By What is green electricity in France?
Green electricity is electricity generated from renewable sources: hydropower, wind, solar, and biomass. In France, all electricity travels through the same national grid managed by Enedis, so it is physically impossible to trace a specific electron to a specific renewable source. Green electricity offers therefore work on a principle of equivalence: when you subscribe to a green offer, your supplier certifies that an equivalent amount of renewable electricity has been injected into the European grid on your behalf.
This certification mechanism is called Guarantees of Origin (Garanties d'Origine, or GO). It is regulated at European level and forms the baseline for most green electricity offers in France. Its limit is that certificates can be purchased on the open market — meaning a supplier can claim "100% renewable" without having any direct relationship with actual producers. This is why not all green offers carry the same weight.
Millions of French households have already switched to green electricity offers. Many are priced at or below the EDF regulated tariff, making the switch both an environmental and financial choice. See our electricity in France guide for full context on how the market is structured.
VertVolt-certified offers in France (Mai 2026)
The ADEME publishes and updates the list of VertVolt-certified offers on its official site. The tables below pull that data live so you always see the current certified suppliers and offers — not a snapshot frozen at publication date.
VertVolt "Very Engaged" offers
The "Very Engaged" (Très Engagé) tier is the highest VertVolt certification. In addition to purchasing electricity and Guarantees of Origin jointly from the same French producers, at least 25% of the electricity must come from recently-built or community-governed installations that receive no public subsidy. This is the only level that actively finances new renewable capacity in France.
| Supplier | Offer | Annual cost (6 kVA) | vs EDF Tarif Bleu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterna Cheapest | Électricité verte 100% locale | €1 233 | −€97 |
| GEG | Mon Offre Elec Direct Producteur – Fixe 3 ans | €1 268 | −€62 |
| Enercoop | Flexi Watt Nuit et Week-End | €1 276 | −€54 |
| Enercoop | Flexi Watt 2 saisons | €1 490 | +€160 |
| Enercoop | Flexi Watt | €1 692 | +€362 |
| Enercoop | Basic Watt | €1 697 | +€367 |
Source: ADEME VertVolt register + Selectra energy-core API. Annual budget TTC for a 6 kVA household, standard Base option. Updated Mai 2026.
VertVolt "Engaged" offers
The "Engaged" (Engagé) tier certifies that the supplier purchases green electricity and its associated Guarantees of Origin jointly from the same French renewable producers — not from the open certificates market. It is a meaningful commitment, even if it does not require sourcing from new or unsubsidised installations.
| Supplier | Offer | Annual cost (6 kVA) | vs EDF Tarif Bleu |
|---|---|---|---|
| la bellenergie Cheapest | Prudence avec Producteur EnR | €1 250 | −€80 |
| la bellenergie | Constance avec Producteur EnR | €1 274 | −€56 |
| la bellenergie | Garance avec Producteur EnR | €1 286 | −€44 |
| Octopus Energy | Octopus Go | €1 291 | −€39 |
| Octopus Energy | Eco-conso Fixe | €1 311 | −€19 |
| Octopus Energy | Intelligent Octopus | €1 311 | −€19 |
| Octopus Energy | Octopus Drive Pack | €1 311 | −€19 |
| EDF | Vert Electrique Régional | €1 350 | +€20 |
| Mint Énergie | Smart & Green | €1 417 | +€87 |
| ilek | Voiture Électrique | €1 426 | +€96 |
| elmy | Fixe 100% Verte et Française | €1 483 | +€153 |
| ilek | ÉnRFixe+ Elec | €1 497 | +€167 |
Source: ADEME VertVolt register + Selectra energy-core API. Annual budget TTC for a 6 kVA household, standard Base option. Updated Mai 2026.
Best green electricity offers in France (2026)
Most major suppliers in France now offer green electricity deals, and many are priced at or below the EDF regulated tariff (Tarif Bleu). The comparison below shows live offers updated daily for a standard 6 kVA household. Prices include all taxes and the annual subscription spread over 12 months.
"Green" covers a wide spectrum: some offers simply use Guarantees of Origin certificates, while Enercoop and Octopus Energy hold ADEME's highest VertVolt certification. Price and green credentials do not always move in the same direction — the cheapest offer is not always the most genuinely green. Use the comparison table below to assess green credentials alongside price.
Your home type
- Fixed price for 12 months — no surprises if the regulated tariff rises
- 100% renewable with guarantee-of-origin certificates
- Selectra editorial score A — price, service and contract clarity
- Lowest €/kWh on the French market this month
- Optimised for 3 kVA contracts in this consumption bracket
- Fixed rate — price locked for the full contract duration
- Fixed price for 12 months — no surprises if the regulated tariff rises
- 100% renewable with guarantee-of-origin certificates
- Selectra editorial score B — price, service and contract clarity
- Lowest €/kWh on the French market this month
- Optimised for 6 kVA contracts in this consumption bracket
- Fixed rate — price locked for the full contract duration
- Fixed price for 12 months — no surprises if the regulated tariff rises
- 100% renewable with guarantee-of-origin certificates
- Selectra editorial score B — price, service and contract clarity
- Lowest €/kWh on the French market this month
- Optimised for 9 kVA contracts in this consumption bracket
- Fixed rate — price locked for the full contract duration
- Fixed price for 12 months — no surprises if the regulated tariff rises
- 100% renewable with guarantee-of-origin certificates
- Selectra editorial score B — price, service and contract clarity
- Lowest €/kWh on the French market this month
- Optimised for 12 kVA contracts in this consumption bracket
- Fixed rate — price locked for the full contract duration
Which supplier is the most genuinely green?
Not all green offers are equal. The key distinction is between suppliers that simply buy Guarantees of Origin certificates on the open market and those that have direct contracts with renewable producers — or, better still, are owned by their producers. The ADEME VertVolt label is the most reliable indicator of where a supplier sits on this spectrum.
The table below compares the main green suppliers by green credential level, complaint rate (MNE — lower is better), and customer rating. Use it alongside live price comparisons above to find the right balance for your priorities.
| Supplier | VertVolt | Sourcing method | Complaints* | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enercoop Fewest complaints | Very engaged | Cooperative — direct producer contracts | 6 | ★★★★ |
| Ilek | Engaged | Choose your local producer | 14 | ★★★★ |
| Octopus Energy | Very engaged | 100% direct renewable sourcing | 15 | ★★★★ |
| EDF | — | GO certificates (open market) | 17 | ★★★★ |
| TotalEnergies | — | French renewables, GO certified | 18 | ★★★★ |
| ENGIE | — | Own hydro plants, GO certified | 25 | ★★★★ |
* Complaints per 100,000 residential customers. MNE quality-of-service ranking 2025, published February 2026. All suppliers listed scored 4 green stars. Sources: ADEME VertVolt register, MNE annual report 2025.
If environmental impact is your top priority, Enercoop is the clear leader — the only French cooperative, with the lowest complaint rate in the country at just 6 per 100,000 customers. Octopus Energy and Ilek are close behind, both combining genuine green credentials with strong service records. If you want solid green credentials at a competitive price, TotalEnergies is worth considering. If a basic certificate is sufficient, most suppliers' standard green offer will meet that need.
How to switch to a green electricity supplier in France
Switching electricity supplier in France is free, requires no technical visit, and causes no power cut. Your new supplier handles everything — they contact Enedis (the national grid operator) and cancel your old contract automatically. The whole process takes about 10 minutes online or over the phone.
Find your PDL number
2 minYour 14-digit meter reference (Point de Livraison) is printed on your electricity bill or displayed on your Linky smart meter. You need this to sign up with any supplier.
Compare VertVolt offers
5 minUse the offer tables above to compare certified green offers by price and label level. An English-speaking advisor can also match offers to your exact address and consumption profile.
Sign up by phone or online
10 minProvide your PDL, personal details, and preferred start date. No deposit, no termination fees, and a 14-day cooling-off period if you change your mind.
Switch completes automatically
24–48 hYour new supplier notifies Enedis and cancels your old contract. With a Linky smart meter, the switch is complete within 24–48 hours. No technician visit, no power cut.
Compare every VertVolt offer for your address — free, no commitment.
Full step-by-step walkthrough: How to switch electricity supplier in France
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the supplier. Most green offers use the Guarantees of Origin (GO) certificate system — your supplier certifies that an equivalent amount of renewable electricity was produced somewhere in Europe, but not necessarily directly linked to your home. Enercoop and Octopus Energy go further: both hold ADEME's highest VertVolt "very engaged" label, sourcing electricity directly from renewable producers with no reliance on the certificate market.
Not necessarily. Offers from TotalEnergies and Octopus Energy are priced at or below the EDF regulated tariff while still covering 100% renewable electricity. Enercoop and Ilek are priced above the regulated tariff, but fund local renewable production directly. Comparing live offers with an advisor is the best way to find the right balance of price and green credentials for your situation.
VertVolt is France's official green energy certification, issued by ADEME — the national environment and energy agency. It has two levels: "engaged" (supplier buys French renewable energy directly from producers) and "very engaged" (at least 25% from new or unsubsidised installations). As of 2026, only Enercoop and Octopus Energy hold the "very engaged" rating, with 100% of their customers at this level.
Switching is free, causes no power cut, and requires no technical visit. Your new supplier handles everything, including contacting Enedis. You need your PDL number (14-digit meter reference, on your electricity bill). With a Linky smart meter, the switch is active within 24–48 hours. Call Selectra on +33 9 87 67 37 93 — an English-speaking advisor will compare green offers for your address and set up your contract.