Philippe has been living without electricity at his home in Saône-et-Loire since 27 May. Like many homes before her, this former plastic arts and art history teacher refused to replace the electricity meter with Linky in March. He claims that after weeks of legal battle with Enedis, the network administrator cut his power to put pressure on him.
“I was told: there will be a power outage if you don’t want Linky. “But it’s illegal,” I replied. “Yes, but that or nothing,” was said. He tells France the 3 Regions. Since then, this retiree has had no choice but to learn to live without electricity. During the day, she uses light to clear her mind and charge her electrical devices and store her food with her friends. He walks around with a headlight on his forehead at night.
He claims that Enedis cut his power to force him to accept the Linky meter.
Only then will the situation soon become urgent for Philippe, who has had to use a ventilator for several years due to health problems. “My doctor and pulmonologist prescribed me a long-term condition with a severe stage of my illness. I have chronic breathing difficulties and this has been since April 14, 2004”, explains. As a result, she has lost 6 kilos since she started reckoning with Enedis.
However, Philippe is not ready to let the matter go. The retiree did indeed complain to the gendarmerie, who later contacted the EDF, who assured him that he had no idea about the power outage. Next to you; Enedis claims that the meter replacement was authorized by the Mâcon court, but does not say a word about the power cut decision. As a reminder, the Linky counter is not mandatory. In case of refusal, you will still have to pay the annual bill yourself, under the penalty of paying for the intervention of a technician.
Source : France 3 Regions
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