The TURPE (network charges), the electricity excise and VAT are identical across all suppliers: you cannot negotiate them, but you can understand how they are calculated. The TURPE depends on your subscribed power and tariff option, the excise on your consumption and activity, VAT on your status. Understanding them avoids unpleasant surprises.
How is the TURPE calculated?
The TURPE (public electricity network use tariff) combines a fixed part, tied to the subscribed power, and a variable part, based on transported kWh and time periods. It is set by the CRE (the French energy regulator) and revised periodically, regardless of your supplier. The chosen tariff option and power level directly affect the amount.
What is the electricity excise?
The electricity excise is a state-set tax expressed in euros per MWh, which replaced the TICFE and the CSPE. Its rate can vary with annual budget decisions: check the rate in force. Reduced rates may exist for certain eligible professional uses, subject to conditions to be checked.
How do VAT and its recovery work?
VAT applies to supply, network charges and taxes, and it is reclaimable for VAT-registered professionals: the pre-tax price is therefore the right benchmark for reading an offer. Always check on which basis (excl. or incl. VAT) a price is presented to you. At Eneffic, we help you read your bill item by item before choosing an offer.
| Item | Calculation basis | Possible adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| TURPE | Power + transported kWh | Tariff option and power |
| Electricity excise | €/MWh consumed | Possible reduced rates by activity |
| VAT | Supply + network + taxes | Reclaimable if VAT-registered |
Key takeaways
The TURPE depends on your choices
Subscribed power and tariff option directly affect the amount.
The excise can be reduced under conditions
Reduced rates may exist for certain eligible professional uses.
Reason pre-tax
As VAT is reclaimable for VAT-registered businesses, the pre-tax price is the right benchmark.
