France CFE receipts: intermunicipal wind power zones
France CFE receipts: intermunicipal wind power zones stood at 1.07 EUR million in 2025, according to OFGL – Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (data.ofgl.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Local taxation and state grants table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2012 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Local taxation and state grants table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax receipts, all recipients | 8,220.58 | 7,872.51 | 7,455.61 | 6,961.4 | 6,716.84 | 7,969.78 | 7,724.91 | 7,659.31 | 7,390.21 | 7,104.52 | |
| Intermunicipal groupings, wind power zones | 1.07 | 0.93 | 0.8 | 0.71 | 0.66 | 1.16 | 1.1 | 1.21 | 1.06 | 0.94 | |
| Syndicates | 2.37 | 2.22 | 2.31 | 2.65 | 2.26 | 2.13 | 2.12 | 2.25 | 3.46 | 6.06 |
Understanding france CFE receipts: intermunicipal wind power zones
Intermunicipal groupings operating designated wind power zones collect and retain this specialised category of business property contribution receipts. The series isolates financial yields generated specifically by renewable energy generation infrastructure situated within legally defined wind development perimeters, distinguishing these revenues from standard commercial tax collections or general business park proceeds. It excludes all conventional industrial assets, retail establishments, and corporate properties located outside the prescribed renewable energy zones.
Analyzing these specialised revenue flows requires close attention to regulatory adjustments governing renewable energy taxation and the commissioning of new generation facilities. Analysts should evaluate year-on-year developments while accounting for potential lag times between the physical installation of wind turbines and their official inclusion on local tax rolls. A common pitfall is expecting stable, linear revenue patterns, given that these receipts can experience sharp structural breaks when large energy installations are completed or when national tax formulas for renewable assets undergo legislative revision.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific infrastructure generates these wind power zone tax receipts?
- Renewable energy installations, specifically commercial wind turbines located within designated perimeters, generate this revenue.
- Are standard commercial properties included in this metric?
- No, standard retail and traditional industrial assets located outside renewable energy perimeters are excluded.
- Why might these receipts show sudden shifts from year to year?
- The commissioning of large new wind farms or legislative changes to energy tax formulas frequently cause structural breaks.