Published on
26/06/2026 - 12:55 GMT+2
The funding will cover a range of solutions, including fans, misting systems, portable air conditioners, fixed air-conditioning units and longer-term structural cooling upgrades for future heatwaves.
“As heatwaves affect our country, we wanted to take concrete action by helping schools, nurseries, and leisure centers equip themselves with both readily available cooling solutions and sustainable facilities,” EDF chief Bernard Fontana said in a statement published on Friday.
Half of the funding — €40 million — will go toward quick-deployment equipment such as fans, misting systems and portable air-conditioning units, capped at 10 units per establishment. The remaining €40 million will support structural upgrades, including reversible air-to-air heat pumps.
