EDF FreePhase Dynamic Tariff

The_Groat_Counter

Just thinking conceptually about the FreePhase Static tariff - it's essentially a 12 month electricity-only fix, albeit with three ToU rates rather than one rate. I don't think there's really an equivalent tariff out there on the (domestic supply) market, whether from Octopus or anyone else?

In a sense there are some similarities to Economy 7 and Economy 10, but it's not the same thing.

I guess as time moves on there may be new versions of the Static tariff with revised rates, depending upon EDF's various calculations of the market in the coming year and based on real-world usage patterns?

tlcgrantham

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81909178#Comment_81909178

Tomato Lifestyle Tariffs were similar ( and cheaper ) but sadly no longer with us. Assuming the reduction will apply to the FreePhase tariffs from April 1st Static would be very competitive in the current climate.

bristolleedsfan

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81909138#Comment_81909138

Had reply 4.12pm

"To change your tariff from FreePhase Dynamic to FreePhase Static, you will need to apply for the new tariff through our website. You can do this by visiting the following link":  https://www.edfenergy.com/electricity-FreePhase/quote

Spoonie_Turtle

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81909364#Comment_81909364

I've been trying to get the rates for my region via EDF (I know there are third-party sites too) and every time it comes up with a 'Sorry! We have a technical issue' page, including via that link.

Newbie_John

It works for me London:

Unit rates
Green 17.87p per kWh
Amber 23.37p per kWh
Red 40.19p per kWh

SC 39p

Quite different hours, but comparing these three periods to Oct Cosy - 13.5/27.5/41.5 and SC 45p, I feel like I can make more use of Cosy - 4-7am immersion heater, washings, then 13-16 cooking as well as boosted heating during these periods.

Or Good Energy HeatPump with 30p (also between 16-19) and 12p - probably the best out of these two.

SJMALBA

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81909392#Comment_81909392

Currently showing on EDF's site:

Only Freephase Dynamic showing for me at the moment, no Static.

bristolleedsfan

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81909392#Comment_81909392

I tried IP postcode, looks as if Freephase Static has been suspended, not surprising.

QrizB

I don't think there's really an equivalent tariff out there on the (domestic supply) market, whether from Octopus or anyone else?

"Tide" from 100Green (was Green Energy UK) is similar, with three fixed rates.

Other than that, you're looking at specialist tariffs like Cosy Octopus.

bristolleedsfan

Thu 5 Mar at 08:36 - Tariff change to Freephase Static email confirmation, completed form to change as soon as I had email reply yesterday before it became NLA.

Electricity supply North West

Green

11pm - 6am

17.06p per kWh

Amber

6am - 4pm; 7pm - 11pm

22.18p per kWh

Red

4pm - 7pm

40.91p per kWh

The_Groat_Counter

bristolleedsfan posted:

Thu 5 Mar at 08:36 - Tariff change to Freephase Static email confirmation, completed form to change as soon as I had email reply yesterday before it became NLA.

You managed to get in just under the wire for that, well done.

When you mentioned your desire to move from the Dynamic to the Static tariff, I had a little think about how my household might have managed under such a regime - basically minimising consumption between 4-7pm, running the washing machine and dishwasher overnight.

For me it was a hypothetical thought exercise as I don't currently have a smart meter, and my current elec fix is circa 24.5p/kWh. It'd be doable no doubt, but patterns of life are rather changeable and potentially subject to more shifting around in the coming year so essentially minimising cooking (electric oven and air fryer) during the evening could perhaps have been awkward at times.