What means exist to compare the prices of electricity suppliers?

According to the latest Energie-Info barometer, two thirds of French people are unaware that they could make significant savings by leaving the regulated electricity tariff with up to 20% less on the bill. To get an idea, there are comparators, such as that of Energy Mediator. It is free, independent and allows you to carry out an online simulation, either from an estimate of your consumption or from your current bill. This allows you to compare prices. Moreover, be careful to look at the prices including tax.

There are several offers, with regulated, fixed or indexed prices. In fact, it depends on the period. During the energy crisis, the regulated tariff was the most competitive, but currently it is quite the opposite. It could change again in February 2025. So there is this regulated tariff, fixed price contracts and others, indexed, but if certain indexation models seem complicated to you, it is better to turn to an offer that is easy to understand. . Also note that at the start of winter, it is not necessarily a good idea to choose a model indexed to market prices, which tend to fluctuate (rather than increase because it increases in winter and decreases in summer)

If you are interested in a peak hours – off-peak hours contract, be sure you can shift at least a third of your consumption to off-peak hours, otherwise it will not be advantageous. Concerning customer service, be aware that some suppliers operate only via the internet, without telephone contact; this may be important data for you. You can also consult the number of referrals to which each operator has been subject, vis-à-vis the Energy Mediator: a low rate of referrals is a good indicator of peace of mind. Be wary of canvassing, by telephone or at home. The prices advanced may be based on an estimate that does not correspond to your actual consumption, with the risk of unpleasant surprises that goes with it. Also pay attention to promotions: sometimes, they come with special conditions.

If prices change regularly, you can change contracts regularly because individuals do not make long-term commitments. So it’s worth looking at the offers from time to time. Once you have identified the supplier and contract that is right for you, you sign a commitment and set the contract start date. The new operator takes care of everything and it won’t cost you anything.