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In 2024, the price of electricity will increase by more than 15% due to the end of the tariff shield. However, from February 1, 2025, the 24 million households benefiting from the regulated tariff (TRV) will see a significant drop in their bill.
You should know that the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has the mission of submitting to the Ministers of Energy and the Economy proposals for changes to the regulated electricity sales tariff (TRVE).
This price is calculated according to the stacking of costs. And these costs are divided into three blocks. Electricity supply, the tariff for the use of public electricity networks (TURPE) and taxes. After several months of consultation, the CRE proposes to reduce the average level of the TRVE. Find out how much.
A 15% reduction in the electricity bill
On February 1, 2025, the electricity bill of 24 million subscribers at the regulated rate (TRV) will drop by 15%. According to the CRE, a family of four people in a house with an average consumption of 14 MWh will save €651 per year.
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A household of three people in an apartment with an average consumption of 8.5 MWh will save €389. Similarly, a two-person household with an average consumption of 2.4 MWh will save €107 per year on their electricity bill.
Hello Watt, specialist in energy transition and invoice optimization, estimates an annual gain between €230 and €400. This, depending on consumption.
What about customers subscribed to an indexed contract?
Among 24 million subscribers to the regulated tariff (TRV), 20.4 million households subscribe to EDF's “blue tariff” (60% of the 34 million residential subscribers). The remaining 4 million households subscribe to offers indexed to this rate.
-This means that even without being EDF customers, their electricity price varies in the same proportions as the TRV. The difference lies in particular in the price of the subscription. In 2024, the TRV had increased by 8% in February and 1% in August. This after an increase of 15% in February and 10% in August 2023.
For the remaining 10 million individuals, subscribed to market offers, the variation will depend on the commercial choices of their suppliers. Some alternative suppliers are currently offering contracts below the TRV by more than 30%.
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These offers may be interesting in the short term. However, they may carry risks if market prices change. You must therefore read the price modification conditions carefully. Without forgetting to take an interest in fixed price offers for 12, 24 or 36 months.
The other side of the coin
This 15% reduction actually hides two tax increases planned for the same date. The domestic tax on final electricity consumption (TICFE) will be readjusted according to inflation.
From February 2024, it will reach €33.70 per megawatt hour for individuals, compared to €22 currently. Furthermore, the Tariff for the Use of Public Electricity Networks (TURPE) will be increased by 10%.
According to the energy mediator's comparator, the TICFE will increase by €110 per year. And this is for a household using electricity for heating and cooking. The TURPE will increase by €30 to €40 depending on the contracts.
