By Best electricity supplier in France in May 2026
In May 2026, the best electricity offer according to the Selectra Score is Prudence from la bellenergie, rated A.
Think of it as a quality stamp for energy offers — not just a price tag. The Selectra Score gives each offer a grade from A to E based on two things: how competitive its price is compared to all 75 offers on the market, and how reliable the supplier is in real life (customer reviews, complaint rates with the national energy ombudsman, green credentials, contract flexibility).
An A means excellent on both counts. A cheap offer from a supplier with poor customer service won't score A — and a great supplier charging above-market rates won't either.
The three tabs below rank all 75 offers across the market. Selectra Score is the recommended starting point — it gives you the full picture. Switch to Annual price if you want to rank purely by cost, or Customer rating to see what real customers say.
Annual cost estimated for a standard 6 kVA base tariff profile (approx. 4,500 kWh/yr). Updated daily. Savings calculated vs the EDF Tarif Bleu (regulated tariff) for the same profile.
Cheapest electricity supplier in France in May 2026
The cheapest electricity offer in May 2026 is Confort+ from Primeo, at an estimated €1,154/year for a standard 6 kVA base tariff profile. That is approximately €176/year cheaper than the EDF Tarif Bleu (regulated tariff).
Price alone doesn't guarantee the best deal. The cheapest offer and the top-scoring offer are different: the Selectra Score also factors in customer service quality, dispute rates with the national energy ombudsman, and green credentials. An offer can be the cheapest on the market and still earn a low score if the supplier has poor reviews or a high billing dispute rate. To compare all 75 offers sorted by annual price, use the Annual price tab in the full ranking above.
Best gas supplier in France
In May 2026, the best gas offer by Selectra Score is Avantage Gaz 2 ans from EDF, rated A. The table below shows the top 6 gas offers ranked by score, covering 34 offers analysed in total.
France's regulated gas tariff was abolished in July 2023, replaced by the monthly Prix Repère de Vente du Gaz (PRVG) published by the CRE. Since then, alternative gas suppliers compete openly on price and service — and the spread between offers can be significant for households that heat with gas. Switching is free, with no interruption to your supply.
| # | Provider / Offer | Score | Annual cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Top score |
EDF
Avantage Gaz 2 ans |
|
€1,489/yr | 4.5/5 |
| 2 |
Alterna
Gaz Zen 2 ans |
|
€1,552/yr | 4.6/5 |
| 3 |
Alterna
Gaz Zen 3 ans |
|
€1,565/yr | 4.6/5 |
| 4 |
OHM Énergie
Extra Eco Gaz |
|
€1,467/yr | 4.5/5 |
| 5 |
Alterna
Gaz Zen 1 an |
|
€1,538/yr | 4.6/5 |
| 6 |
Octopus Energy
Gaz Fixe |
|
€1,670/yr | 4.8/5 |
Annual cost estimated for a gas heating profile, approx. 11,000 kWh/yr in zone 1. Updated daily.
Which electricity supplier has the best customer service?
Customer service quality is a key differentiator for energy suppliers in France. Three independent sources give an objective picture: customer review scores aggregated across platforms, the Médiateur national de l'énergie (MNE) dispute rate published annually, and the Élu Service Client de l'Année awards.
What customers say
The ratings below are aggregated from verified review platforms. Only suppliers with at least 100 reviews are included.
| # | Supplier | Customer rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Top rated | Octopus Energy | 4.8 /5 | 44,197 |
| 2 | Enercoop | 4.8 /5 | 3,397 |
| 3 | Alpiq | 4.8 /5 | 6,473 |
| 4 | Papernest Énergie | 4.7 /5 | 16,050 |
| 5 | Plenitude | 4.6 /5 | 12,149 |
| 6 | Alterna | 4.6 /5 | 5,382 |
| 7 | Happ-e | 4.5 /5 | 9,139 |
| 8 | EDF | 4.5 /5 | 51,642 |
| 9 | OHM Énergie | 4.5 /5 | 13,165 |
| 10 | TotalEnergies | 4.5 /5 | 239,933 |
Aggregated from verified review platforms. Minimum 100 reviews to appear. Ratings out of 5.
Dispute rates — Médiateur national de l'énergie
The MNE tracks unresolved disputes escalated to the national energy ombudsman per 100,000 contracts. A low rate means customers rarely needed to escalate — a reliable sign of good billing and responsive support. When comparing offers, a high dispute rate is a red flag regardless of how competitive the price looks.
| # | Supplier | Disputes / 100k contracts | vs market average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lowest rate | Enercoop | 6 / 100k | -20.3 |
| 2 | Ilek | 14 / 100k | -12.3 |
| 3 | Octopus Energy | 15 / 100k | -11.3 |
| 4 | Edf | 17 / 100k | -9.3 |
| 5 | Totalenergies | 18 / 100k | -8.3 |
| 6 | Primeo | 19 / 100k | -7.3 |
| 7 | La Bellenergie | 21 / 100k | -5.3 |
| 8 | Ohm Energie | 25 / 100k | -1.3 |
| 9 | Engie | 25 / 100k | -1.3 |
| 10 | Alterna | 26 / 100k | -0.3 |
| 11 | Alpiq | 28 / 100k | +1.7 |
| 12 | Mint Energie | 30 / 100k | +3.7 |
| 13 | Vattenfall | 43 / 100k | +16.7 |
| 14 | Ekwateur | 45 / 100k | +18.7 |
| 15 | Plenitude | 62 / 100k | +35.7 |
Disputes per 100,000 residential contracts. Market average: 26.3 / 100k. Source: Médiateur national de l'énergie. Updated annually.
Best green electricity supplier in France
Green electricity offers allow you to support renewable energy production in France. The VertVolt label issued by ADEME (France's environmental agency) certifies the quality of a green offer at two levels: engagé (committed) and très engagé (highly committed). The highly committed label requires the supplier to source at least 25% of electricity from local, community-governed renewable installations.
Enercoop is the only supplier to hold the très engagé (highest level) VertVolt label, making it the top choice for genuinely green electricity. ilek and Ekwateur also carry ADEME certification. Green offers are no longer necessarily more expensive — several VertVolt offers now rank competitively on 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
Tips for expats choosing an energy supplier in France
Navigating the French energy market as an expat has its own challenges — from understanding French contracts to knowing which tariff applies to your apartment. Here are the four key things to know before you switch.