Short answer
EDF says small business customers on a fixed tariff get a renewal letter about 90 days before their contract ends, with the option to renew, do nothing or leave. If you do nothing, it moves you to its Freedom tariff, a variable contract with no termination fees.
Key takeaways
- EDF sends small business renewal letters about 90 days before the end date.
- Do nothing and you move to its variable Freedom tariff.
- Compare the Freedom rates with fixed offers.
Energy Sorted isn’t connected to EDF. The supplier details below come from EDF’s own website and were checked in November 2026. Suppliers change their processes, so check your own letter and terms.
What EDF says about renewals
| Question | What EDF says |
|---|---|
| When does the renewal letter arrive? | About 90 days before your contract end date, for small business fixed tariffs. |
| What are my options? | Renew, do nothing, or leave and choose a new supplier. |
| What if I do nothing? | Small business fixed-tariff customers move to EDF’s Freedom tariff, a variable contract with no termination fees. |
| Where do I manage my account? | In EDF’s MyAccount or app. |
Sources: EDF small business renewals pages (edfenergy.com/sme-business). EDF’s terms also refer to "Extended Supply" prices that can apply in some situations, so check the letter you receive.
Your rights if you are a microbusiness
Whoever your supplier is, Ofgem’s rules for microbusinesses apply:
- A renewal letter (Statement of Renewal Terms) around 60 days before a fixed contract ends, showing current and new prices and your annual use. See your renewal letter.
- Your supplier can’t make you give notice of your intention to switch.
- No back-bills for energy used more than 12 months ago that you weren’t correctly billed for.
- Free access to the Energy Ombudsman if a complaint isn’t resolved in 8 weeks.
Not sure if you’re a microbusiness? See microbusiness energy rights.
What to do now
- Find your end date on your bill, online account or renewal letter.
- Work out your annual cost on the renewal offer: annual kWh × unit rate, plus 365 × standing charge. Do the same for your current rates.
- Check what happens if you do nothing. That rate is usually higher than a new fixed contract.
- Compare before you accept. The renewal offer is one price from one supplier. You can stay with EDF or move.
- Line up the start date of any new contract with your current end date.
Sources
- EDF: Small business renewals (edfenergy.com)
- Ofgem: Energy advice for businesses (ofgem.gov.uk)
Questions
Is EDF’s Freedom tariff cheaper than a fixed contract?
Not necessarily. It is variable, so prices can change. Compare its rates with fixed offers.
Can I leave EDF’s Freedom tariff at any time?
EDF describes it as having no termination fees. Check your letter for any notice terms.
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