Energy

Are French electricity bills set to increase in August?

Increased usage charges will affect bills, but changes elsewhere may lessen impact

Close-up of a gas stove burner with blue flames around the ring.

France gas prices: all contracts to increase in July

Millions of households on variable-rate gas deals face the biggest rise as France's benchmark gas price increases.

French ‘super off-peak’ contracts offer up to 60% discount on electricity

Households which can match consumption to special hours can see significant savings

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Electricity bills: homes to be selected in France to trial new tariffs

New off-peak hours based on renewable consumption may lead to cheaper bills

French consumer group launches bulk-buy wood pellet scheme

Scheme looks to bring down cost of pellets via bulk buying

France chases ‘one million annual heat pump’ goal, but is it feasible?

Sector leaders cite need for more aid and say ‘leasing scheme’ may be limited in effect

Air heat pump in a garden by a modern house

France’s heat pump leasing plan explained

Homeowners will pay back installation costs over three years, with payments cheaper than current bills

EDF to provide €240m in grants to help home-owners and firms switch to electric

Money will be available for installing heat pumps and buying electric vehicles

Who can benefit from new €1,000 grant for a heat pump in France?

First-come-first-served basis for 80,000 grants to boost switch to electric

French gas prices: should you switch to a fixed deal before May rise?

Bills may increase by €200 per year due to increase in global gas prices

Ultra-light solar car takes to the road in Brittany

Adjustable solar panels enable the vehicle to run largely on its own power

French court ruling may open way for cases against wind turbines

Tests on claimant's house found high levels of 'infrasound' that could not be stopped by home insulation

New rules to define heat pumps eligible for energy grants in France

List set to be published in September 2026 as bodies call for more available aid

Unpaid bills led to a million electricity and gas ‘cut-offs’ in France in 2025

The number of accounts affected has risen by 79% since 2019

Electricity bills to remain stable for most homes in France, says government

Significant rises are not forecast for customers on regulated tariffs in next two years

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Save money on electricity in France with group purchase deal

Two-year fixed-rate offer available until December 20

What are EDF ‘red days’ and how could they increase your French energy bill?

Special tariffs scattered across winter months can see electricity costs triple

What changes in France for residents in November 2025?

EES checks rollout, energy bills, taxes, and winter rules: See what is changing in France next month

Off-peak electricity hours in France shift slowly to afternoons

Change to affect nearly 11 million households, who could benefit by adjusting accordingly

France launches new €1,000 grant for electric cars with European-made batteries

Purchasers will automatically receive discount on final price

10% of France’s green energy wasted in first half of 2025

Problem attributed to the intermittent nature of solar and wind power

New climate school for Paris

First European school to offer a degree dedicated to the ecological transition

Toulouse recycles supercomputer heat to power its neighborhood

Project embraces a virtuous circular economy with sustainable energy use

A view of a man charging a wood-fired boiler with logs

Beware fraud when buying winter wood in France

People stocking up may be vulnerable to scammers

Energy aid: 2025 sees changes to France’s chèque énergie scheme

Electronic version of the voucher now available

Enedis warns of surge in fake agents and fraudulent home visits

The electricity distribution operator has published advice for identifying genuine technicians

Electric vehicles: Best electricity tariffs named by French consumer association

The group compared two popular EV models and considered six specialist EV offers

Are there online comparison sites for French energy bills and offers?

A regulated tariff exists for electricity but not for gas

What’s new for residents of France in May 2025

Benefits, electric vehicles, gas prices: see what changes in France this month

France's biggest-ever wind farm project blocked by court

Judges halt wind farm in Ardennes over residents' concerns of being completely encircled

Why you may see a low-flying helicopter near you in west France

Residents of the Loire-Atlantique region may spot the aircraft until at least the end of May

Group purchase offer for wood pellets launched by French consumer association

Highly competitive prices pledged with applicants given a quote they can choose to take up (or not)

French energy vouchers: 2025 date confirmed – and it is much later than usual

Five million people are eligible for the physical voucher, which can be up to €277

How much are gas prices in France rising in April - and why?

It comes after six consecutive monthly rises. Try these tips to reduce your bills

Why do many think wood-fired boilers will be banned in France - and is it true?

A new poll found that a majority of people believe a ban on wood-fired boilers and stoves will come into force from 2027

French home energy cheque aid will be sent later in 2025 - who gets this?

Changes mean vouchers can no longer be used for eco-renovations

Two million households in France set to be charged extra energy fee

A charge of up to €63 will apply to properties without Linky smart meters

Why France is reviewing reducing aid for solar panels

A new draft decree has caused concern among some in the renewable energy sector

Save money on electricity bills with simple Linky smart meter check

Checking that your meter matches your electricity consumption can help you save

Gas bills set to rise in France from March

Benchmark price can be used to see if you are paying too much on your contract

Row after people in France told to save energy by washing clothes less

The advice to ‘wear the same T-shirt for four or five days’ did not wash well with everyone

Euro notes against a backdrop of a gas hob

Why are gas tariffs so high in France and will this last?

One householder has reported an annual gas bill rise of €650

How to change electricity contract to benefit from 15% price reduction in France

The best deals may vary depending on your energy usage and current tariff

Electricity bills in France: move to change peak / off-peak hours system

The aim is to make better use of renewable energy sources

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France’s Competition Authority urges end of regulated electricity prices

It said it would encourage more competition in the sector

When is ‘chauffage collectif’ (communal heating) switched on in France?

Around one in five people have a communal heating system

Gas bills expected to reduce in France this September

A slight drop is to come after months of significant increases

How to save energy and money running your swimming pool at French home

Try these tweaks to avoid excess electricity and water bills

Linky meter power reduction test in French homes considered a success

The scheme is not expected to be used again in the foreseeable future

Solar panel scams affect one in three buyers in France

Unscrupulous practices include excessive delays, exaggerated promises, and pressure to sign up ‘on the spot’, says consumer group

Gas bills rise in France: compare energy providers

Around 10.5 million households in France use gas as their main source of energy. Prices are set to rise from July 1. Providers include Ohm Energie, TotalEnergie, Happ-e (a subsidiary of Engie) and EDF (Électricité de France)

Gas bills in France to rise by almost 12% on July 1

The hike affects some 10 million households in France that use gas as their main energy source

New rise in gas prices for homes in France in June

It comes after a rise in the ‘benchmark’ price

Electricity bills: Engie and other firms criticised for bad practice

Underestimated monthly invoices and illegal late billing are among ‘recurring’ issues, says mediator

France to build more reactors as nuclear prioritised

At least six new reactors and potentially as many as 14 could be built to meet climate change goals

Man installing mineral wool loft insulation - wearing gloves and mask

France revamps energy renovation grants scheme to boost take-up

MaPrimeRénov’ rules for homeowners and tradespeople to become simpler after applications plummet

You do not have to pay ‘catch-up’ French energy bills if sent too late

There is a set period in which ‘regularisation’ bills must be delivered

Warning over Linky electricity meter frauds in France

Scammers pose as Enedis workers and charge fees to tamper with boxes to reduce bills

What can I do if I have lost my French energy voucher?

The chèque énérgie vouchers can be used to pay bills, as well as certain renovations

Points to consider if heating your French home with fuel oil

We cover money-saving tips, market variables and alternatives

What changes in France in March 2024 for residents

A number of deadlines are included as well as changes affecting the price of non-food items and medical fees

Someone calculating a house’s DPE with a model of a house and the DPE rating on it

Property energy rating system in France eased (a little)

Smaller properties are to have their DPE calculated differently so their rating more accurately ‘reflects reality’, the government says

A view of someone holding an ‘exceptional’ cheque energie

New energy cheque in France: you may need to apply this year

An estimated one million eligible households will not receive the cheque automatically for ‘technical reasons’

Noise is top concern stopping heat pump installation in France

Readers give their positive and negative experiences of heat pumps

A woman adjusting a thermostat on a hot water heater

Six tips to save money on your boiler in France

Amid rising energy costs and high inflation, saving on hot water can add up

Home and daily life: Changes to expect in France for 2024

Noticeable changes include a rise in energy prices and more places where smoking will be banned

Permit granted for sustainable ‘white’ hydrogen search at French site

France is thought to have some of the world’s largest reserves of the gas dubbed ‘the energy of the future’ by President Macron

A view of solar panels on red tiles on a home

Why the price of home solar panels is dropping fast in France

Many Chinese-made panels are being sold at little more than half price of a year ago

Taxes, banks, energy: Five French practical updates

Our recap of the most important articles you may have missed

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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

Couple who built a straw bale house in France share their one regret

The Britons have reduced their annual energy bills to €500 by living off-grid and want to pass on the lessons they have learnt

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

€250 local energy cheque available for some in France but apply soon

Here are the conditions

Your smartphone can cut energy bills by 25%, says French tech expert

Most homeowners already have the technology on their phones to manage heating and household appliances but do not use it

French renovation grant to target old gas boiler replacement

From January 1 MaPrimeRénov’ scheme will also focus on cooling homes and increase grant limits to €70,000 for low-income households