Electricity network

Enedis manages the electricity distribution network across 95% of mainland France, guaranteeing quality and safety. Local distribution companies manage the remaining 5% in their exclusive service zones. Additionally, the RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité) is responsible for the transmission of electricity.

How the electricity network operates
Stakeholders and responsibilities
Enedis and local distribution companies (LDCs)

The electricity network operates in a similar way to France’s road infrastructure, with motorways, A-roads, B-roads, local roads, etc. In this way, the electricity network is able to service the entire country. The electricity network is managed by 2 operators: RTE for long-distance electricity transmission, and Enedisfor distribution to consumers

Enedis's duty is to manage the bulk of the existing public distribution network in France. It is a subcontracted operator. The network belongs to local authorities, i.e., French municipalities or groups of municipalities.

As managers of public electricity distribution across 5% of mainland France, local distribution companies (LDCs) are major features of the French energy landscape. For Enedis, they are very important partners.