Enedis
Enedis is the operator of France's electricity distribution grid, delivering power to homes on behalf of every supplier and managing the Linky smart meter.
Enedis operates in the French Energy segment.
Enedis: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Electricity distribution grid operator
- Role
- Delivers electricity to homes for every supplier
- Independence
- Independent of the supplier; shared by all suppliers
- Smart meter
- Linky (electricity)
- Market
- Liberalised since 2007 (grid is shared and regulated)
- Regulator
- CRE (Commission de regulation de l'energie)
- Sells energy
- No (does not supply electricity)
- Coverage
- TODO(verify)
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
How Enedis compares
Enedis is NOT a supplier and is NOT a regulator. It does not sell electricity or set market policy (suppliers such as EDF and the regulator CRE do that). Enedis operates the shared, regulated electricity distribution grid and is independent of any single supplier.
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Enedis: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enedis?
Enedis is the operator of France's electricity distribution grid, delivering power to homes on behalf of every supplier and managing the Linky smart meter. Enedis is a grid operator, not a supplier.
Does Enedis sell electricity?
No. Enedis does not sell electricity; it operates the distribution grid that carries power to homes, while suppliers such as EDF, Engie, and TotalEnergies sell the electricity itself.
Is Enedis independent of my supplier?
Yes. Enedis operates the shared, regulated grid independently of any single supplier, so it delivers electricity the same way regardless of which supplier you choose.
Who installs the Linky meter, Enedis or my supplier?
Enedis installs and manages the Linky electricity smart meter, since Enedis operates the grid; your supplier only handles billing for the energy you use.
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