Mr. Mathieu Wellhoff

Observation, Evaluation and Economic Unit
French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME)

Having studied at the IEP (Institute of Political Science Studies) in Paris, then at Sorbonne University and then at Ecole des Mines de Paris, Mathieu Wellhoff joined ADEME and was charged with coordinating institutional cooperation with Central and Eastern European countries in preparation for their accession to the European Union.

Following this, he then joined the Economic Unit of the Agency where he is responsible for the development of innovative economic tools such as the sustainable development saving scheme, energy efficiency certificates, domestic projects etc

He is thus involved in the creation of financing mechanisms for energy efficiency projects within the framework of the Grenelle de l'environnement a framework law laying out measures to combat climate change. In particular, he is the driving force behind the roll-out of 0% eco-loans 30,000 loans with a 0% interest rate which are designed to finance improved energy efficiency in buildings and which are distributed by all French banks.