Chèque énergie 2025: dispatch from April, schedule by department

Electricity bills weigh heavily on many budgets. So, the energy voucher returns in 2025, with a long-awaited timetable. Wondering when, how and for whom?

When will the 2025 energy cheque be available?

As in previous years, the energy voucher is sent out in the spring. The mail arrives in regional waves, between the end of March and May. In 2025, the window should remain close to spring 2025. The government will confirm the exact dates a few weeks beforehand.

The energy voucher is issued automatically, with no form to fill in. Also, the administration relies on the tax income transmitted by the DGFIP. Check your postal address on your last tax notice. If you move, report the change as soon as possible.

Eligibility conditions and 2025 amounts

The energy voucher targets low-income households, based on their gross income per unit. In 2024, the threshold was around €11,000 per unit. The 2025 scale will be specified, with no major changes expected. In addition, the amount varied from €48 to €277 depending on the situation.
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Nearly 5.6 million households received energy cheques last year. Both single people and large families are eligible. However, students attached to the tax household may be excluded. A public simulator will help you check your profile before taking any action.

Pay bills and jobs without stress

The energy voucher is used to pay for electricity, gas and heating networks. You can also pre-assign it to your usual supplier. It’s simple: all you need is a customer reference to allocate it to the right account. If you want to have work done on your home, use an RGE craftsman, otherwise you’ll probably be refused.

• Check the address on your last tax notice.
• Keep the document until you have received full reimbursement.
• Pre-assign the right contract to avoid forgetting.
• If you’re having work done, ask for an invoice showing the RGE label.
• Report any family changes affecting your eligibility.

The energy voucher is valid until March 31st of the following year. So don’t leave it lying around in a drawer. In the event of loss, a re-issue can be requested, subject to conditions. Keep your bills up to date, and retain proof of payment.

Some suppliers offer automatic payment as an option. What’s more, dematerialization avoids delays and data entry errors. The energy cheque can then effortlessly reduce the monthly instalment. Then check your payment schedule to see what effect it is having.

Related aids, pitfalls to avoid and rights to assert

Depending on the type of home you live in, other forms of assistance may be available. For example, MaPrimeRénov’ finances part of the cost of insulation work. Energy cheques can be used to top up the remaining costs. CCASs can provide advice on local schemes.

Beware of SMS or messaging scams. An agent will never ask for your IBAN to validate an order. If in doubt, contact your supplier via the usual channel. Then report the suspicious message to the appropriate authorities.

What to watch out for between now and the end of 2025 around the energy voucher

The 2025 budget arbitrations may adjust the energy voucher. However, officials have indicated they want to maintain the scheme. Stay tuned for announcements from the Ministry of Energy Transition. Also, follow the parliamentary debates during the financial vote.

If you receive nothing, please wait a few weeks after departure. Then, prepare your RFR, tax number and address for any claims. This will speed up the processing of your file. To be on the safe side, keep copies of exchanges and proof of dispatch.

Exceptional targeted subsidies could return if prices recover. For the moment, no firm announcement has been made. Nevertheless, energy sobriety continues to reduce real bills. Finally, every gesture counts, at home and in the building.

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