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EDF out-of-contract rates, August 2026

Freedom for Business: what EDF charges a business after its fixed contract ends

EDF Energy Customers Limited. Citizens Advice rank #9 of 16

EDF out-of-contract rates 2026

EDF business out-of-contract electricity is 53.38p per kWh with a 300p daily standing charge, and gas is 18.91p per kWh on 300p a day. This is EDF's Freedom for Business, which applies when a fixed contract ends and nothing new is signed, from 1 August 2026. We checked them against EDF's own schedule on 3 November 2026.

Latest published rates

Effective 1 August 2026
EDF out-of-contract rates for business electricity and gas, by published schedule
ScheduleElectricityGas
Freedom for BusinessFixed contract endedShown above53.38 p/kWh300 p/day standing chargeFrom 1 August 202618.91 p/kWh300 p/day standing chargeFrom 1 August 2026
Extended Supply pricesLarge business fixed contract ended55.47 p/kWh352.25 p/day standing chargeFrom 1 November 202615.419 p/kWh2,505.02 p/day standing chargeFrom 1 November 2026
Small Business deemed pricesSmall business moved in without a contract56.735 p/kWh215 p/day standing chargeFrom 17 August 202616.64 p/kWh250 p/day standing chargeFrom 17 August 2026
Large Business deemed pricesLarge business moved in without a contract48.68 p/kWh391.42 p/day standing chargeFrom 1 November 202614.062 p/kWh1,032.45 p/day standing chargeFrom 1 November 2026
Freedom for Business, electricity: Freedom for Business, electricity, Standard (single-rate) meter, Direct Debit, one national price, effective 1 August 2026. Not paying by Direct Debit: 54.38 p/kWh on 310 p/day. Pay As You Go: 61.68 p/kWh on 250 p/day. Economy 7 by Direct Debit is 54.54 p/kWh day and 48.97 p/kWh night on 300 p/day. One national price. Source
Freedom for Business, gas: Freedom for Business, gas, Standard meter, Direct Debit, one national price, effective 1 August 2026. Not paying by Direct Debit: 19.91 p/kWh on 310 p/day. Pay As You Go: 23.56 p/kWh on 250 p/day. One national price. Source
Extended Supply prices, electricity: Extended Supply (Large Business), non-half-hourly, Profile Class 01-08, DUoS Band 1 median daily charge, effective 1 November 2026. One national unit rate. The daily charge depends on region and DUoS band: 334.52 to 362.31 p/day in Band 1, and 315.75 to 950.21 p/day across every band. EDF republishes this list on the 1st of each month. Source
Extended Supply prices, gas: Extended Supply (Large Business), standard meter, effective 1 November 2026. One national price, no regional split. Source
Small Business deemed prices, electricity: Small Business deemed, Standard meter, Direct Debit, median of 14 supply areas, effective 17 August 2026. Regional range 55.21 to 66.36 p/kWh (North Wales highest), 215 p/day in every area. Paying by cash or cheque adds 1 p/kWh and 10 p/day. Source
Small Business deemed prices, gas: Small Business deemed, gas Standard meter, Direct Debit, median of 14 supply areas, effective 17 August 2026. Regional range 16.38 to 17.42 p/kWh, 250 p/day in every area. Paying by cash or cheque adds 1 p/kWh and 10 p/day. Source
Large Business deemed prices, electricity: Deemed (Large Business), non-half-hourly, Profile Class 01-08, DUoS Band 1 median daily charge, effective 1 November 2026. One national unit rate. The daily charge is 371.73 to 402.61 p/day in DUoS Band 1, and 350.87 to 1,055.88 p/day across every band. Source
Large Business deemed prices, gas: Deemed, standard meter, effective 1 November 2026. One national price, no regional split. Source
Schedule effective
1 August 2026
We last checked
3 November 2026
Where these come from
Supplier's own published rate schedule

EDF prices small and large businesses on different lists. A small business on EDF's Small Business terms rolls onto Freedom for Business when its fixed term ends, shown here. A business on EDF's Large Business terms pays Extended Supply prices instead, which EDF republishes monthly with its deemed prices. EDF also has Small Business Extended Supply prices, but limits them to a tariff that ends early or a customer who breaks the terms.

EDF deemed rates pageEDF business website

That is the 15th lowest headline electricity rate of the 16 suppliers we track. Compare all 16 suppliers' out-of-contract rates.

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Last reviewed 3 November 2026. Always verify rates with the supplier before relying on them.

What EDF calls it, and when it applies

EDF has separate price lists for small and large businesses. If you're on EDF's Small Business terms and your fixed term ends, EDF moves you onto its Freedom for Business variable tariff, which has no exit fees. If you're on EDF's Large Business terms, you pay Extended Supply prices instead, which EDF republishes on the 1st of each month. A business that moves into an EDF-supplied site without a contract pays EDF's deemed prices. Your contract terms say which set applies to you.

EDF says: “If you do nothing you'll roll onto our variable Freedom product which has no exit fees.” Source

Moved into a premises and never agreed a contract? That is the deemed case: deemed contracts explained.

Out-of-contract rate history

EDF Extended Supply prices since 2018

EDF's Extended Supply prices for business electricity were 23.5p per kWh in November 2018. They peaked at 80.18p in October 2022 and are 55.47p from November 2026.

For gas, EDF charged 8.5p per kWh in October 2021, peaked at 25p in January 2023, and charges 15.419p from November 2026.

We found 43 schedules in this period. The longest stretch without a change was 29 months, from November 2018 to April 2021.

Electricity

0p20p40p60p80p100p20192020202120222023202420252026
EDF Extended Supply prices, business electricity, pence per kWh. The latest step is 55.47p from November 2026.
EDF Extended Supply prices, business electricity, every published schedule we found, newest first
Effective fromUnit rate (p/kWh)Standing charge (p/day)ChangeSource
1 November 202655.47352.245no changeSupplier's document
1 October 202655.47378.95+5.75pSupplier's document
1 September 202649.718362.865+0.83pSupplier's document
1 July 202648.889346.035+0.58pSupplier's document
1 June 202648.307328.205+0.56pSupplier's document
1 May 202647.749318.695+0.45pSupplier's document
1 April 202647.297359.095+1.68pSupplier's document
1 March 202645.613342.31no changeSupplier's document
1 February 202645.613335.83+0.22pSupplier's document
1 January 202645.394340.275+0.91pSupplier's document
1 December 202544.48346.695no changeSupplier's document
1 November 202544.48333.235+2.92pSupplier's document
1 October 202541.561345.815no changeSupplier's document
1 September 202541.561317.205+0.34pSupplier's document
1 August 202541.222310.935no changeSupplier's document
1 July 202541.222291.725no changeSupplier's document
1 June 202541.222300.685no changeSupplier's document
1 May 202541.222291.255no changeSupplier's document
1 April 202541.222315.975no changeSupplier's document
1 March 202541.222290.42no changeSupplier's document
1 February 202541.222288.85no changeSupplier's document
1 January 202541.222277.27+0.35pSupplier's document
1 December 202440.867267.45no changeSupplier's document
1 November 202440.867257.43+2.52pSupplier's document
1 October 202438.35289.36+2.65pSupplier's document
1 September 202435.7311.6+0.38pSupplier's document
1 August 202435.32308.51-2.37pSupplier's document
1 July 202437.69271.28+8.80pSupplier's document
1 June 202428.89342.34-5.51pSupplier's document
1 April 202434.4342.34-4.04pSupplier's document
1 February 202438.44339.52-5.19pSupplier's document
No copy of the schedules before this date found
1 August 202343.63339.52-12.37pSupplier's document
No copy of the schedules before this date found
1 April 202356339.52-21.76pSupplier's document
1 February 202377.76174.075-2.42pSupplier's document
No copy of the schedules before this date found
1 October 202280.18174.075+20.17pSupplier's document
1 September 202260.01174.075+10.46pSupplier's document
1 June 2022From here the daily charge is the median of EDF's regional Band 1 charges. Before, EDF published one national daily charge.49.55174.075-Supplier's document
1 April 202261.25198.1+11.29pSupplier's document
1 January 202249.96170+6.16pSupplier's document
1 November 202143.8170+10.96pSupplier's document
1 October 202132.84170+6.16pSupplier's document
No copy of the schedules before this date found
1 April 202126.6890.84+3.18pSupplier's document
1 November 2018Still EDF's current list in January 2021.23.580-Supplier's document

Gas

0p5p10p15p20p25p20222023202420252026
EDF Extended Supply prices, business gas, pence per kWh. The latest step is 15.419p from November 2026.
EDF Extended Supply prices, business gas, every published schedule we found, newest first
Effective fromUnit rate (p/kWh)Standing charge (p/day)ChangeSource
1 November 202615.4192,505.02-4.11pSupplier's document
1 October 202619.5262,505.02+2.10pSupplier's document
1 September 202617.4252,505.02+1.00pSupplier's document
1 August 202616.4272,481.84+0.54pSupplier's document
1 July 202615.892,481.08+0.18pSupplier's document
1 June 202615.7072,459.3no changeSupplier's document
1 May 202615.7072,407.17no changeSupplier's document
1 April 202615.7072,407.17+2.70pSupplier's document
1 March 202613.0072,092.1no changeSupplier's document
1 February 202613.0072,092.1+1.30pSupplier's document
1 January 202611.7042,034.21no changeSupplier's document
1 December 202511.7041,877.1+0.08pSupplier's document
1 November 202511.6211,877.1+1.03pSupplier's document
1 October 202510.5951,730.43no changeSupplier's document
1 September 202510.5951,730.43no changeSupplier's document
1 August 202510.5951,730.43-5.17pSupplier's document
No copy of the schedules before this date found
1 April 202515.77250+2.02pSupplier's document
No copy of the schedules before this date found
1 October 202413.75250+5.47pSupplier's document
No copy of the schedules before this date found
1 April 20248.28250-7.59pSupplier's document
1 February 202415.87250+0.87pSupplier's document
No copy of the schedules before this date found
1 April 202315300-10.00pSupplier's document
1 January 202325300+16.50pSupplier's document
No copy of the schedules before this date found
1 October 20218.5900-Supplier's document

Every figure is read from EDF's own published schedule, either from its own document library or the copy saved by the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. Each link opens the document we read. A dash in the change column means the supplier changed how it quotes the rate, so the two rows are not like for like.

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Frequently asked

EDF: questions answered

What are EDF business out-of-contract rates?

EDF business out-of-contract electricity is 53.38p per kWh with a 300p daily standing charge, and gas is 18.91p per kWh on 300p a day. This is EDF's Freedom for Business, which applies when a fixed contract ends and nothing new is signed, from 1 August 2026. We checked them against EDF's own schedule on 3 November 2026. Rates can vary by region and meter type, so check the row for your site on EDF's own schedule before relying on them.

Is EDF's deemed rate the same as its out-of-contract rate?

No. EDF publishes its Freedom for Business, which applies when a fixed contract ends and nothing new is signed, and a separate Small Business deemed prices list (small business moved in without a contract). The Small Business deemed prices are electricity at 56.735p per kWh on 215p a day and gas at 16.64p per kWh on 250p a day, from 17 August 2026.

How often does EDF change its out-of-contract rates?

We found 43 published versions of EDF's Extended Supply prices between November 2018 and November 2026. The longest stretch without a change was 29 months, from November 2018 to April 2021. Every one is listed in the history table on this page, with the archived copy we read it from.

How do I get off EDF out-of-contract rates?

Sign a new fixed contract, with EDF or another supplier. On a variable or out-of-contract rate you can usually switch at any time, although a supplier can object if you owe it money. Our guide to what to do when your business energy contract ends covers each step.

Who owns EDF?

EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS LIMITED (Companies House number 02228297) is part of EDF Group (France), incorporated on 8 March 1988.

What is EDF's credit rating and financial position?

Based on the latest filed accounts at Companies House, EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS LIMITED has a credit score of 49/100, a derived risk band of Caution, a recommended credit limit of £20m, turnover of £13.7bn (FY24). Full figures and source filings are in the business profile section above.

What is EDF's registered office and how do I contact them?

EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS LIMITED's registered office is Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5BY. Public contact details: telephone +447875110252, email serviceremovals@edfenergy.com. For broker enquiries via Purely Energy, see the contact panel above.

What are EDF's turnover and financial accounts?

EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS LIMITED's most recently filed accounts (year ending 2024) show turnover of £13.7bn, operating profit of £406m, total assets of £3.4bn, 3,708 employees. Annual accounts are filed at Companies House and refreshed in our profile monthly.

Is EDF safe for business customers?

EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS LIMITED holds a valid Ofgem electricity and gas supply licence, files audited accounts at Companies House, with latest turnover of £13.7bn, ranked #9 of 16 in Citizens Advice's most recent non-domestic supplier league table, 1 county court judgement on file (see the risk signals above). We do not give financial advice; verify the latest filings and any recent enforcement actions before signing a long-term contract.

How does EDF score on the Citizens Advice complaints league table?

Citizens Advice ranked EDF #9 of 16 in their most recent quarterly non-domestic supplier league table, with a complaints score of 487.5 per 10,000 customers. Lower numbers are better. The table is published quarterly and is the most cited independent measure of UK non-domestic supplier service quality.

Can I get a fixed business gas or electricity quote from EDF via Purely Energy?

Yes. As an independent broker we tender against EDF alongside our panel of 19 UK suppliers. Each quote breaks the unit price into wholesale energy, non-commodity costs, supplier margin, and our broker margin so you see exactly what you are paying. Request a comparison via the buttons above.

At a glance

EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS LIMITED (Companies House 02228297) is the licensed UK retail entity owned by EDF Group (France). Registered office: Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5BY. Latest filed turnover £13.7bn (year ending 2024) with 3,708 employees. Citizens Advice ranks EDF #9 of 16 UK non-domestic suppliers in their most recent league table.

Last verified 7 May 2026 · Sources: Companies House (02228297), Citizens Advice non-domestic league table, Ofgem licence register.

EDF business contact

Direct lines for business customers

Phone
0330 912 9959; 0845 366 3664
Email
hellobusiness@edfenergy.com; MidMarketCustomerContact@edfenergy.com
Contact page
Open on EDF

Sourced from EDF's official contact page. Verify before relying on these details for billing or contract-end disputes.

EDF in the UK is the retail business of the French state-controlled EDF Group, formed from the consolidation of London Electricity, SWEB, Seeboard and others under the EDF brand from 2002 onward.

Parent
EDF Group (France)
Founded
2002
Headquarters
London
Latest revenue
Not published

EDF business profile

Independent company data for the licensed retail entity, drawn from the latest filed accounts and statutory registers. Refreshed monthly. Not a credit recommendation.

Last refreshed 7 May 2026

Risk band
Caution
Score 49/100
Moderate profile. Worth reviewing recent filings before committing to long terms.
Recommended credit limit
£20m
Provider's guidance, not a Purely Energy recommendation.
Turnover (latest filed)
£13.7bn
Year ending 31 December 2024
Total assets
£3.4bn
Creditor days 15
Headcount (filed)
3,708
As of 31 December 2024
Growth score
62/100
Next accounts due
30 September 2026

5-year financial trend

Turnover CAGR +18.9% over 4 years

Year endingTurnoverYoY
31 December 2024£13.7bn-22.7%
31 December 2023£17.7bn+40.3%
31 December 2022£12.6bn+58.7%
31 December 2021£7.9bn+15.9%
31 December 2020£6.8bn-

Sourced from filed accounts at Companies House. YoY = year-on-year turnover change. CAGR = compound annual growth rate across the window shown.

Latest filed profit and loss

Year ending 31 December 2024

Turnover
£13.7bn
Gross profit
£13.6bn
Operating profit
£406m
Pre-tax profit
£436m
EBITDA
£473m

Registered office

Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5BY

London · Westminster

Auditor

Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP

Active officers· 51 on the public register

  • MR ANDREW BRUCE ROBERTSON· D· since 1996LinkedIn ↗
  • MS BEATRICE BIGOIS· D· COMPANY DIRECTOR· since 2014LinkedIn ↗
  • MS EMILY BOASE· D· DIRECTOR· since 2024LinkedIn ↗
  • MR THOMAS ANDREAS KUSTERER· D· CFO· since 2009LinkedIn ↗
  • MR MARTIN CHARLES LAWRENCE· D· CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ENERGY· since 2009LinkedIn ↗
  • IAN LOUIS PILSWORTH· D· SOLICITOR· since 1991LinkedIn ↗
  • MR ANDREW BRUCE ROBERTSON· D· COMPANY EXECUTIVE· since 1994LinkedIn ↗
  • GERALD LANGDON WINGROVE· D· GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR· since 1998LinkedIn ↗
  • MR ANDREW JAMES WHITTAKER· D· since 1991LinkedIn ↗
  • SIDNEY ROBERT SALVADOR COX· D· CONTRACTS MANAGER· since 2014LinkedIn ↗

Plus 41 more on the public register.

Industry (SIC07)

  • 35110: Production of electricity · ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY
  • 35220: Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains · ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY
  • 35140: Trade of electricity · ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY
  • 35130: Distribution of electricity · ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY

Trading history and former names

  • LEB (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED, 1988 to 1994
  • LONDON ENERGY COMPANY PLC, 1994 to 2001
  • LONDON ELECTRICITY PLC, 2001 to 2003
  • LONDON ENERGY PLC, 2003 to 2006
  • EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS PLC, 2006 to 2018

County court judgements

1 on file

  • £488 · 25 April 2024 · SHOREDITCH

Public contact details

Telephone
+447875110252
Email
serviceremovals@edfenergy.com

Sources and references

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