Tabac shops in France will soon accept payment for utility bills The new scheme will launch in 2023, and will include gas, electricity, water, and even some rent bills
What’s new for residents in France in March 2021? A rise in gas prices, PCR test changes for Andorra, clearer energy certificates, and an extension of the bike repair scheme are among the changes to be aware of this month
No cost benefits to off-peak electricity in France: report Green energy supplier has launched an online calculator to help consumers check whether they have the best deal
news Power cut in west France affects 272,000 homes More than 270,000 households were left without power in the centre-west of France last night (Thursday September 3) after a massive electricity fault in the Indre department.
French government gives up gas price control EU law change means household gas prices switch to open market
Ways to cut costs and save on everyday life in France We work hard for our cash so let’s make the most of it. The Connexion finds ideas to make it stretch a little further
Village gets mains water century after post-war pledge Mayor tells Connexion why he wants mains water available after residents coped for 100 years without it...
Charged for drains service I can’t use at French home Our village has been connected to mains drainage. We have not yet been able to have the work done for our home to be connected to it but have received a bill from Suez Eau France charging us €396.55 for “Collecte et Traitement des Eaux Usées” [collection and treatment of waste water]. Surely it is illegal to charge for something that is not being done? S.D.
French mother without electricity after Linky refusal A mother and her five year-old daughter in France have been living without electricity for three weeks after the woman refused to have the controversial Linky electricity meter installed in her home.
Why electricity prices have soared in France Electricity prices jumped 5.9% in June for the 25million households which buy from EDF – but the two million who are with competitors also face rises.
Latest pricing changes A variety of everyday pricing changes have come in over the summer relating to savings, utility bills and travel.