Millions of homes have at least one electrical fault in France ‘Electrical installations age, like cars, and you need to call an electrician to check them’, the national electrical safety observatory warns
How can we cut off utilities at French second home from abroad? Meter reading need to be taken to close most accounts
How to contest increased or ‘catch up’ energy bills in France There are several options which may result in a partial refund or a recalculation of a bill What can I do if I have lost my French energy voucher? Six tips to save money on your boiler in France Storm Ciaran in France: power cut payouts to homes begin
Linky meters suspected to be cause of two house fires in France The fires are not thought to be connected but are the latest controversy to hit the smart devices
What are rates for long-term electric car rentals in France? The offers are becoming more popular as electric vehicles rise in popularity also
Warning over QR code scam with electric car charging in France The warning comes as the number of electric vehicles on the roads continues to rise
Can I install an electric charging point at our flat in France? The procedure – and expense – depends on whether you may be open to a group project for the whole building, or require a charging point for your sole use
Large-scale Linky meter fraud discovered in France Illegal tampering of boxes allowed customers to save up to 75% in electricity bills
More about how proposed electricity cuts will work in France Linky meters may reduce the kVA power levels to minimum in case of an energy shortage
Six tips for comparing energy suppliers in France to lower bills Looking at offers from competing suppliers - away from the regulated EDF and Engie tariffs - could save money over the course of your contract
How compensation for electricity power cuts works in France Power cut payments are calculated per five-hour outage
How France plans to avoid electricity price spikes A new deal has been agreed with EDF over nuclear energy rates
Monitor electricity use, predict shortages - five French apps to help We look at how the most popular energy apps could help you manage consumption and plan ahead Linky meters may be used to halve electricity to 200,000 French homes New 'group deal' pledges 12% savings on electricity in France Engie and EDF to reward clients in France who save energy
Aid announced for people to buy radiator thermostats in France The aid will cover up to 80% of the installation costs and comes as part of a raft of new energy- and fuel-saving measures What are the rules for solar panels near historic French monuments? Internet cut after suspected rodents chew cables in southern France Watch out for new energy bill scam in France Price rises but no power cuts: France’s winter electricity forecast Nuclear reactor approved to continue beyond 40 years, first in France
Anger over huge bills from alternative electricity providers in France Bills of over €9,000 have been reported. Providers say it is linked to rising supply costs, but a consumer collective says suppliers are breaking the law
France returns to being top electricity exporter in Europe Increased nuclear and hydropower production has pushed it ahead again of its nearest competitor Sweden
Electricity generator moves like swimming fish in French river trials The company explains how the device turns a flowing river into green energy
Power cut hits nearly 90,000 homes in southern France after explosion The blast at a power substation also injured five technicians
French village slashes electricity bills by using old watermill site A mayor in northern France has made his commune almost energy self-sufficient by harnessing water power again
Electricity bills in France to rise by 10% from August 1 We look at the numbers behind the government’s price shield and the next stage of its phase out
Electricity bills to rise in France as price rise protection reduced They are expected to increase by around €150 per year on average for households on regulated tariffs
French pensioner has electricity cut after refusing Linky smart meter He has now gone more than three weeks without power
France set to open its first electric car battery factory It is part of Emmanuel Macron’s plans to reindustrialise the country
How to sell energy to the grid from your solar panels in France With options to sell either your surplus or wholesale production, we look at the options and requirements needed
Reminder: You have until March 31 to spend last year’s energy vouchers The vouchers, worth up to €277, are aimed at helping low-income households pay their energy bills
Fast electric car charger designed in France can send power to grid Renault promises the bi-directional charger will cost less than existing ones when it is introduced over the next 10 years
‘A particularly deep crack’: Alarm raised over French nuclear plant The discovery at the plant in Normandy has sparked calls for state-owned energy firm EDF to revise its safety strategy.
How can I find a reliable electrician in France? We explain where to look for a local electrician in France, and how to go about choosing one
Thousands in France given free electricity by protesting workers They have been dubbed the ‘Robin Hoods of energy.’ Unions say it is the workers’ way of showing opposition to proposed pension reforms
Price negotiation, free electricity: Five French property updates We also look at ownership rules after 30 years of non-contested use of a piece of land or property and efforts to sell Johnny Hallyday’s house
France looks to extend electricity tariff ‘shield’ to flat owners A retroactive capped rate could be put in place for copropriétés to protect people living in shared buildings from soaring energy costs
Bar stops draught beer due to soaring electricity bills in west France The Bar du lac is the last remaining commerce in a 280-person village and is popular among British people living nearby
France power cuts: Risk falling in the short-term Falling electricity usage and rising nuclear production have caused the chance of planned cuts to drop from high to medium
Is there a fee for changing energy contracts in France? A customer may want to change to a different tariff or supplier if they find an option that is cheaper than their current contract
People's energy-saving efforts reduce electricity use in France Consumption is down 10% compared to average for 2014-2019, although usage is heavily dependent on factors such as the weather
Should I switch appliances off ahead of a French power cut? We look at how power cuts might affect household appliances and what you should do to avoid any damage
French smart thermostat being given away in exchange for energy data The firms behind it claim the device, usually worth around €100, cuts bills by up to a third. It can be installed on any radiator to control that room’s temperature
Power cuts in France: what plans for transport, lifts and healthcare? Contingency plans are being drawn up to prevent, for example, travellers being stuck in trains. People who need at-home medical electricity must register in advance
Why rural areas in France are expected to be worst hit by power cuts The president of the rural mayors’ association has said that the notice given is not long enough. We also answer common questions about how the power cuts may work
Energy prices in France: People without Linky meters risk paying more Extra charge will apply to those without a new-style meter and who have not sent in usage readings. As many as 3.8 million people may be affected
France sets out its strategy for winter power cuts to homes Cuts of up to two hours would affect millions of people under the plans. It comes as half of France’s nuclear power supply remains shut off
Electricity shortage in France: Will there be power cuts this winter? Power cuts may be used as a last resort to manage consumption amid potential shortages. We explain how they could work
Call for ‘energy sobriety’ in France shows gap between rich and poor Companies are committing to energy-saving as part of a new ‘sobriété énergétique’ but experts say not everyone can afford to change their lifestyle
French TV news gives weather report-style electricity usage updates France is planning a series of energy-saving measures to cope with possible electricity shortages this winter but has not ruled out the potential of power cuts
French energy firms offer up to €120 discount to those who cut usage TotalEnergies customers will get money off their spring bills while Engie customers can accumulate bonuses through daily challenges
Energy crisis: Will French ski resorts raise their prices this year? Several options are being considered, including slowing down ski lifts, adapting opening hours or turning off Christmas lights
How to check when electricity usage is under strain in France Online electricity monitoring service Ecowatt sends alerts. If everyone turned off just one light, it could save the equivalent of an entire power station
Regulated French gas and electric bills capped at 15% rise in 2023 Prime minister also announces aid of up to €200 for 12 million homes. ‘No European country has done so much,’ she adds
French firm suspected of reselling state electricity for higher price The supplier may have deliberately forced customers to opt for another offer so that it could sell reserves bought at €46 for up to €600
‘Reduce energy consumption to avoid rationing in France’, says Macron The president also said that a new European ‘solidarity’ scheme would enable France and Germany to help with the other’s energy supply
Winter power cuts: What risk in France and why an app can help We examine how households could be affected by electricity cuts and look at how to receive advance warning of disruptions in your area
Can I change my French electricity supplier for a cheaper alternative? With electricity prices soaring, we explain the steps to take to change company in order to find a better deal
French wholesale electricity prices surge as energy crunch hits Europe Market prices are now 12 times more than they were last year
France to offer cheap electricity to those who cut usage during peaks The idea is to reduce the risk of electricity blackouts this winter, with half of the country’s nuclear power stations currently offline
Spanish electricity provider Iberdrola fails to renew French contracts The main EDF competitor has invited its hundreds of thousands of customers in France to find alternative suppliers as it will no longer ‘automatically renew’ contracts due to rising costs
EDF nationalisation is end of bumpy ride for French investors In 2005, they bought shares at €32 each, believing it was a safe investment. The finance ministry has offered shareholders €12
French shops to be required to keep doors closed while aircon is on The new rule aims to save 20% on energy use, and is one of two new decrees that also ban the use of light-up advertising screens during dark overnight hours
France is at risk of energy shortages and rationing, says minister A scenario in which Russia cuts off its gas supply to Europe is now probable and imminent, said finance minister Bruno Le Maire
EDF renationalisation plan: will it lower bills for users in France? France’s prime minister announced that it would move to take full control of the company yesterday (July 6)
France prepares measures to prevent winter energy shortages The government is hoping to reduce consumption by 10% over two years as suppliers warn of a difficult winter
Ants cut off Linky electricity meters at homes in France The meters have met with several issues since their introduction but the ants’ love of a component inside the devices is a more unusual one
Why EDF is contacting consumers in France about their personal data Consumers with regulated ‘Tarif bleu’ contracts are receiving a message asking for permission to share their data. Here is why and what happens if you do not reply
France inches towards nuclear waste solution as more reactors planned President Macron’s ‘French Nuclear Renaissance’ aims to provide energy independence and greener electricity for France - but the nuclear waste keeps piling up
Electricity market in France ‘completely stuck’ says consumer group The market is offering almost no competition right now, it claims, with consumers recommended to return to EDF’s regulated tariffs for the best rates
Why people in France are urged to do washing today and not tomorrow It comes as freezing weather is forecast for tomorrow (Monday, April 4), with higher heating levels set to put the country’s strained electricity grid under more ‘tension’
Am I eligible for France’s chèque énergie 2022? Payments aimed at helping households cope with their energy bills will begin to made at the end of March
Tignes, the flooded French Alpine village that moved up a mountain New Tigne is a vibrant ski resort but some villagers are still angry about the forced evacuation to make way for a hydo-electric dam
French town's street lights are switched on by locals’ mobile phones The lights are connected via an app and turn on automatically when users approach, then turn off after 15 minutes. They have saved the town €12,000 to date in lighting costs
New electricity line between France and UK to run along Channel Tunnel This third high-voltage link will have capacity to carry surplus power generated by French nuclear stations to UK households
EDF bosses and staff oppose ‘crippling’ electricity bill cap in France EDF customers get electricity price rises capped at 4% but the French government majority owned firm will lose billions
Millions who refuse Linky meter at France home will have to pay extra Up to 3.8 million people face extra fees from next January
Regulated prices keep France’s electricity cheaper than EU neighbours The regulated tariff rose by 4% in February. Without state intervention, it would have risen by 46%
French EDF workers strike over government efforts to keep prices down EDF is being required to sell a greater proportion of its supply at cheaper rates, which unions claim is ‘killing’ the company
Bulb electricity firm switches off French operation amid surging costs Customers are being automatically moved to EDF, which claims that they could save money as a result