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EDF Business
How EDF business energy contracts and renewals work for UK SMEs, what suits them, and how to compare against the wider market.
Who EDF Business suits
EDF is generally competitive for established businesses with a clear consumption history, and is a common choice for larger or half-hourly metered sites where the pricing structure is more sophisticated than a simple fixed unit rate. Sites with a high, predictable load factor — care homes, manufacturing, refrigeration-heavy retail — tend to be priced well here.
Contract mechanics worth knowing
- Half-hourly metered sites are priced differently from non-half-hourly. If you are HH, make sure your capacity (kVA) is correct before tendering — you are charged for available capacity whether or not you use it.
- Longer contract terms can secure a lower unit rate, but lock you in. Weigh that against where you expect the market to move and how long you expect to occupy the site.
- Compare the unit rate and standing charge together. A low headline rate with a high standing charge can cost more overall, particularly on a smaller site.
Commonly a good fit for
EDF Business: frequently asked questions
Can I switch away from EDF Business before my contract ends?+
You can normally agree a new contract up to six months before your current one ends without paying an early termination charge, with the new supply starting on your existing end date. Leaving mid-term usually does trigger a charge. The date that matters is your contract end date, not your renewal letter date.
What happens if my EDF Business contract ends and I do nothing?+
You roll onto deemed or out-of-contract rates, which commonly run 33–45p per kWh for electricity against 23–30p on a negotiated fixed contract. It is the most expensive way to buy business energy and the single most common avoidable cost we see.
Does using a broker cost more than going to EDF Business direct?+
Our fee is commission paid by the supplier, built into the rate, and we are never paid by you. Suppliers frequently offer brokers rates that are not available directly, because brokers bring them volume — which is why a broker-sourced contract is often cheaper than the direct renewal offer, not more expensive.
mybusinessdeals is an independent introducer, not a supplier. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by EDF Business; supplier names are used to identify the contracts we broker. We are paid commission by the supplier, never a fee by you.
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