As one of the UK’s ‘Big 6’ energy providers, EDF Energy supplies gas and electricity to around 8 million customer homes and businesses.
It offers a range of gas and electricity tariffs as part of its Save Today Save Tomorrow campaign, including online tariffs and Eco 20:20 where customers can save 20% off their electricity at night and weekends.
To help customers improve their energy efficiency, there is an Online Energy Advisor providing tips on how to save energy and money. Customers can also purchase environmentally friendly household products like energy monitors, and draught excluders from their online Energy Shop.
Their home services include boiler care and insurance, electrical heating solutions and installation, and home insulation.
Gas & Electricity Tariffs
Below is a review of EDF Energy’s main energy tariffs.
| EDF Energy Tariff |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
| Online Saver Version 5 |
- 2% minimum discount on standard EDF tariffs until 31st March 2011
- 6% annual discount for paying by direct debit
- £8.40 annual dual fuel discount
- Become part of EDF’s Team Energy with free advice on reducing bills
- Includes Read, Reduce, Reward Scheme
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- Available for a limited time only
- Variable price tariff – subject to price changes
- Only available for dual fuel or electricity only
- Cancellation fee of up to £50
- You can only register online of you agree to direct debit payment
- Not available to prepayment customers
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| Eco 20:20 |
- 20% cheaper electricity at night & weekends
- Save up to £166 with advice on how to reduce carbon footprint
- 6% annual discount for paying by direct debit
- £8.40 annual dual fuel discount
- Become part of EDF’s Team Energy with free advice on reducing bills
- Includes Read, Reduce, Reward Scheme
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- You have to sign a minimum 12 month contract
- Cancellation fee of up to £50
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| Annual Fix Version 1 |
- Fixed energy prices until December 2010
- You can fix your prices year after year
- 28 day notification period if you change your mind
- 6% annual discount for paying by direct debit
- £8.40 annual dual fuel discount
- Become part of EDF’s Team Energy with free advice on reducing bills
- Includes Read, Reduce, Reward Scheme
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- Available for a limited time only
- If you leave outside the 28 day notification period, a penalty of up to £50 applies
- Only available for dual fuel or electricity only
- You can only register online of you agree to direct debit payment
- Not available to prepayment customers
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| Green |
- Supports green electricity generation
- Free home energy efficiency audit
- 6% annual discount for paying by direct debit
- £8.40 annual dual fuel discount
- Become part of EDF’s Team Energy with free advice on reducing bills
- Includes Read, Reduce, Reward Scheme
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- Only applies to electricity
- Existing EDF customers will need to leave all previous tariffs if they want to join Green
- Not available to prepayment customers
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Home Services
EDF Energy’s home services are designed to save energy and money. They include boiler insurance plans and free electrical wiring assessments. There are also home insulation services, and the Read, Reduce Reward plan where customers can save money and earn Nectar points.
Below is a summary of EDF Energy’s home services.
| Service |
Features |
| Home Improvements |
- Free no obligations home heating assessment.
- Electrical home heating installations – from Economy 7 storage heaters to heated towel rails.
- Qualified Gas Safe engineers
- Free homeowner electrical wiring inspection
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| Insurance Cover |
- Boiler insurance plans from £11.25 a month
- Up to £1,500 annual cover, including labour, parts and VAT
- 24/7 Customer helpline
- Choose from two Boiler insurance plans
- No call out charges
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| Read, Reduce, Reward |
- This plan rewards customers who read their own meters, make home efficiency improvements and save energy.
- Earn Nectar points.
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To find out more about EDF Energy and their products and services, visit www.edfenergy.com.
