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They pay 30% less for electricity. Their secret? Solar panels

France 24 · Jun 10, 2026, 9:55 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Residents in the town of Escourse, France, pay 30 percent less for their electricity bills than elsewhere in the country. Their secret? Renewable energy. Since 2011, the town has invested more than €1.2 million in solar panels. Homeowners, local businesses and associations now use solar-powered ener

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They pay 30% less for electricity. Their secret? Solar panels

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