EDF business energy
Friday 8 July, 2011
By Garnet Roach - garnet@consumerchoices.co.uk
EDF is one of the UK’s biggest energy suppliers, delivering gas and electricity to around 5.5 million homes and businesses across the country.
Sign-up to EDF business
Visit the EDF business website to sign-up today.
About EDF business
The EDF of today was formed in 2003, following the merger of three energy companies; SEEBoard, London Energy and SWEB.
British Energy was also brought into the group in 2009, making EDF one of the biggest gas and electricity providers in the county. EDF works across the whole energy chain - from generation to delivery to customers.
EDF operates eight nuclear power stations in the UK, with a combined capacity of almost 9,000 megawatts. It is also involved in building a new generation of nuclear power plants.
The company is owned by the EDF Group, which is one of the three biggest energy suppliers in Europe.
EDF business tariffs
EDF business customers have a choice of two different tariffs; Business First Business Saver or Business First Renewable Energy.
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When you sign-up with EDF, you can choose from:
- A one, two three-year fixed contract
- Range of tariffs to suit your businesses
- Automatic price review after your fixed-price period ends, so you don’t have to worry about resigning
- A dedicated business team on hand to meet your energy needs
- Access to EDF’s free energy efficiency advice service
- 2% off every bill when you pay by direct debit.
If you sign-up to the renewable energy tariff, your electricity will come from renewable sources, including such as hydroelectricity, wind and solar power.
- Your electricity supply will be exempt from Climate Change Levy (CCL) because it is sourced from low carbon generators
- You can promote your green credentials to staff and customers, with our free certificate, posters and sticker
- EDF Energy will match each unit of electricity you use with electricity generated from renewable sources.
EDF fuel mix
| Energy Source | E.ON | UK Average |
| Coal | 32.2% | 25.8% |
| Natural Gas | 51.7% | 47.7% |
| Nuclear | 6.9% | 18.0% |
| Renewables | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Fuels | 3.5% | 1.9% |
April 2009 - March 2010
Billing & accounts
EDF offers a number of options when it comes to paying your bills.
Most businesses find direct debit the most convenient as it spreads your bills evenly across the year and the automatic payments cut down on admin. EDF also offers contract customers a 2% discount on each bill when they pay in this way.
Alternatively you can pay by credit or debit card, cheque, PayPoint or through your bank or building society - though your bank may charge you for this service. You should also allow up to three days for your payment to reach EDF.
Added extras
EDF business customers enjoy a range of added benefits, including:
- Feed In Tariff options - by generating your own renewable energy through solar panels, a wind turbine or even hydro technology, you can save money by cutting down the amount of electricity you need to buy - even selling extra back to the National Grid
- iPhone app - EDF’s free app lets you manage your account on the go, submit meter readings and have direct access to the EDF business team
- EDF Select - save money on the things your business and staff buy. You can secure discounts on everything from days out to mobile phone deals and even holidays as an EDF business customer.
Switching energy supplier
As long as you're out of your current business contract and up to date with your bills, switching energy supplier should be an easy process that can save your company hundreds of pounds.
Signing up online is easy; switching to EDF takes around six to eight weeks, and will guarantee your prices for at least 12 months.
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