New Off-Peak Hours: What You Need to Know if You’re Relocating

Home interior with appliances depicting changes in off-peak hours

Starting November 1, 2025, France’s off-peak hours system will undergo changes. Enedis, the network operator, will adjust the schedules to better align with new consumption habits and energy production. These changes affect all households and businesses equipped with a Linky meter and will directly impact your electricity consumption and savings.

If you’re relocating or moving for work, it’s essential to be aware of these changes to avoid missing out on off-peak savings. This article explains the updates and provides practical guidance to adapt easily to your new situation

Understanding the Changes to Off-Peak Hours

  1. Why These Adjustments Are Necessary

Off-peak hours exist to encourage more balanced electricity consumption by offering reduced rates during low-demand periods. However, consumption habits have evolved:

  • Remote work and flexible schedules mean people consume electricity at different times than before.

  • The rise of electric vehicles has shifted daytime electricity demand.

  • Increased use of programmable appliances and air conditioning modifies typical consumption patterns.

  • Greater renewable energy production such as solar and wind creates a mismatch between production and demand.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has decided to reposition off-peak hours to maintain the system’s effectiveness and benefits for all.

  1. Relocating Employees: Who Is Concerned and When to Act

The changes mainly affect households and businesses with a Linky meter and will occur in two phases:

  • Phase 1: November 2025 – June 2026
    Affects 1.7 million HP/HC clients, especially those with afternoon or night off-peak hours. The new slots will be the same for summer and winter.

  • Phase 2: December 2026 – October 2027
    Affects 9.3 million clients, with hours varying by season.

For relocating employees, this information is crucial: it allows you to plan energy-intensive activities from day one.

Tip: upon moving, check your off-peak hours to schedule charging your EV or running appliances efficiently.

Adapting to the New Hours to Maximize Savings

  1. Identify and Understand Your Time Slots

From November 2025, the total off-peak hours remain 8 hours per day, but they will be split:

  • Night slot: at least 5 consecutive hours, usually from 11 PM to 7 AM. Ideal for energy-intensive devices or EV charging.

  • Daytime slot: 3 hours between 11 AM and 5 PM.

If you are affected, Enedis will inform you of your exact hours about one month before they start.

  1. Adjust Your Habits and Devices

To make the most of your off-peak hours:

  • Reprogram devices: washing machine, dishwasher, water heater, air conditioning, or EV charging.

  • Plan usage: if relocating with different schedules, organize devices to avoid consumption peaks.

  • Monitor consumption: use Enedis or provider tools to adjust habits.

  • Adopt energy-saving gestures: turn off standby devices, optimize heating, insulate your home, or shift energy-intensive activities to off-peak hours.

By adjusting habits and equipment, you can make the most of these new slots and maintain controlled consumption, even during relocation or work mobility.

Conclusion

The off-peak hour changes starting November 2025 are a significant adjustment to better manage electricity consumption in the face of new energy challenges. For relocating employees, it is especially important to:

  • Identify your new off-peak slots immediately after moving.

  • Reprogram devices and monitor consumption to maximize savings.

  • Take this opportunity to adopt more sustainable and balanced energy habits.

At Muter Loger, we support your professional mobility and relocations, offering guidance to optimize electricity consumption and make your move simpler and more economical.

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