Deemed, rollover and out-of-contract are not the same
A deemed rate applies when you occupy premises and consume energy without any agreed contract — commonly after moving in. A rollover happens when a fixed contract expires and the supplier automatically extends it. An out-of-contract rate applies when a fixed deal ends and no new one is signed. All three are priced for the supplier's risk, not your benefit.
What you can do today
Deemed and out-of-contract customers are generally free to leave on short notice — often 28 days or less. That is the single fastest saving available to most businesses, and it usually requires nothing more than a recent bill and a signed letter of authority.
- Find your MPAN or MPRN on the bill
- Confirm your current rate and any outstanding balance
- Get whole-of-market quotes before agreeing a supplier's retention offer
Prevent it happening again
Diarise the contract end date and the notice deadline the day you sign. Better still, have a broker hold those dates for you and start the review process automatically. The businesses that never pay out-of-contract rates are simply the ones with a reminder system.
Want this reviewed for your business?
Send us a recent bill and a consultant from our Cardiff office will tell you, honestly, whether you are paying more than you need to.