The year 2025 marks a turning point in the management of our electricity consumption. No more headache of astronomical bills!
A new era is dawning, where each household can become master of its energy consumption.
With the changes made to off-peak hours, a real revolution is taking place in our daily habits.
Let's find out together how to make the most of these new opportunities to reduce our bills while contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Off-peak hours in 2025: what changes
This year, the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) introduced significant changes to the distribution of off-peak hours. These changes aim to better adapt to our current lifestyles, particularly with the rise of teleworking, and to promote the use of renewable energies.
New distribution of time slots
From now on, off-peak hours are distributed as follows:
- For 60% of EDF customers: from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- For 40% of customers: two slots, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
These hours remain the same on weekends. However, CRE plans to introduce new time slots in mid-2025, which could have an impact on our bills.
Advantageous rates
In 2025, the rate applied during off-peak hours is 0.20 euros/kWhagainst 0.27 euros/kWh during peak hours. This difference represents a real savings opportunity for French households.
How to identify your off-peak hours?
For Linky meter holders, identifying off-peak hours is simplified. Here's how to do it:
- Find your PDL (Delivery Point) number on your EDF invoice
- Connect to the Enedis website or the EDF et Moi application
- Access your EDF customer area
- View information about your off-peak hours
If the off-peak hours option is not activated on your meter, it will not appear on your EDF bill.
Maximize savings with off-peak hours
EDF's off-peak hours option allows you to make substantial savings by organizing around 30% of your consumption during these periods. It is particularly advantageous for:
- Housing over 80 m²
- Homes heated with electricity
Strategies to optimize your consumption
Here are some tips for making the most of off-peak hours:
- Program your washing machine to run after 8 p.m. or before 8 a.m.
- Run your dishwasher before you go to bed
- Use your dryer between noon and 5 p.m. if you benefit from this time slot
- Set your water heater to run during off-peak hours
- Favor the use of energy-intensive cooking appliances on weekends
The impact of Linky meters on the management of off-peak hours
Linky meters play a crucial role in optimizing electricity consumption. They offer several advantages:
- Remote activation of the off-peak option
- Accurate monitoring of consumption in real time
- Flexible programming of energy use
For homes equipped with old meters, the intervention of a technician is necessary to activate the off-peak hours option.
EDF’s special offers for 2025
EDF offers innovative offers to help consumers reduce their bills:
The Zen Weekend offer
This offer allows you to benefit from a reduced rate on kWh excluding VAT during weekends and public holidays. This is a great option for those who use more electricity during these times.
The peak/off-peak hours option
Accessible to all French people, this option offers 13 hours of electricity at a reduced rate per day. This is an opportunity to seize to make significant savings.
Changes planned for mid-2025
Emmanuelle Wargon, president of the CRE, announced significant changes for mid-2025:
- Repositioning of off-peak hours
- New time slots in the afternoon
- Objective: reduce peaks in demand in the morning and at the end of the day
These changes aim to better promote photovoltaic production and adapt consumption to new energy realities.
Focus on energy-consuming devices
The dishwasher: a case study
The dishwasher is a great example of an appliance to use during off-peak hours:
- Average consumption: 10 to 20 liters of water and 1 kWh of energy per cycle
- Potential savings: up to 25% on electricity bill by using it at off-peak times
- Tip: Use the delayed start feature to schedule launch during off-peak hours
Other devices to favor during off-peak hours
- Water heater
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Adapt your lifestyle to new off-peak hours
Adapting to the new off-peak schedules may require some adjustments to your daily life:
- Invest in smart, programmable home devices
- Use timers to automate the operation of certain devices
- Charge electric vehicles preferably between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- In summer, shift energy-intensive tasks to the afternoon (between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
These changes may involve an initial investment, but the long-term savings and positive environmental impact more than justify these efforts.
Towards a greener energy future
The reform of off-peak hours in 2025 is part of a broader energy transition approach. By encouraging more intelligent consumption of electricity, it helps to reduce pressure on the electricity network and promote the use of renewable energies.
As we move towards a more sustainable energy future, every home has a role to play. By adopting these new consumption habits, we are collectively participating in the construction of a more efficient and environmentally friendly energy system. Off-peak 2025 is just the beginning – it paves the way for new innovations and more eco-friendly lifestyles. Are you ready to take on the challenge and become an actor of this change?
