[EDF Small Business Partnerships]

Running a small business is demanding. At EDF Small Business we’ve partnered with expert organisations so you can get even more practical support, trusted guidance and effective tools to help you save cash and carbon.

Here’s how our partnerships are helping our customers confidently grow their businesses.

Enterprise Nation: Powering the Highstreet soon to be Powering Local Businesses

We’ve teamed up with Enterprise Nation to bring new energy to the high-street businesses in the UK. Enterprise Nation are on a mission to build a small business community who share advice, ideas and inspiration - and we're here for it! Together our campaign has reached thousands of businesses providing practical advice and tools to help businesses grow sustainably.

In 2026 we’re expanding this partnership. You’ll see pop-up shop opportunities, grants and more educational content, including a new series of the much loved Retail Sessions podcast. There’s more to come so stay posted.

Explore our Enterprise Nation partnership here: https://www.edfenergy.com/sme-business/enterprise-nation

Federation of Small Businesses: helping you get smart about energy

For 2025- 2026 we’ve partnered with the FSB to help small business unlock the benefits of smart meters and other smart energy technology. This includes:

Exclusive offers such as £150 off when switching to EDF
Real life case studies
Clear smart meter advice, visit the FSB hub

We also ran a year’s worth of free energy competition in partnership with FSB this year. Hear from the winner at North Hill Farm B&B below!

“I am delighted by this news which will be a great help over the coming year and pleased that EDF and yourselves run these competitions, which can give something back to their customers. I have been with EDF for several years and have found them easy to deal with and generally helpful.” Christine from North Hill Farm B&B

Wadi: making sustainability simple and helping you cut costs

We’ve partnered with Wadi to make it easier for busy business owners to take action on energy and carbon reduction. Wadi brings together tools, expert advice and resources that are usually only available to big companies. This includes:

Simple tools to measure and prioritise cost and carbon savings
Over 30 sustainability experts
More than 60 expert videos
Suppliers for your projects
Tools to track your progress
Templates and reports to showcase your achievements

This partnership combines EDF’s trusted energy support with Wadi’s practical platform to help businesses cut costs, reduce waste and unlock growth.

Find out more about our partnership with Wadi.

Perse: Personalised low carbon reports

Our partnership with Perse gives small businesses access to simple and personalised low carbon reports. These reports identify the most effective ways to save cash and carbon for your small business including solar panels, heat pumps, insulation improvements and smart controls without the need for onsite visits.

The Perse Optimise Platform uses real time market data and builds insights to produce tailored recommendations within seconds. It removes the guesswork and helps you focus on changes that make the biggest difference.

Exclusive offer: If you switch your business energy over to EDF, give us a call on 0333 188 6725, and we'll send you your free low-carbon report.

Explore Perse.

Connected Brighton: championing local businesses and communities

We’ve teamed up with Connected Brighton because they share our passion for supporting local businesses and the people behind them. Through this partnership we back their Connected100 community which brings together founders, owners and leaders from all across the Brighton and Hove area.

Together we support curated events, marketing collaborations and opportunities that help small businesses build visibility and stronger community connections. It helps us understand local needs better while championing independent businesses near one of our EDF offices in Hove.

Discover more about EDF Small Business and Connected Brighton.

Meeting customers face to face at B2B Expos and local events

We know the value of speaking with customers directly. That’s why we attend regional B2B Expos and local community events. They give us the chance to share advice, listen to challenges and help local businesses feel supported.

We’ll be announcing which Expos we’ll be attending in 2026 soon so keep an eye out for future updates.

Find out more about why we love connecting with small businesses at expos.

British Business Awards: celebrating success

We’re proud to support the British Business Awards which shine a light on brilliant small businesses across the UK. It’s another way we champion the people and ideas driving a more sustainable future.

This year we’re proud to be sponsoring the ‘SME of the year’ award to show our love for small businesses across the UK.

The 2026 British Business Awards will take place in Edinburgh on 30^th April 2026.

Find out more about the awards.

Ramsgate Space - reviving the highstreet

The Ramsgate Space is all about reviving the highstreet. They transform empty shops into vibrant spaces for local businesses, entrepreneurs and community groups to test ideas in a supportive, low-risk environment.

At EDF we’re supporting this initiative by providing the energy needed to run the Ramsgate Space, we’re proud to help revitalise the high street and create more opportunities for independent businesses.

Our commitment to you

Every partnership is chosen with one goal in mind: to help small businesses feel supported, informed and ready to take actions that will cut cash and carbon.

Whether you need expert advice, practical tools or local community connections, we’re here to help you grow sustainably.

Join EDF today.