In 2022, Aix-Marseille will have spent 14.9 million euros (including tax) of its budget on energy. Given the international context and the contractual arrangements between AMU and its suppliers, the projected expenditure on fluids in 2023 should amount to 24.30 million euros. In this so-called "optimistic" scenario, this represents an increase of 63%, which could rise to 77% by 2024!
In the current state of the markets, the major increases in 2021/2023 concern electricity, with an increase of 300% in 2023, and gas, with an inflationary perspective of 300% in 2024.
It should be noted that laboratory and data center consumption accounts for 80% of total electricity consumption. A proactive approach to scientific and health laboratories will help identify the best practices and the most appropriate technical and organizational measures.