80 million to install cooling systems in schools and daycare centers.
- ▪Half of the funding will provide over 100,000 cooling devices across more than 10,000 facilities by September 2026.
- ▪The remainder of the funding will be allocated in €10,000 lump sums per establishment to support longer-term cooling installations until June 2027.
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- ▪ French public energy company EDF pledges €80 million to cool schools — Le Monde (EN)
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France’s power utility pledges $118 million to cool schoolsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxRecord-breaking heatwave in Europe this week has forced the closure of thousands of schools. PHOTO: AFPPublished Jun 26, 2026, 03:54 PMUpdated Jun 26, 2026, 03:54 PMSet as preferred sourceSummariseFrench state-owned utility EDF has committed €80 million (S$117.9 million) to install cooling systems in schools, nurseries, and daycare centres to better prepare for future heatwaves.Half of the funding will provide over 100,000 cooling devices such as fans, misting units, and air conditioners across more than 10,000 facilities by September 2026, while the remainder will be allocated in €10,000 lump sums per establishment to support longer-term cooling installations until June…
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