EDF Energy

EDF Energy, electricity supplier and generator in the United Kingdom

EDF Energy is an energy company that supplies electricity and gas to homes and businesses across the UK. Its activity combines the sale of energy tariffs with electricity generation, and its offering includes the option to take out fixed tariffs that protect customers against price rises.

Home tariffs and products

The company offers energy tariffs and exclusive deals, and its range of home products covers solar panels, heat pumps, electric vehicles, boilers and heating, air conditioning and smart meters. Its proposals include the fixed tariff, presented as a way to have peace of mind against price increases, and the option to compare prices and request a quote.

Flextras rewards programme

EDF customers have access to the Flextras programme, which includes rewards such as free electricity, twelve months of tastecard membership and rewards for referring new customers, among other benefits.

Price predictions and choosing a tariff

The company publishes predictions about the price cap so that users can assess whether it is worth fixing their tariff, choosing a tracker tariff or opting for the standard variable tariff subject to the cap. The website allows users to compare cap prices with the company's own tariffs, both current and future.

Zero-carbon generation and the energy transition

EDF presents itself as Britain's biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity and states that it is involved in building Britain's own wind, nuclear and solar energy supply to reduce reliance on energy imports and help prevent future price rises. Its strategy is built around electrification as a way to improve affordability, strengthen energy security and tackle climate change.

In renewables, the company reports an operational portfolio of 36 wind farms, two of them offshore, as well as plans in solar and battery storage. In nuclear, it is involved in the development of sites such as Sizewell C, while Hinkley Point C is expected to meet 7% of UK demand. The company notes that nuclear power has been supplying homegrown energy in the country for more than sixty years.

Services for businesses and vulnerable customers

For the business segment, EDF offers solutions aimed at reducing costs and meeting sustainability goals, and serves small, medium and large businesses, as well as suppliers and the supplier access market. The company also runs financial and practical support programmes for customers who have difficulty managing their energy consumption.

Electric mobility and home efficiency

The company supports electric vehicle users with services to meet their charging needs, and proposes reducing the home's carbon footprint through electric heating and better insulation, along with tips for lower-carbon consumption.

Social commitment and outreach

EDF works with Alzheimer's Society to support research and services for people with dementia, a partnership chosen by the company's own employees. Through its educational programmes, the company spreads awareness of the importance of a low-carbon, secure and affordable energy supply, and offers visits to working power stations through its visitor centres across the UK.

Governance and transparency

The company publishes information about its corporate governance, focused on risk control and the efficient use of resources, as well as its financial statements and reports for analysts, researchers, shareholders and investors. On sustainability, it publishes regular progress updates on its energy transition.