Total Direct Energie: Offers, Tariffs and Contact in France

Formed in 2019 following the fusion of Total Spring and Direct Energie, Total Direct Energie is the largest alternate supplier in France, with;already over 4 million customers. Offering both electricity and gas for residential and business customers, Total Direct Energie is the main competitor for historical suppliers EDF and Engie (GDF Suez).

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What happens for former Direct Energie clients?The creation of Total Direct Energie has no impact on the offers, tariffs and T&Cs for ex-Direct Energie customers. You don't have to do or change anything to your contract.

Total Direct Energie Offers

As is the case for all energy plans in France, Total Direct Energie's offers are sans engagement, meaning that customers can leave at any time without penalty. Total Direct Energie's offers are pegged to the regulated tariffs, offering guaranteed savings.

The Total Direct Energie Tariffs

Below is the detail of all the different tariffs for the provider's offers, for all meter powers and for both Base and Heures pleines / heures creuses options.

Tariffs for the Total Direct Energie Online Offer

The Online offer gives you the biggest reduction of all the Total Direct Energie plans. Here is how much you will be paying for this offer, for electricity and gas.

As for gas, the prices are as follows:

Tariffs for the Total Direct Energie Classic Offer

The Classic offer guarantees you a discount compared to the regulated tariffs, and comes with a very reliable and fast customer service. You also get a yearly appointment with an Energy expert, who will give you a summary of your annual consumption and share tips on how you can reduce your consumption to make savings.

Here is how much you will be paying for this offer, for electricity and gas.

As for gas tariffs, they are the following:

Tariffs for the Total Direct Energie Green Offer

Total Direct Energie offers green electricity via a certification of origin system ("Garanties d'Origine"). How this works is that the company buys electricity on the energy market, and simultaneously will invest in equivalent warranties of origin which are delivered to green producers.

Total Direct Energie guarantees that all the certifications it purchases are of French origin and from hydroelectric, wind, and biomass sources. By doing so, the supplier is, as other green energy providers in France, striving to encourage and finance a more eco-friendly consumption in the country.

Total Direct Energie offers its clients a fixed tariff for its green electricity, along with a comprehensive and proactive customer service.

Here is how much you will be paying for this offer, for electricity and gas.

And for gas:

How to Subscribe to a Total Direct Energie Offer

Think these offers could be right for you? If you want to start a Total Direct Energie contract, here is how to proceed.

Switching to Total Direct Energie

Swtcihing energy providers is a very simple and quick process in France. It doesn't require you to inform your current provider, Total Direct Energie will take care of this. Your access to energy won't be cut out during the change, and there is no need to change your meter either. The process is entirely free.

To subscribe to Total Direct Energie, you can simply call Selectra's English-Speaking advisors at 09 87 67 37 93 directly, or ask for a free callback. An agent will help you and guide you through the process.

To make the change quick and efficient, make sure you gather the following documents before making the call:

• The latest bill from your former provider;
• A recent meter reading;
• Your billing details if you wish to opt for direct debit for your future bills with Total Direct Energie.

Total Direct Energie does not have an English speaking customer serviceIt is important to note that Total Direct Energie will not be able to provide you with assistance in English once you become their client. Keep this in mind if you don't feel comfortable with speaking French yet!

Opening a contract with Total Direct Energie when moving home

The process to subscribing to a Total Direct Energie offer is a little different if you are moving home in France.

In this case, you can still call Selectra at 09 87 67 37 93, but once the subscription is finalised you will need to have a technician from Enedis or GRDF come by your home to open your meter. Total Direct Energie will serve as the intermediary between you and the relevant network company in order to set up an appointment.

Below are the set prices for this intervention, which are regulated and are the same regardless of the supplier you subscribe to.

The Total Direct Energie Customer Service

Here are all the ways you can use to get in touch with the provider.

Contact Total Direct Energie over the Phone

Total Direct Energie has developed a strong reputation for good customer service, after Direct Energie and has won "Service Client de l'année" (Customer Service of the Year) for eight consecutive years. Find out how to contact the provider below.

New Customers

New customers wanting to subscribe to Total Direct Energie can call 09 87 67 37 93 or get a free callback for the Selectra English speaking customer service, available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 8 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 6 pm.

Existing Customers

Existing customers can call 09 70 80 69 69 to reach Total Direct Energie customer service, available Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm.

Contact the Total Direct Energie Headquarters

The phone number for Total Direct Energie headquarters is 01 55 48 05 80. The address is:

You can also check out this more extensive article about all the ways to contact the Total Direct Energie customer service.

About Total Direct Energie

Total Direct Energie was formed in 2019, when the energy providers Total Spring and Direct Energie came together following their fusion. The company sells gas and electricity contracts to businesses and residential customers alike. The fusion of both companies has made this new provider the largest alternate energy supplier in France.

Somewhat like Free Mobile in the French telecommunications market, Total Direct Energie has positioned itself based on its ability to offer some of the lowest energy prices on the French market. Low overhead costs and a strategic procurement procedures have enabled it to guarantee prices that are lower than the regulated tariffs (Tarif Bleu).

Total Direct Energie's energy supply comes from a combination of its own generation production as well as procurement on the wholesale market. The company operates natural gas-fired power plants, as well as several hydroelectric generation facilities.

Total Direct Energie Cycling Team

As of April 2019, Total Direct Energie has not yet announced that it was going to lead the Total Direct Energie Team and sponsor the professional cycling team sponsor of the Vendée - the team that Direct Energie sponsored up until now(UCI team code: DEN). The team consisted of 22 cyclists, and has had numerous sponsors since its creation in 2000: Bonjour, Toupargel, La Boulangère, Bouygues Telecom, Europcar. The team mainly competes in French competitions, including the Tour de France.

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