Anyone who gets their energy from E.ON Next without signing up to a tariff is on its deemed contract. E.ON Next publishes the deemed contract terms and prices for electricity and gas on one page, which covers homes and businesses alike.
E.ON Next deemed and out-of-contract rates
What E.ON Next calls them: a deemed contract. In E.ON Next's words, "If you get your energy from us but haven't signed up to a tariff, you're on our deemed contract." When your business tariff ends without a renewal, E.ON Next moves you onto its variable price plan. If you end your contract to leave, you pay its out-of-contract prices until your switch to a new supplier is complete, and E.ON Next says these are higher than its variable price plan.
Where E.ON Next publishes its rates: on its deemed contracts page (opens in a new tab), as separate documents for electricity and gas. The page also shows the date the current terms and prices took effect.
How to move off them: E.ON Next says business customers can move to a fixed tariff at any time. It adds that they can renew online up to 67 days before a contract ends, through its business renewals page (opens in a new tab). Getting quotes from other suppliers is also an option. If the name on your bill is E.ON rather than E.ON Next, ask E.ON which rates you're on.
Are you on them?
Have a look at your latest bill. You're probably on deemed or out-of-contract rates if:
- it says "deemed", "out of contract", "variable" or "default";
- it shows no contract end date, or one that has passed;
- you moved into the premises and never agreed a contract;
- your rates went up sharply around the date your contract was due to end.
Our guide to deemed and out-of-contract rates explains the difference between the two, and your rights.
On E.ON Next deemed or out-of-contract rates? Our free check compares your rates, standing charges and contract terms with today's market. A specialist will then ring to talk you through it, with no obligation. You don't need a bill to start.
What the rules say
Ofgem, the energy regulator, requires suppliers to take all reasonable steps to make sure their deemed contract terms aren't "unduly onerous", and to keep their deemed rates easy to find. Deemed rates can still cost more than a contract, because your supplier can't buy your energy in advance.
There's no fixed term on deemed rates, so you can move onto a contract whenever you're ready. If you're a microbusiness on out-of-contract rates, you don't have to give notice or pay a termination fee to leave them. Larger businesses should check their old contract for a notice period. For a microbusiness on a rolling (evergreen) contract, the notice can't be longer than 30 days.
You can usually move onto a new contract at any time, so it's worth comparing business electricity and gas prices.
Ready to get off deemed rates? Our free check compares your rates, standing charges and contract terms with today's market. A specialist will then ring to talk you through it, with no obligation. You don't need a bill to start.
Questions about E.ON Next deemed rates
What are E.ON Next out-of-contract prices?
They're what you pay if you end your business contract to leave, from the end of your fixed plan until your switch to a new supplier is complete. E.ON Next says they're higher than its variable price plan, which is where it moves you if your tariff ends without a renewal.
How do I know if I'm on E.ON Next's deemed contract?
If you're supplied by E.ON Next and you never signed up to a tariff, you're on it. Your bill or online account will show your tariff name.
Does E.ON Next's deemed contract cover businesses?
Yes. E.ON Next publishes one deemed contracts page for both residential and business customers, with separate documents for electricity and gas.
Can I switch supplier while I'm on deemed rates?
Yes. Deemed rates have no fixed term, so you can agree a contract with your current supplier or switch to another one. You'll stay on deemed rates until the switch goes through, which can take a few weeks.
Are deemed rates the same as out-of-contract rates?
Not always. Deemed rates apply when you use energy with no contract in place, such as after moving in, while out-of-contract rates apply when your contract ends without a new one. Some suppliers charge the same for both.
Sources
- E.ON Next, deemed contracts page (opens in a new tab)
- E.ON Next, business renewals page (opens in a new tab)
- Ofgem, guidance on deemed contracts
- Ofgem, get a business energy contract
- Ofgem, electricity supply standard licence conditions: condition 7A, including leaving out-of-contract rates without notice or a termination fee (7A.13B).
Energybench isn't connected with E.ON Next. This page is based on E.ON Next's own published information and Ofgem's rules.