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
- TRV Base price (≤6 kVA)
- 20.01 c€/kWh TTC + €190.32/year standing charge (6 kVA)
- 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)
- Tarif Bleu heures creuses (6 kVA)
- 21.42 c€/kWh peak, 15.89 c€/kWh off-peak + €192.59/year standing charge
- Share of homes on the Tarif Bleu
- 55.2% of residential electricity sites (Q1 2026); about 2,000 households leave it each day
- Regulated-tariff customers
- 19.37 million residential customers on the Tarif Bleu (31 March 2026)
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
EDF: Plans & Prices
| Plan / product | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tarif Bleu (regulated, Base, 6 kVA) | 20.01 c€/kWh + €190.32/year | State-set reference; about €1,048 a year at 4,287 kWh(as of 2026-08-01) |
| Tarif Bleu Tempo (9 kVA) | From 13.56 c€/kWh + €236.45/year | 300 blue, 43 white and 22 red days; red-day peak 72.95 c€/kWh(as of 2026-10-13) |
| Zen Online | 19.25 c€/kWh + €190.32/year | Online-only, no phone support(as of 2026-10-13) |
| Zen Fixe | 20.82 c€/kWh + €190.32/year | kWh frozen 12 months, priced above the Tarif Bleu(as of 2026-10-13) |
| Avantage Gaz 2 ans | 13.42 c€/kWh + €341.40/year | Fixed gas, below the CRE benchmark of 14.557 c€(as of 2026-10-13) |
Prices from EDF. Verify current pricing on the provider site before buying.
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), 20.01 c€/kWh plus €190.32 a year at 6 kVA since 1 August 2026, unlike the regulated gas tariff, which was abolished on 1 July 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. Every contract is sans engagement, with no exit fee, and switching never interrupts supply.
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