Energy
All the latest news and important information on energy matters in France that impact you including gas and electricity prices and the move towards renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind farms.
France to get 240,000 more electric car charging points by 2030
Operators have pledged to deploy an additional 240,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2030, French President Emmanuel Macron announced, as part of a drive to wean motorists off fossil fuel cars.
How France is forging ahead with solar power
From solar panels on supermarket car parks to experiments on agricultural land, France is taking advantage of the sun to massively increase its solar powered energy.
France’s EDF to test ‘dynamic’ electricity pricing
A decree published in France’s Journal Officiel reveals the government has authorised electricity supplier EDF to pilot dynamic tariffs.
France unveils plan to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050
France has announced a “first of its kind” plan to phase out coal by 2030, oil by 2045 and gas by 2050 during a global conference aimed at breaking reliance on fossil fuels.
TotalEnergies refinery working full tilt to keep France fuelled
A maze of over 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) of pipes located at the mouth of the Seine where it spills into the Channel, the TotalEnergies refinery is working full throttle to keep planes flying and trucks running.
'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis
The European Union said on Tuesday that it was considering importing more jet fuel from the US and requiring member states to hold minimum reserves as the Middle East war squeezes supplies. Brussels will lay out a series of measures on Wednesday.
Heat pumps and EV leasing: France unveils energy cost aid plan
Amid a backdrop of soaring energy prices, the French government has unveiled the measures it intends to put in place to help struggling households and small businesses.
France unveils measures to speed up shift to electric power
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has rolled out plans to accelerate a shift to electric power for transport and housing after the Middle East war spiked oil and gas prices.
EDF announces €240m plan to boost electrification in France
The French state-owned electricity giant EDF has announced a €240 million aid plan to help households and businesses switch from fossil fuels to electricity, part of France's drive towards full electrification.
European drivers choke on rising diesel prices
The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.
France announces crisis loans for firms hit by fuel-price surge
France said Friday it was launching an emergency loan programme to help small and medium-sized businesses exposed to soaring fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East.
What are European countries doing to keep fuel costs down?
War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.
Five things to know if you want to install solar panels on your French home
Perhaps you are looking to avoid rising energy prices or maybe you are interested in going green. Here are five things you need to know about installing solar panels in France.
EU countries urged to lower energy taxes to reduce consumer bills
EU's energy chief Dan Jorgensen called on member states to help consumers and businesses by lowering taxes on energy where possible, as war in the Middle East saw oil and gas prices surge.
France bets on nuclear power to phase out fossil fuels
France's government on Thursday presented an energy plan to use less imported fossil fuels, including by ramping up nuclear-fuelled power production over the next decade.
Electricity outage in France - who to call and what to say
Power outages – in France, as anywhere – can happen for all sorts of reasons. From reporting the fault to resetting your meter, here's what to do if the electricity goes out.
France, Germany and Nordic countries back North Sea wind power at summit
Nine European nations including France, Germany, Denmark, Norway and the UK vowed on Monday to build up North Sea offshore wind power with the aim of boosting climate-friendly energy while reducing dependence on foreign powers.
French energy giant EDF eyes possible sale of US renewables unit
France's EDF said on Monday it was considering selling all or part of its US renewable energies unit as part of a five-year cost-cutting plan to save five billion euros.
EU seeks better Spain-France energy links after blackout
The EU said Wednesday it wants to boost energy links between France and Spain as part of a bloc-wide push to secure power supplies, months after a massive outage hit the Iberian Peninsula.
France changes 'peak' electricity hours to reflect solar production
Householders in France who have opted for peak and off-peak electricity tariffs will see a change in their billing from November, as the French government alters the peak hours to reflect the contribution of electricity from solar panels.
French government to boost aid for households to install a heat pump
Energy-efficient heat pumps are about to become more affordable – particularly for certain households in France. But who can qualify for the financial aid?
What DPE energy rating change means for (some) French homeowners
From January 1st, 2026, "the electricity conversion coefficient included in the DPE will be lowered [in France], in line with European standards" - here's what that actually mean for people who own property in France.
France to increase electricity charges for households without a Linky
From August 1st, households in France who refuse to have the 'Linky' electricity meter installed will be charged an extra €40 per year.