
March 6, 2026
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As the manager of the French electricity network, Enedis plans to install more than 30 million smart electricity meters throughout France by 2022. This modernization of the network should improve the quality of services provided while allowing consumers to save money on electricity bills.
With good reason, many companies are wondering about the financial implications for them. What is the price of the Linky meter? Does it have an impact on electricity billing?
As long as the meter deployment phase is still ongoing (until the end of 2021), Replacing a traditional meter with Linky is completely free. The installation of the device takes into account Installing the smart meter by a technician, the remote control of the device and the configuration of the computer system for optimal functioning of the technology.
You therefore have no equipment to buy or no billing to incur for the installation of the device by a professional. On the other hand, installation and commissioning become chargeable when another Linky meter has to be replaced by another one for technical reasons.
In the event of a move, the opening of the Linky meter is invoiced to the consumer. It is possible that the active power of the smart meter in your new home is not enough to cover all your needs. You will then have to pay to change the power of the device. In the event of a move, only the change of supplier is free.
At SirEnergies, we offer you our expertise and advice for choosing the electricity supplier and supply that best suits you. We also show you the good habits to significantly and sustainably reduce your electricity bill for your business.
Following a deliberation by the Energy Regulatory Commission in December 2020 which provided for an increase in Enedis tariffs of 1.39% per year until 2024, various speculations reportinga proportionate increase of 15 euros of the annual bill have emerged just about everywhere. This created real concern among those who had already installed Linky, but also among those who thought they were taking the plunge.
However, on its official website, Enedis explains that consumers will not have to bear additional costs following the installation of the new meter. It is therefore out of the question for them to pay 15 euros more per year as part of the modernization of the network.
Linky's deployment costs are integrated into the TURPE (Tariff for the Use of Electricity Networks) which pays for the activity of the network operator. The Energy Regulatory Commission also clearly notified in its press release dated June 1, 2021, that consumers' bills will not be negatively affected by the new approach.
The cost of the network modernization project was estimated at 5.7 billion euros. The following question naturally arises: who will bear the exorbitant cost of this investment? It's about Enedis and its subscribers.
Through the TURPE that represents a third of the amount of the electricity bill, the latter will partially bear the cost of deploying Linky. Due to the application of the tariff deferral, companies will not notice the increase in TURPE until the deployment is complete. However, the new smart meter should make it possible to reduce the electricity bill of French subscribers. According to ADEME (Agency for Environment and Energy Management), these savings vary between 7.7% and 10% for households.
For example, the cost of commissioning the meter is considerably reduced (from 27.30 euros to 16.79 euros). The cost of the power increase is now 3.74 euros compared to 36.73 euros previously. In addition, smart meters allow more regular collection of information on a company's real consumption, which offers better control of your costs. The savings made should therefore offset the increase in TURPE on the electricity bill with zero impact on the consumer.
The EDF subsidiary intends save money significant burdens to absorb its share of the investment cost. Certain technical interventions in the field such as the annual meter reading are no longer necessary with the advent of Linky. The company saves on the travel of its agents.
Financial losses associated with fraud committed with old meters will also be limited. Some malicious individuals did not hesitate to block the old mechanical counters using various subterfuges (slowing down using a magnet, needle technique, tilting the counter, etc.).
New communication devices are very difficult, if not impossible, to hack. Enedis therefore intends to secure and improve the performance of its network with Linky, something that will bring very interesting financial benefits in the long term.
Given that it isa legal obligation, you cannot normally refuse the installation of Linky on your premises. If the meter is located inside your building, you can however refuse the installation based on respect for your private property. In fact, the technician cannot enter your company to install the device without your authorization.
Consumers will not be charged for installing the Linky meter until the system deployment phase is complete. For Enedis and consumers, the advantages of this smart device will make it possible to smooth the absorption of investment costs in order not to increase the electricity bill.
To go further, do not hesitate to consult our article for” Everything you need to know about Linky and Gazpar meters ”.
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