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    What does the French company EDF energy stand for?

    Question #76330. Asked by satguru. (Feb 24 07 3:12 PM)


    Flem-ish

    		You are sure you don't mean ELF "Essence et Lubrifiants de France"? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_company_name_etymologies

    Feb 24 07, 3:44 PM
    miffy42

    		It could well be Electricite De France.

    http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/EDF

    Feb 24 07, 4:02 PM
    miffy42

    		This one's better.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89lectricit%C3%A9_de_France

    Feb 24 07, 4:03 PM
    satguru

    		Well found, I expected the F for France but no idea of the others, a google raised nothing when I tried!

    Feb 24 07, 4:43 PM
    miffy42

    		Thanks. I actually guessed what the letters stood for then tried to find a result!

    Feb 24 07, 5:12 PM
    What-A-Mess

    		If you type"EDF Wiki" you get what you need. Just about anything Googled followed by "wiki" will garner wikipedia info.

    Feb 24 07, 9:45 PM
    skysmom65

    		You can find most Wiki stuff through answers.com too!

    EDF Energy is an energy company that provides gas and electricity to homes throughout the United Kingdom. It employs over 11,000 people. The company is owned by the French energy company Électricité de France and was formed in 2002 following the acquisition and mergers of Seeboard Energy (formerly South Eastern Electricity Board), London Energy (formerly the London Electricity Board), and SWEB Energy. The company participates in the Nectar loyalty card scheme.

    http://www.answers.com/EDF%20energy%20

    Feb 24 07, 9:49 PM

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