France electricity: medium non-res. alternative offers
France electricity: medium non-res. alternative offers stood at 257,824 Sites in Q2 2026, according to CRE – Observatoire des marchés de détail de l'électricité et du gaz naturel. It is one of the indicators in the Retail energy markets (quarterly) table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q4 2017 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Retail energy markets (quarterly) table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium non-residential sites | |||||||||||
| Market offers, alternative suppliers | 257,824 | 254,539 | 238,720 | 235,404 | 232,548 | 228,813 | 218,970 | 215,061 | 214,060 | 211,943 | |
| Market offers, incumbent suppliers | 201,888 | 202,135 | 218,875 | 220,295 | 222,007 | 222,572 | 230,720 | 231,941 | 232,329 | 232,948 |
Understanding france electricity: medium non-res. alternative offers
This indicator tracks active medium-scale commercial and industrial electricity delivery points supplied under market-driven contracts by non-historical energy providers. Medium non-residential sites typically represent commercial installations with substantial power demands exceeding basic low-voltage thresholds. This tally isolates mid-tier business operations served by independent market participants, separating them from accounts tied to the legacy operator's commercial offers or protected tariff structures.
Reading these quarterly statistics requires accounting for industrial restructuring and facility relocations that directly impact mid-tier grid connections. Early estimations are frequently updated as network operators finalize complex commercial metering data. Year-on-year comparisons are generally preferred over quarter-on-quarter changes to neutralize cyclical industrial shutdowns and seasonal maintenance periods. Analysts should avoid comparing these site counts directly with residential figures, as industrial energy demand and contract structures operate under distinct commercial dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes medium non-residential sites from small non-residential sites?
- Medium sites operate at higher electrical capacity thresholds, typical of larger commercial facilities or light manufacturing plants.
- Are these medium sites subject to regulated price tariffs?
- Regulated tariffs generally do not apply to this tier, requiring businesses to secure commercial market contracts.
- How often are medium commercial site counts revised?
- Minor revisions can occur in subsequent quarters as grid operators resolve billing and metering reconciliations.