Scottish Power

Scottish Power is one of the UK’s ‘Big 6’ energy providers, supplying gas and electricity to around 5.3 million homes and businesses.

They offer a range of products, including an online energy service and green energy options. Customers can choose from many tariffs, and payment options.

Customers can find help and advice on things like moving home and meter reading from the customer services line. There is also free advice on energy efficiency, and to help customers improve and reduce their bills Scottish Power is trialing Smart Meters in some homes.

Gas & Electricity Tariffs

Below is a review of Scottish Power’s main energy tariffs.

Scottish Power Tariff Advantages Disadvantages
Online Energy
  • Discount for managing your account online
  • Choice of five online tariffs, including Capped Price Energy July 2010
  • Pay by monthly/variable direct debit, or using your debit card
  • No estimated bills
  • Paperless billing
  • Email reminders for meter readings
  • Available to new and existing customers
  • You have to manage your account online
  • Available only if you pay by direct debit or debit card
  • You have to choose paperless billing
Discounted Energy December 2010
  • Guaranteed 4% discount off their standard monthly direct debit prices until December 2010
  • Combined gas and electricity bill for dual fuel customers
  • Additional saving for online account management
  • Cancellation fee of up to £50
  • Your monthly payment may vary depending on your consumption
  • Available only to customers with a single or two rate meter
Capped Price Energy September 2011
  • Guaranteed capped prices until September 2011
  • Price will fall if their standard tariff does
  • Combined gas and electricity bill for dual fuel customers
  • Additional saving for online account management
  • Cancellation fee of up to £50
  • Your monthly payment may vary depending on your consumption
Green Energy H20
  • Green electricity tariff
  • They will match the amount of electricity consumed with green hydro-power
  • Annual dual fuel discount
  • Dual fuel discount applies only if you pay by direct debit

Customer Services

Scottish Power offers its customers a range of additional customer services, including a help line and free online advice on energy efficiency and boiler servicing.

Other services include home insulation and a free home heat helpline for customers struggling to pay their bills.

To find out more about Scottish Power’s and their products and services, visit www.scottishpower.co.uk.

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