Electricity prices for households in France 2010-2024, semi-annually

In the first half of 2024, the average electricity price for households in France peaked at 27.76 euro cents per kilowatt-hour because of an increase in power taxes and levies. Since 2010, the electricity prices for household consumption have been continuously increasing from 12.83 euro cents per kilowatt-hour. 

Residential energy consumption in France

The residential energy consumption in France mainly comprised electricity and renewable energy, although gas still covered a relevant share of the residential energy mix. The price of this fossil fuel for households was also increasing and amounted to 0.12 euros per kilowatt-hour by the end of the year.

The development of renewable energy sources in France

Although nuclear power still accounted for the most important part of electricity production in France, the second-leading electricity source was hydropower. Furthermore, the production capacity of electricity from solar power has been steadily and significantly increasing from 808 megawatts in 2010 to almost 23 gigawatts in 2024.