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EDF Regulated Electricity Tariff 2026 (TRV): A Practical Guide for Expats

Published February 10, 2026 · Verified on October 6, 2026

High-voltage power lines of the French electricity grid

France’s regulated electricity sales tariff (TRV), commonly called the Tarif Bleu, is offered by EDF and the local distribution companies. This guide covers who can access it, the three options, the prices printed on the EDF grid applicable from 1 August 2026, and what a newcomer to France should check before subscribing.

Key takeaways

•The current reference is the EDF grid applicable from 1 August 2026; the CRE page shows the previous movement of 1 February 2026.
•Base costs 20.01 ct/kWh at 6 kVA and 19.85 ct/kWh at 9 and 12 kVA; Base for 9 to 36 kVA is closed to new residential subscriptions.
•The Tarif Bleu covers sites with a subscribed power of 36 kVA or less.
•The CRE states that these tariffs change twice a year, in February and August.

What the regulated tariff is

The regulated sales tariff (TRV), commercially known as the Tarif Bleu, must be offered by the historic suppliers: EDF and the local distribution companies. Under Article L337-7 of the Energy Code, it is available on request to domestic final consumers and to small non-domestic consumers (fewer than ten employees and no more than 2 million euros of annual turnover or balance sheet). The CRE defines the Tarif Bleu as the tariff for sites with a maximum subscribed power of 36 kVA or less.

The CRE proposes the tariffs through formal deliberations; its latest deliberation on residential grids is dated 14 January 2026. The CRE’s annex lists prices excluding taxes, while the EDF grid prints prices including taxes (TTC). The EDF grid states VAT at 20% on the subscription and on consumption and other taxes, and an excise on electricity of 3.062 ct/kWh excluding VAT.

If you want to compare the TRV with other suppliers or change supplier, our guide on how to change electricity provider covers the steps.

Prices from 1 August 2026

The EDF grid "Tarif Bleu, applicable from 1 August 2026" prints the following prices, all including taxes (TTC). Subscriptions are in euros per month and energy prices in cents per kWh.

Power	Base subscription / HP-HC subscription	Base kWh	HP-HC option: HP / HC kWh	Tempo subscription
6 kVA	15.86	20.01	21.42 / 15.89	15.80
9 kVA	19.88	19.85	21.42 / 15.89	19.70
12 kVA	23.76	19.85	21.42 / 15.89	23.50

Tempo kWh price (same at 6, 9 and 12 kVA)	Off-peak (HC), ct	Peak (HP), ct
Blue day	13.56	16.54
White day	15.36	19.21
Red day	16.15	72.95

Source: EDF, Tarif Bleu price grid applicable from 1 August 2026 (particulier.edf.fr, accessed 2026-10-06). The same grid states that the Base option for 9 to 36 kVA is closed to new residential subscriptions.

History: the February 2026 reference point

The CRE page shows, for the movement of 1 February 2026, the Base option at 6 kVA with 19.40 ct/kWh and a fixed part of 188.24 EUR per year, and Tempo 6 kVA red peak at 70.60 ct/kWh. On the EDF grid of 1 August 2026 the same prices are 20.01 ct/kWh, 190.32 EUR per year (15.86 EUR x 12) and 72.95 ct/kWh, which is 0.61 ct, 2.08 EUR and 2.35 ct more (computed).

We could not confirm an average percentage change or the publication date of the 1 August 2026 movement on a CRE page, so none is given. The values above are those printed on the EDF grid.

The three tariff options

The CRE lists three options for residential customers.

Base option

One kWh price, whatever the time of day.

Peak and off-peak hours option

Two kWh prices, one for peak hours (16 hours a day) and one for off-peak hours (8 hours a day).

Tempo option

Prices that depend on the colour of the day (22 red, 43 white, 300 or 301 blue days) and on peak or off-peak time.

For more detail, read off-peak and peak hours or our Tempo tariff guide.

If you are new to France

When you take over a dwelling, you will need its meter identifier, the PDL for electricity. According to energie-info.fr it is a 14-digit number found on your bill. Keep it at hand when you contact the supplier.

Which other documents a supplier asks for, and whether a foreign identity document or proof of address is accepted, are not covered by the official sources checked for this guide, so we do not list them. Ask the supplier before you apply. We could not confirm an English-language contact line either, so none is given here. Our guide on changing electricity provider explains the switching process in English.

The grid is printed in French. HP means heures pleines (peak hours), HC means heures creuses (off-peak hours) and TTC means all taxes included.

Bill assistance and disputes

According to energie-info.fr, the chèque énergie is sent in April: some consumers receive it automatically and the others must request it on chequeenergie.gouv.fr. It can pay energy bills for the home.

For a dispute with a supplier, the Médiateur national de l’énergie asks you to send a written complaint to your supplier or network operator and wait two months. The mediation is free. The mediator’s page gives the free number 0 800 112 212, an online platform and a postal address: see energie-mediateur.fr.

Frequently asked questions

Which companies sell the TRV?

The CRE states that the regulated tariffs must be offered by the historic suppliers: EDF and the local distribution companies (entreprises locales de distribution).

Who can subscribe to the TRV?

Article L337-7 of the Energy Code gives the regulated tariffs, on request, to domestic final consumers and to non-domestic consumers with fewer than ten employees and an annual turnover or balance sheet of no more than 2 million euros. The CRE defines the Tarif Bleu as the tariff for sites with a maximum subscribed power of 36 kVA or less.

What are the Tarif Bleu prices from 1 August 2026?

On the EDF grid applicable from 1 August 2026 (TTC), Base costs 20.01 ct/kWh at 6 kVA and 19.85 ct/kWh at 9 and 12 kVA; Heures Creuses costs 21.42 ct/kWh at peak and 15.89 ct/kWh off-peak; the monthly subscription is 15.86, 19.88 and 23.76 EUR at 6, 9 and 12 kVA for Base and Heures Creuses. See the tables above for Tempo.

How often does the TRV change?

The CRE page on regulated tariffs states that these tariffs change twice a year, in February and in August. The last movement shown on that page is 1 February 2026, and the EDF grid in force today is dated 1 August 2026.

Can I return to the TRV after choosing a market offer?

Article L337-7 of the Energy Code gives eligible customers the regulated tariff on their request, and energie-info.fr says you can return to the regulated tariffs later. Ask EDF for the exact conditions that apply to your contract.

Is the Base option still open to new customers?

The EDF grid of 1 August 2026 states that the 9 to 36 kVA powers of the Base option have been phased out for residential customers and are no longer available for new subscriptions. The grid still prints Base prices for 9 and 12 kVA.

Official sources (accessed October 6, 2026)

Written by Yasin Baytürk, publisher of comparatif24.fr

Verified on October 6, 2026

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