EDF Tempo Tariff in France: Complete Guide 2026
Understand how the Tempo tariff works with its blue, white, and red days. Is it worth it for you? How to optimize your consumption?
1. What is the Tempo Tariff?
The Tempo tariff is a pricing option offered by EDF that varies electricity prices based on the day and time. The goal is to encourage consumers to reduce consumption during peak demand periods on the electrical grid.
Tempo Tariff Principle
- 6 different rates based on day (blue/white/red) and time (off-peak/peak)
- 300 blue days (very advantageous rate)
- 43 white days (intermediate rate)
- 22 red days (very high rate)
2. Color-Coded Days Explained
🔵 Blue Days (300 days/year)
The most advantageous days with the lowest kWh price. They correspond to low electricity demand periods.
- • Mostly in spring, summer, and autumn
- • All Sundays are blue
- • The entire month of August is blue
⚪ White Days (43 days/year)
Intermediate rate, close to standard peak hours. Period of moderate consumption.
- • Distributed mainly in autumn and spring
- • Often on weekdays
🔴 Red Days (22 days/year)
The most expensive days! Very high rate to encourage drastically reducing consumption.
- • Exclusively in winter (November to March)
- • During cold spells or consumption peaks
- • Never on Sunday, never in August
- • Announced the day before at 5pm
3. 2026 Rate Schedule (EDF Regulated Tariff)
| Day | Off-Peak Hours | Peak Hours | Days/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔵 Blue Day | €0.1056/kWh | €0.1369/kWh | 300 |
| ⚪ White Day | €0.1246/kWh | €0.1654/kWh | 43 |
| 🔴 Red Day | €0.1328/kWh | €0.7562/kWh | 22 |
* Prices including tax as of 01/02/2026 for 9 kVA. Annual subscription is approximately €170. Rates may change.
Warning: The peak hour price on red days (€0.75/kWh) is 4-5 times more expensive than the standard Base rate!
4. Advantages and Disadvantages
✓ Advantages
- • Very low price 300 days/year (blue days)
- • Potential savings of 10-30%
- • Encourages energy sobriety
- • Advantageous off-peak hours
- • Predictability (alert the day before)
✗ Disadvantages
- • Red days very expensive
- • Requires adapting lifestyle
- • Risky with heavy electric heating
- • Unpredictability of red days
- • Management complexity
5. Who Should Consider It?
✓ Tempo tariff is suitable if:
- • You have wood, gas, or oil heating
- • Your home is very well insulated
- • You can shift your usage to blue days
- • You have a vacation home rarely occupied in winter
- • You are flexible and organized
✗ Tempo tariff is not recommended if:
- • You have 100% electric heating without smart controls
- • Your home is poorly insulated
- • You cannot reduce consumption on certain days
- • You work from home and consume a lot during the day
Profitability Example
Household with wood heating + electric backup:
- • Annual consumption: 8,000 kWh
- • Standard Base tariff: ~€1,600/year
- • Tempo tariff (reducing red days): ~€1,200/year
- • Savings: ~€400/year (25%)
6. How to Optimize Consumption?
📱 Track the Day Color
- • EDF & Moi app with notifications
- • particulier.edf.fr website Tempo section
- • SMS or email alerts (by subscription)
- • Tempo display unit with colored lights
🔴 During Red Days
- • Lower electric heating to minimum
- • Use backup heating (wood, gas)
- • Avoid washing machine, dryer, oven
- • Schedule appliances for off-peak hours (10pm-6am)
- • Unplug standby devices
🔵 During Blue Days
- • Take advantage of low rates for heavy usage
- • Run washing machines
- • Charge electric vehicle or batteries
- • Use oven, do laundry
Tip: Invest in a programmable or smart thermostat to automatically lower heating on red days.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EDF Tempo tariff?▼
The Tempo tariff is an EDF pricing option with 6 different rates depending on the day (blue, white, red) and time (off-peak/peak). Blue days are cheapest (300/year), red days are most expensive (22/year).
How many red Tempo days are there per year?▼
There are 22 red days per year, generally concentrated in winter (November to March) during peak consumption periods. They cannot fall on a Sunday or in August.
Is the Tempo tariff worth it?▼
The Tempo tariff can save 10-30% on bills if you significantly reduce consumption on red days. It's suitable for homes with backup heating or very well insulated.
How do I know tomorrow's Tempo day color?▼
Tomorrow's color is announced the day before at 5pm via the EDF & Moi app, EDF website, Tempo display unit, or by SMS/email subscription.
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Disclaimer: Rates shown are provided for informational purposes and correspond to regulated tariffs in effect at time of writing. They may change. Contact EDF for current rates.