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Overview
- The partnership was announced on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Chevril dam in Tignes and formally designates EDF as the Cojop’s first private "partenaire fondateur" and official low‑carbon electricity supplier.
- EDF said it will focus on electrifying mobility to cut travel emissions, boosting the energy performance of temporary and permanent venues, and supporting responsible water management in mountain valleys.
- Organisers did not disclose the financial terms of the deal, and the Cojop continues to pursue a wider sponsorship target of about €590 million to fund the Games.
- Officials presented the move as a continuation of EDF’s role from Paris 2024, citing the company’s local hydroelectric assets and workforce as a way to leave a lasting energy legacy in Alpine territories.
- Cojop leaders say the agreement provides fresh commercial momentum after recent organisational turbulence and could help attract more premium sponsors as planning for the 2030 Winter Games advances.