EDF
EDF is France's incumbent electricity supplier and the operator of the regulated electricity tariff (Tarif Reglemente de Vente, known as Tarif Bleu).
EDF operates in the French Energy segment.
EDF: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Incumbent electricity supplier
- Founded
- 1946
- Regulated tariff
- Operates the regulated electricity tariff (Tarif Bleu), which still exists
- Market
- Liberalised since 2007 (households can choose any supplier)
- Distribution grid
- Enedis (independent of the supplier)
- Smart meter
- Linky (electricity)
- Regulator
- CRE (Commission de regulation de l'energie)
- Revenue
- TODO(verify)
- Customers
- TODO(verify)
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
How EDF compares
EDF is NOT the electricity grid operator and is NOT a regulator. The physical distribution grid is run by Enedis, and the market is overseen by the CRE. EDF is a supplier that also holds the historic regulated electricity tariff (Tarif Bleu), unlike alternative suppliers such as Engie, TotalEnergies, or Octopus Energy France.
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EDF: Frequently Asked Questions
What is EDF?
EDF is France's incumbent electricity supplier and the operator of the regulated electricity tariff, known as Tarif Bleu. EDF is a supplier, not the grid operator.
Is EDF the same as the electricity grid?
No. EDF is a supplier; the electricity distribution grid is operated by Enedis, which is independent of EDF and serves every supplier equally.
Does EDF still offer a regulated tariff?
Yes. EDF still offers the regulated electricity tariff (Tarif Bleu), which continues to exist, unlike the regulated gas tariff that ended in June 2023.
Can I choose a supplier other than EDF?
Yes. The French electricity market has been liberalised since 2007, so households are free to leave EDF for an alternative supplier and switch back at any time.
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