Xavier Pinon
I co-founded Selectra to give consumers clear, independent information on French utilities. I oversee commercial operations and web content strategy across all markets, and co-authored a reference book on the French retail energy market.
About
My background is in political science and economics, but my real education came from building Selectra from the ground up. After graduating from Sciences Po Paris and Columbia University, I co-founded Selectra with Aurian because we saw how much confusion surrounded the deregulation of French energy. I oversee commercial operations and web content strategy across all our markets, and have spent over a decade studying how consumers interact with complex service products. I've co-authored a book on the French retail energy market, and every content standard at Selectra reflects that depth of research. Every page on en.selectra.info is designed to help expat readers make confident, informed decisions — not just click a button.
Selected articles
Electricity & Gas in France: Full Overview
How the French energy market works, who the main suppliers are, and how to compare them.
Electricity in France: Complete Guide
Everything expats need to know about the French electricity market, tariffs and contracts.
Gas in France: Suppliers & Prices
How the French gas market works after the abolition of regulated tariffs in 2023.
How to Switch Energy Supplier in France
Step-by-step guide to changing electricity or gas supplier — free, no interruption.
Best Energy Suppliers in France
Independent ranking of electricity and gas providers by price, service and green credentials.
Electricity Tariffs in France Explained
Fixed, variable, indexed — how French electricity tariffs work and which suits you best.
Propane Gas Suppliers in France
Which companies supply bottled and bulk propane for homes not connected to the gas network.
Moving to France: Complete Expat Guide
Everything you need to set up home in France — utilities, admin, banking and more.