The energy providers claim the offer could save homeowners up to £364 a year, but how does this compare to other heat pump bundle offers?
We compare EDF and Ideal Heating's heat pump bundle with Octopus Energy and Aira's(Image credit: Getty Images)
EDF has partnered with Ideal Heating to launch a heat pump offer designed to reduce the costs associated with switching from gas heating to low-carbon, electric alternatives.
This new package, called the Heat Pump and Power Tracker bundle, is intended to make the transition more affordable for homeowners.
We look at how much this bundle could save you from energy price rises and how it compares to the other leading heat pump bundle on the market.
'Free electricity' for December 2025
EDF and Ideal Heating announced a new Heat Pump Tracker Tariff bundle that comes with free heating for an entire month in December next year.
Customers who sign up for the Heat Pump and Power Tracker tariff by 31st December 2024 can enjoy zero electricity costs during that month.
The free electricity covers the entire month, regardless of how much power is consumed. This is estimated to save households around £200, depending on their usage.
In addition to free electricity, the package includes a 7-year warranty, free servicing, and maintenance, which together are valued at over £1,500 by EDF.
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As Philippe Commaret, managing director of customers at EDF, explains: “It’s great to see a growing interest among households in switching from inefficient, fossil fuel-based heating to zero-carbon alternatives. However, we recognise that challenges, such as cost, still exist."
EDF claim bundle could save homeowners £364 annually
Those questioning "do heat pumps work in cold weather?" need not worry as EDF and Ideal Heating have promised to cover the costs of heating in December for customers(Image credit: Getty Images)
On top of the free electricity for December, customers who opt for this three-year tariff will also benefit from six hours of discounted zero-carbon electricity each day.
These off-peak periods, from 4am–7am and 1pm–4pm, allow customers to further reduce their energy bills by shifting their consumption to these windows.
EDF claims households could save at least £364 annually compared to standard energy prices. It is also worth noting:
The tariff is a tracker tied to the Energy Price Cap, so rates may change every three months, affecting saving estimates
There’s a 10p/kWh discount for 6 hours daily (4–7 a.m. and 1–4 p.m.).
EDF says no exit fees apply and you can cancel anytime.
Mark Derbyshire, managing director of sales and marketing at Ideal Heating, emphasised the importance of the partnership, stating: “By combining our innovative heat pump technology with EDF’s extensive reach and resources, we aim to provide customers with heating solutions that are better for the environment and can also save on energy costs."
How to qualify?
To qualify for EDF's Heat Pump and Power Tracker tariff, you’ll need:
A contract with CB Heating to install an Ideal heat pump, with a deposit paid by December 31, 2024.
The heat pump must be installed by September 30, 2025.
A smart meter.
Consent for half-hourly meter readings.
Payment by direct debit.
Additionally, your smart meter must be actively communicating with EDF. If communication fails, or if eligibility criteria aren’t met, you’ll be switched to a standard variable tariff, except during December 2025, when electricity is free.
How does this compare with other heat pump tariff bundles?
EDF's plan provides six hours of discounted electricity each day and free electricity throughout December 2025, along with a 7-year service and warranty package. In contrast, Octopus Energy's Aira tariff offers eight hours of electricity at a 51% discount compared to local day rates, with an annual savings claim of up to £500.
Additionally, customers with solar panels can also sell excess power back to the grid with Octopus and Aira for further savings.
Although Octopus claim they offer more year-round savings the offer from EDF for free heating in December and a 7-year warranty provides a different option depending on your household's needs.
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
