Best energy referral offer 2026: Engie, TotalEnergies and Octopus compared

The ranking at a glance

One precaution from the outset: only Engie's amounts are solidly documented. For TotalEnergies, Octopus and EDF, the figures change frequently and the values above are indicative. Our usual rule applies: check the official source before promising an amount to someone you know.

Why switching supplier is nothing to fear

This is the key point that unlocks everything else, so it is worth stating clearly. When you switch supplier, the distribution network does not change: it remains ENEDIS for electricity and GRTgaz for gas. Only the commercial contract changes. The switch takes approximately 14 days, happens automatically between suppliers and cannot result in a disconnection, as guaranteed by regulations. Your referred customer risks neither a technical visit nor a day without power. Once that fear has been removed, an energy referral becomes a formality.

Engie: the most generous and clearest

Engie, one of France's leading suppliers (formed from the GDF Suez group), offers the best-documented programme on the market. The conditions, checked on 23/04/2026, are: 45€ per referred customer for the referrer and a 45€ reward for the referred customer, up to a limit of 10 referrals per year. The 45€ for each party applies to electricity and/or gas; if your referred customer subscribes to both, the reward arrangements should be checked directly on engie.fr in the Referral section.

The ideal profile for referring here is someone who is an Engie customer, knows households that are still with EDF or another long-established supplier, and wants to offer them an alternative with a reward included. The switch carries no risk for them, and with ten referrals during the year, that represents 450€ in referrer rewards. Details are available in the Engie guide.

TotalEnergies: a programme to confirm

TotalEnergies offers residential energy with a referral programme whose indicative amounts are around 20€ for each party, but these figures change. The group is best known for its fuels, while its residential electricity offer remains competitive for certain consumption profiles. Confirm the current conditions on totalenergies.fr before suggesting the referral programme.

Octopus Energy: the green option with a variable amount

Octopus Energy, a British supplier operating in France, focuses on green energy and dynamic tariffs. Its referral programme exists, but the amounts vary and the reward may take the form of bill credit rather than a direct euro payment: carefully check its form on octopus.energy/fr. Its advantage is transparent pricing and a focus on renewable energy, providing an additional argument if your referred customer is environmentally conscious.

EDF: clearly identify the relevant offer

EDF, France's long-established and main supplier, offers open-market plans alongside its regulated tariff and has a referral programme with variable conditions. There is a particular point to watch here: referring someone to an EDF open-market offer (unregulated) is not the same as the regulated tariff. Check carefully which offer is covered by the referral programme on edf.fr.

Frequently asked questions

Which one is the best? Engie, without hesitation, for its clarity and generosity: 45€ for each party, for up to 10 referrals per year. The others have their own programmes, but their amounts need to be confirmed case by case.

Does the referred customer need to remain subscribed for a while? Yes, most programmes require a minimum period (often 30 days or until the first bill). Immediate cancellation generally invalidates the reward. The supplier's terms and conditions provide the details.

Can you refer a first-time subscriber? Yes. The programmes generally accept any new customer, whether they are coming from another supplier or subscribing for the first time (moving home or setting up their first account).

What about business customers? Most programmes are reserved for private individuals. Check the terms and conditions of each supplier.

Check before taking action: only Engie's conditions are solidly documented as at 23/04/2026; the TotalEnergies, Octopus and EDF amounts often change. Always check the official websites before sharing a link. PlanParrainPromo.fr is not a partner of any of the suppliers mentioned.

In summary

Energy referral programmes remain an opportunity that is wrongly overlooked. Engie leads the way with 45€ for each party and up to 450€ per year for ten referrals; the other suppliers have their own offers, which need to be checked. The only real obstacle is not the programme but the belief that switching supplier is complicated. Fourteen days, no disconnection and a reward at the end: that is the reality.

See also

• Engie referral 2026: the complete guide
• Top 10 most profitable referral offers in 2026
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