France’s power utility pledges $118 million to cool schools
Most schools in France lack air-conditioning and are not designed to withstand extreme heat. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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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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