Find here data on electricity consumption in France, in the form of annual and monthly reviews, or more detailed data at weekly and daily granularity. The graphs illustrate current trends and provide a better understanding of the fundamentals of electricity consumption in France, in particular the link with temperatures.
Synthèse de la consommation [EN]
Update of the standard temperatures used to calculate consumption adjusted for weather-related variations and calendar effects
RTE uses the normal temperatures provided by Météo France to calculate adjusted consumption. In 2026, Météo France updated these normal temperatures, in particular to take account of the global warming observed over the previous decade. This update results in an increase of around 0.5°C in France’s average annual temperature. RTE has therefore recalculated the historical data for temperature-adjusted consumption since 2014 to take account of this new benchmark. The new consumption figures are generally lower than those previously calculated for the same years using the old standard temperatures.
Evolution of gross consumption and consumption adjusted for weather and calendar effects
- Incomplete year
- Preliminary data
Informations and sources
This graph shows an annual and monthly overview for mainland France (including Corsica, and excluding Eurodiff until 2013) of :
- gross electricity consumption
- consumption adjusted for weather effects
Adjusted consumption is calculated from gross consumption, which is adjusted to reflect consumption under normal weather conditions, and by excluding consumption on 29 February in leap years.
Weather-adjusted consumption is the electricity consumption that would have been recorded had temperatures been aligned with the reference temperatures for the period. This calculation is carried out annually using consumption and temperature data. In this way, it is possible to distinguish between variations in consumption due to structural trends (demographics, economic activity, behavioural changes) or cyclical factors (health crises, etc.) and those attributable solely to the temperature sensitivity of the French electricity system. For example, if temperatures during a winter week are higher than seasonal norms, heating requirements fall and gross (i.e. unadjusted) consumption will be lower than consumption adjusted for normal temperatures. Consumption is also adjusted to take account of certain calendar factors (public holidays, leap years, etc.).
It should be noted that the change in trend observed between 2000 and 2001 does not reflect a genuine structural shift in consumption. It results from a recalibration of the climate correction model and, in particular, from the incorporation of new temperature norms. The structural upward trend in consumption observed over the period 1995–2008 is therefore more consistent than it appears in the graph.
RTE uses the temperature norms provided by Météo France to calculate temperature-adjusted consumption. In 2026, Météo France updated these temperature norms, in particular to take account of the global warming observed over the previous decade. This update results in an increase of around 0.5°C in France’s average annual temperature. RTE has therefore recalculated the historical data for temperature-adjusted consumption since 2014 to take account of this new benchmark. The new consumption figures are generally lower than those previously calculated for the same years using the old normal temperatures.
The data can be of various kinds:
- Data from RTE meters and distribution network operators. In order to draw up global consumption or production balances, we need to have an aggregated view of all metering data on the transmission and distribution perimeters. These data are only available on the 15th of each month for the month just ended. Although updates are possible for at least 12 months, the consolidated data is very robust from the first date of availability.
Provisional data, derived from telemetry set up by network operators at various points on the power grid, supplemented by estimates for non-telemetered production or consumption. Provisional data provide an initial overview, available very quickly after each deadline; they are not of the same quality as metering data (estimates taken into account, less accurate measurement than metering data, etc.). Graph elements based on provisional data are indicated by a specific pictogram on the portal.
The values displayed include photovoltaic self-consumption.
Electricity consumption in 2025
In 2025, electricity consumption remained stable compared to the previous year. Its level remains approximately 6% lower than before the health and energy crises.
Find all the analyses on electricity consumption in the 2025 Electricity Review
Focus - Why adjust climate consumption?
Weather-adjusted consumption is the electricity consumption that would have been recorded had temperatures been aligned with the reference temperatures for the period. This calculation is carried out annually on the basis of consumption and temperature data. In the graph below, consumption is also adjusted for calendar effects and projected onto a reference calendar to allow for better comparability.
In this way, it is possible to distinguish between variations in consumption due to structural trends (demographics, economic activity, behavioural changes) or cyclical factors (health crises, etc.) and those attributable solely to the temperature sensitivity of the French electricity system. For example, if temperatures during a winter week are higher than seasonal norms, heating requirements fall and gross (i.e. unadjusted) consumption will be lower than consumption adjusted for normal temperatures. Consumption is also adjusted to take account of certain calendar factors (public holidays, leap years, etc.).
In the graph below, we can therefore see much greater consistency between years when using the adjusted data than when using the raw data.
Weekly and daily consumption trends
Study period
- Incomplete year
- Preliminary data
Informations and sources
The graph shows trends in average weekly and daily consumption
- gross
- Adjusted*
*For the last 12 months, consumption is adjusted to normal temperature. For previous years, consumption is also adjusted for calendar effects.
The aim of these corrections is to provide an assessment of structural changes in consumption.
The data can be of various kinds:
- Data from RTE meters and distribution network operators. In order to draw up global consumption or production balances, we need to have an aggregated view of all metering data on the transmission and distribution perimeters. These data are only available on the 15th of each month for the month just ended. Although updates are possible for at least 12 months, the consolidated data is very robust from the first date of availability.
- Provisional data, derived from telemetry set up by network operators at various points on the power grid, supplemented by estimates for non-telemetered production or consumption. Provisional data provide an initial overview, available very quickly after each deadline; they are not of the same quality as metering data (estimates taken into account, less accurate measurement than metering data, etc.). Graph elements based on provisional data are indicated by a specific pictogram on the portal.
The values displayed include photovoltaic self-consumption.