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France Electrifies 6,000 Towns | France News
France is launching a bold, nationwide push to electrify over 6,000 towns and villages, targeting gas and fossil fuel dependence in 109 trial zones — some the size of Lyon or Bordeaux — that could reach a quarter of the population. Designed to slash reliance on volatile imported energy, the plan aims to disconnect entire communities from natural gas grids, replacing gas appliances with electric alternatives where feasible. While not every town will go fully electric — especially those reliant on gas for industry — the initiative spans transport, agriculture, businesses, and homes. Each trial…
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