The hefty bill that awaits Linky opponents

Resistance to Linky meters is entering its final phase. While 37.3 million French households are already equipped with this smart meter, Enedis is preparing its final offensive to convert the 2.1 million refractory people still equipped with traditional meters, some of which date from the 1960s.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has unveiled its strategy for 2025, and it may not please everyone. From August 1, 2025, maintaining a traditional meter will have a direct cost for consumers: 41.58 euros per year minimum, payable every two months.

This bill could even increase by an additional 25.08 euros for users who do not play the game of manually transmitting their statements.

A total which could therefore reach 66.66 euros annually, a significant increase compared to the current system which only charges 56.88 euros to users who do not transmit their consumption.

Enedis’ justifications

Enedis justifies these new fees as “compensation” necessary to cover the costs of managing old meters. The company highlights the expenses linked to maintaining a parallel system, foot readings and the various necessary controls.

The CRE provides exemptions for around 180,000 meters. These cases concern situations where the installation of a Linky is technically impossible, particularly in areas requiring major adaptation work to the electricity network.

In short, the final decision from the CRE is expected at the beginning of 2025. It will determine not only the exact amount of additional costs, but also the precise conditions of application of these new measures.