EDF : electricity and gas supplier in France

EDF is France’s historic electricity supplier and the only provider allowed to offer regulated electricity tariffs. What makes EDF stand out is its unique position as a state-owned company with a majority of French households as customers and a wide choice of plans, including exclusive options to optimize energy use.

EDF electricity offers in France in March 2026

EDF is France’s historic electricity provider, offering the Regulated Tariff, but they also have a range of alternative plans.

EDF currently offers 5 electricity plans in France for residential customers. Their most affordable plan is Zen Fixe, priced at 0.1774 €/kWh (Base tariff for meters under 36 kVA). For an average household consuming 5,700 kWh per year, this plan would result in an annual electricity bill of 1189€.

Cheapest

Zen Fixe

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Subscription

177

€/year

Annual budget

1189

€/year

Zen Online

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1252

€/year

Tarif bleu résidentiel

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1294

€/year

Green electricity

Vert Electrique

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1300

€/year

Green electricity

Vert Electrique Régional

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1303

€/year

Comparison based on household consumption of 5,700 kWh per year and a 6 kVA power rating in Toulouse. This table only shows offers with available prices under standard tariff options. Some offers have specific conditions (dual-only, Linky-only, etc.) which make them harder to compare with standard plans. Learn more about the Selectra Score.

EDF gas offers in France in March 2026

EDF also offers 2 gas plans in France for residential customers. Their most competitive plan is Avantage Gaz 2 ans, priced at 0.105 €/kWh. For an average household consuming 13,450 kWh of gas per year, this would mean an estimated annual bill of 1712€.

Cheapest

Avantage Gaz 2 ans

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Consumption

0.105

€/kWh

Subscription

300

€/year

Annual budget

1712

€/year

Avantage Gaz Optimisé

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Consumption

0.1033

€/kWh

Subscription

344

€/year

Annual budget

1734

€/year

Comparison based on household gas consumption of 13,450 kWh per year in Toulouse. This table only shows plans with prices available under standard tariff options. Some offers have specific conditions (dual-only, etc.) that make them harder to compare with standard plans. Learn more about the Selectra Score.

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EDF global rating in France:

4.54 /5

Global rating based on 46540 reviews

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EDF has an overall rating of 4.54/5, based on all reviews collected from various forums. This is considered very positive among customers in France, though ratings may differ slightly from one platform to another.

How to contact EDF in France ?

There are different ways to contact EDF. Here are the main options:

• By phone at 34 04
• Using their contact form
• By reaching their headquarters at: 22-30, avenue de Wagram, 75008 Paris

Phone

34 04

Contact form

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Headquarters

22-30, avenue de Wagram, 75008 Paris

How to sign up for a contract with EDF ?

To sign up for an electricity or gas contract with EDF in France, simply visit their website or call their customer service number. The process is easy and completely free of charge, no matter which supplier you are currently with.

You will just need to provide some basic information, such as your name, address, and details about your residence or meter (you might need your Point de Livraison, or PDL, number for electricity, or Point de Comptage et d'Estimation, or PCE, for gas). Once you have given these details, EDF will handle closing your previous contract for you, so you don’t need to contact your former supplier yourself.

Who is EDF ?

EDF (Électricité de France) was founded in 1946 following the nationalization of electricity distributors in France. It is headquartered in Paris and is fully owned by the French state. EDF is known as the historical electricity supplier and, as of 2024, remains the only supplier authorized to offer regulated electricity tariffs set by public authorities in France.

EDF operates internationally, with 41.5 million customers and over 191,000 employees worldwide in 2024. Its main activities include the production, distribution, and supply of electricity and gas for the residential, professional, and municipal sectors. EDF's energy mix combines nuclear, hydroelectric, renewable, and thermal power generation.