Pozitive Energy, which now uses the name PE on its website, publishes combined out-of-contract and deemed rates for gas and for electricity. Deemed contract prices apply to energy used with no contract in place, and under its older terms a contract that ends without a renewal moves to standard variable rates. You can move onto a contract when you're ready.
Pozitive Energy deemed and out-of-contract rates
What Pozitive Energy calls them: it depends on your situation and when your contract was signed:
- Deemed contract prices, for energy used with no contract in place, such as after moving in.
- Standard variable rates, which its terms for contracts signed up to 31 March 2026 say you move to if you don't renew by your end date.
- Out-of-contract prices, which its terms for contracts signed after 31 March 2026 define as the prices published on its website.
Where Pozitive Energy publishes its rates: on its gas (opens in a new tab) and electricity (opens in a new tab) pages, as a single "Standard Out of Contract & Deemed Rate". Its terms and conditions page (opens in a new tab) has its deemed terms, along with separate terms for contracts signed in different periods.
How to move off them: ask PE for a contract quote, or get quotes from other suppliers. It's also worth checking which set of terms your old contract was signed under, because they differ depending on when it was signed.
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 Pozitive Energy 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 Pozitive Energy deemed rates
What are Pozitive Energy out-of-contract rates?
PE publishes one combined out-of-contract and deemed rate on its gas and electricity pages. Under its terms for contracts signed up to 31 March 2026, you move to standard variable rates if you don't renew by your end date, so check which set of terms your contract was signed under.
Is PE the same company as Pozitive Energy?
Yes. It trades as PE on its website, and its terms name Pozitive Energy Limited as the supplier.
Where are Pozitive Energy's terms and conditions?
They're on PE's terms and conditions page. The page groups them into deemed terms and terms for contracts signed before 11 November 2021, between then and 31 March 2026, and after 31 March 2026.
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
- PE, website (opens in a new tab)
- PE, terms and conditions page (opens in a new tab)
- PE, gas prices (opens in a new tab)
- PE, electricity prices (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 Pozitive Energy. This page is based on Pozitive Energy's own published information and Ofgem's rules.