Recent changes in energy prices paint a complex picture for businesses, oscillating between current easing and expectations of high costs in the medium to long term. Here is a detailed assessment by INSEE, adapted to the challenges of tertiary buildings and the need to comply with the tertiary decree.
INSEE report: Significant increase in energy costs in 2022
INSEE recently highlighted a significant increase in energy costs for companies with more than 20 employees due to the rise in energy prices amplified by the conflict in Ukraine.:
- +54% in 2022
- +40% in 2021
In total, the increase reaches 116% in 2 years, this represents a total expenditure of 22 billion euros for 2022.
Paradoxically, despite a slight increase in industrial production, consumption in the industrial sector has generally decreased, with energy-intensive sectors recording marked declines:
- -9% for gas
- -3% for electricity
The current period, however, offers an opportunity with an easing of electricity and gas prices. To anticipate future fluctuations, companies can take advantage of the ARENH by completing their purchases at rates lower than €100/MWh.
Faced with this increase in energy bills, how can you optimize your consumption? In 3 months by acting on operations during the heating season, it is possible to significantly reduce the bill.
INSEE report: Significant increase in energy costs in 2022
INSEE recently highlighted a significant increase in energy costs for companies with more than 20 employees due to the rise in energy prices amplified by the conflict in Ukraine.:
- +54% in 2022
- +40% in 2021
In total, the increase reaches 116% in 2 years, this represents a total expenditure of 22 billion euros for 2022.
Paradoxically, despite a slight increase in industrial production, consumption in the industrial sector has generally decreased, with energy-intensive sectors recording marked declines:
- -9% for gas
- -3% for electricity
The current period, however, offers an opportunity with an easing of electricity and gas prices. To anticipate future fluctuations, companies can take advantage of the ARENH by completing their purchases at rates lower than €100/MWh.
Faced with this increase in energy bills, how can you optimize your consumption? In 3 months by acting on operations during the heating season, it is possible to significantly reduce the bill.
What are the prospects for 2024?
The persistence of high prices remains probable throughout 2024, with determining elements such as:
- the progressive obsolescence of the French nuclear fleet
- the planned end of the ARENH by 2026
- the growth in energy demand, stimulated by the electrification of uses
Faced with high price forecasts for 2024-2030, industrial companies are investing massively (29% in 2022) in energy efficiency:
An approach that is all the more crucial in the context of regulatory compliance with the tertiary decree, encouraging tertiary buildings to align with energy efficiency standards.
How to finance your energy renovation strategy?
Tertiary Decree, BACS Decree, law to accelerate renewable energies, in 2023-2024 regulations will be strengthened for tertiary buildings.
Sobre Energie and its partners Groupe la Poste and Banque des Territoires can support you at different levels:
- measuring and monitoring your energy consumption
- energy audits to prioritize your work scenarios
- search for funding (subsidies, CEE, loans)
- Tertiary Decree strategy