Becoming a upstream-downstream balance operator

The upstream-downstream balance operator plays a central role in the relationship between network managers (RTE and ERDF), suppliers, and customers. Relationships with each of these parties are defined by contract. Follow these steps to become a upstream-downstream balance operator.

This agreement will grant you the title of upstream-downstream balance operator.

Go to the RTE site

This contract gives you the right to interact with the ERDF network and to integrate within your perimeter the sites linked to this network.

The GRD-RE contract includes:

To request the signing of a GRD-RE contract, please complete and return the documents below to ERDF.

For CARD contract customers

To become a upstream-downstream balance operator for a CARD contract customer, you must be designated so by the customer in an

For single contract customers

To become a upstream-downstream balance operator for a single contract customer, you must be designated so by this customer's supplier in GRD-F contract.

For production sites

To become the upstream-downstream balance operator for a production site, you must be designated so by the producer through an .