Whether you live in a studio or in a large house, it is impossible (or almost) to escape the traditional EDF bill. Here is some practical information to help you decipher it and above all to make sure that it is not too excessive.
While this invoice does not always seem very understandable, it is nevertheless divided into several areas, each of which gives you very specific information. In the left column in yellow, you will find personal and practical information such as your identifier to connect to the EDF online space, the number where to reach an advisor, the number for troubleshooting, your customer number and the address mail from your customer service. Below, you can see the address of the place of consumption as well as the name of the contract holder, his bank account number, his PDL number, which is used to identify your accommodation.
The total amount of your invoiceOn the first page of the invoice, in a blue insert, this is the amount claimed from you. If you have opted for a direct debit, you will find below the date on which this money will be withdrawn from your account. Just below is the date of the next meter reading and the date you will receive your new bill.
Details of your consumptionOn the second page, at the top of the blue insert, is the detail of your consumption. It is indicated in kWh for a specific period. It can be calculated either on the basis of an estimate or based on the latest readings from your meter.
Your subscription Below your consumption, in slightly lighter blue, you will find information about your subscription such as its power, any additional options and its price.
Taxes and contributionsA little further down, you will find the details of the various taxes and contributions for which you are obliged to contribute, they correspond to approximately 30% of your final invoice. These are the transmission tariff contribution, the contribution to the public electricity service and the tax on final electricity consumption.
The VATFinally on the bottom line, the detail of the VAT is explained. It applies at 5% on your subscription and on local taxes and at 20% on other services, on taxes and on your consumption. Note that it has gone from 19.6 to 20% since January 1, 2014.
And if you find that the bill is too high, you can always remedy it by following our advice to save electricity or equip yourself to reduce your bill, for example by installing energy-saving bulbs.
