Air Conditioning in France: More Cooling, Higher Environmental Costs

Paris - 04.08.2026: Air conditioning is increasingly becoming an everyday feature in French homes. An article published by Franceinfo on Tuesday examines the consequences for the environment and energy supply. According to the state environmental agency ADEME, around 24 percent of households had an air conditioning system in 2025. Two years earlier, the figure was still 18 percent. According to Franceinfo, the share has nearly doubled within a decade.According to ADEME, the available statistics range between 18 and 26 percent. The differences are explained by varying survey methods and the ...