Former Minister Dominique Bussereau elected President of Energy Balance

An experienced man at the service of the energy transition

Born in 1952, a graduate of Sciences Po, Dominique Bussereau has had a long political career. A Member of Parliament for Charente-Maritime on several occasions between 1986 and 2017, he held various ministerial portfolios – Secretary of State for Transport and the Sea and then for the Budget (2002-2004), Minister of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Rural Affairs (2004-2007), Secretary of State for Transport (2005-2010) – where he led major infrastructure projects, the development of rail freight, transport modernization, as well as the Grenelle Environment Forum.

Former President of the General and Departmental Council of Charente-Maritime (2008-2021) and of the Assembly of French Departments (2015-2021). He chaired the Ambition France Transports Conference in 2025. He is recognized for his ability to foster dialogue between the State, local authorities, and economic stakeholders. A member of the Académie de Marine and an honorary member of the Académie de l'Air et de l'Espace, he also chairs the French Institute of Public Governance (IFGP).

A clear course: from think tank to “do tank”

By taking over the presidency of Équilibre des Énergies, Dominique Bussereau wishes to preserve the association's DNA of expertise and independence, while taking a new step: transforming Équilibre des Énergies into a true "do tank" and strengthening its position as a key player in the debate on the energy transition in France and Europe.

For Dominique Bussereau: “Our mission is clear: to ensure that reflection translates into concrete action. Energy, housing, transport, infrastructure, the tertiary sector, and industry must be considered together: these are the pillars of a credible, competitive, and fair transition. The energy transition can only succeed if it is realistic for industry, sustainable for the regions, and acceptable to citizens. Our role is to propose concrete solutions to combine decarbonization, competitiveness, business performance, and social justice. We must show that ecology is not an abstraction but a reality that improves daily life, strengthens our energy independence, and supports the country's reindustrialization. Équilibre des Énergies must remain a place for demanding and pragmatic dialogue between public stakeholders, businesses, and experts.”

Brice Lalonde, Honorary President, continues his commitment

As President of Équilibre des Énergies since 2018, Brice Lalonde has made it a respected voice in the French and European energy debate. A former Minister of the Environment and UN Under-Secretary-General for Climate, he now becomes Honorary President.

Brice Lalonde will continue to be involved, particularly on two key themes: the adaptation of societies and infrastructures to climate change and the water-energy-food nexus.

For Brice Lalonde: "The energy transition must rely on all low-carbon solutions, including nuclear power. And in the face of climate change, we must accelerate the adaptation of our infrastructure, our cities, and our lifestyles. I will continue to champion these battles."