French region Midi Pyrénées: A new energy plan

03/02 | The Midi Pyrénées, a region in the south west of France, is one of the most dynamic regions in the country in terms of industry, economy and population. It combines four national parks, covering around 20 per cent of the region’s territory, and large industry players such as Airbus and EADS. Midi Pyrénées now faces the tough challenge of protecting its rich environment while at the same time allowing for further industrial development of the region. In January 2012, the Conseil Régional (regional government) of Midi Pyrénées presented an in-depth report on energy, climate and air quality in the region. It was presented to the French state and sets out the necessary measures that must be taken in the region in order to implement best practices in energy saving and environmental protection. The recommendations focus on the region’s primary industrial energy consumers.