CRE
CRE is the Commission de regulation de l'energie, the independent public authority that regulates the French electricity and gas markets.
CRE operates in the French Energy segment.
CRE: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Independent energy market regulator
- Full name
- Commission de regulation de l'energie
- Role
- Regulates the electricity and gas markets; sets network tariffs
- Market
- Liberalised since 2007 (regulator oversees supplier competition)
- Electricity grid
- Enedis (regulated by the CRE, independent of suppliers)
- Gas grid
- GRDF (regulated by the CRE, independent of suppliers)
- Sells energy
- No (does not supply electricity or gas)
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
How CRE compares
The CRE is NOT a supplier and is NOT a grid operator. It does not sell energy or run the physical grids (Enedis and GRDF do that). The CRE is the regulator that oversees the market, sets network tariffs, and helps ensure fair access for all suppliers.
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CRE: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CRE?
The CRE, or Commission de regulation de l'energie, is the independent public authority that regulates the French electricity and gas markets. The CRE is a regulator, not a supplier.
Does the CRE sell electricity or gas?
No. The CRE does not sell energy; it is the regulator that oversees the market and sets network tariffs, while suppliers such as EDF and Engie sell energy to households.
Is the CRE the same as the grid operator?
No. The CRE is the regulator; the physical grids are operated by Enedis (electricity) and GRDF (gas), which the CRE regulates but does not run.
What does the CRE regulate?
The CRE regulates the French electricity and gas markets, sets the tariffs for use of the transmission and distribution networks, and helps ensure fair access for competing suppliers.
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