Your energy bill in Glasgow

How much to Glaswegians consume on average in Glasgow?

According to government data from 2018, the average household in Strathclyde consumes 3,542.93 kWh a year, while the median consumption is around 3,087.94 kWh.

How much is the typical price/kWh in Glasgow?

Glaswegians tend to pay somewhere around £10.6 for a kWh on average. This is roughly £0.38% less than the UK average.

Now it is interesting to compare our energy consumption to the national average but what about relatively close cities such as Coatbridge, Giffnock or Gourock. Find out by simply following these links.

Who is the largest energy supplier to the 580,466 residents across Glasgow?

The most popular energy provider in South Scotland is Scottish Power, and indeed in most of Strathclyde notably in the county's biggest cities such as Glasgow, Paisley and East Kilbride. Remember, it's free to change energy supplier at any time with Switch Plan, so don't feel like you need to stick with Scottish Power! Glaswegians can save money on gas and electricity by switching energy suppliers.

Want to start on an OVO Energy plan in Glasgow?

Whether you're new to the area or not, you are now one of the 580,466 inhabitants in Glasgow. Did you know that Glasgow is the $city_ranking_county biggest city of your Strathclyde and 4th of the county. It's likely that you live with 48.06 due to local averages, so you'll need to power up your new home ASAP.

Firstly, take a meter reading just before you move out of your old house and keep the note in a safe place. You might need to provide this to your previous supplier, as you'll want to make sure that you're not paying for the energy of the new inhabitants of the house.
Now that you've arrived in Glasgow you should do the same thing. Find the meter in your new house and jot down the reading.
It's possible you will take on a ‘deemed’ contract, which you will stay on until you decide to switch. The previous resident of the house usually leaves details concerning their energy supplier but if they didn't, fear not. The Ofgem website can help you find out who supplies the gas and electricity to this new home.

Switching energy suppliers sounds scary but with Switch Plan it really is as easy as it gets. Just call us on 0330 054 0018. We'll evaluate your needs based on your current consumption, budget and living arrangements which plan is best for you.

How can I get in touch with OVO in Glasgow?

Getting in touch with your energy supplier is usually necessary if you have an emergency with your energy supply, or if you require some personal information about your energy plan. For this reason, all of OVO's contact details are below. If you choose to switch over to an OVO energy plan in Glasgow, or if you are already contracted with OVO and have an emergency or need some up-to-date information, then you can get in touch directly with them.

However, if you are looking for some impartial and free information about your OVO energy plan, or making the switch over to OVO for the first time, then Switch Plan are here to help.

Type of Enquiry	Number to contact
General Enquiries Enquiries that you may have regarding your existing account, such as querying a bill or changing the way you pay your bills.	0330 303 5063 Open from 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
CORGI Home Plan complaints Complaints number for queries related to the OVO Home Plan	0800 085 0845 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Top up plans For all queries related to Pay As You Go billing: topping up, changing from pay as you go to direct debit and using emergency credit.	0330 303 5063 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday.
Complaints Pay As You Go Complaints specifically related to Pay As You Go tariffs.	0330 102 7517 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday
Complaints If you have a complaint that you would like resolved or acknowledged by OVO Energy.	0330 102 7517 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday

Are OVO Energy's plans expensive for Glaswegians?

OVO Energy's positive reviews tend to make note of cheaper tariffs and great customer service. However, this might not mean that they are the cheapest option for you in Glasgow. Be sure to read online customer reviews before making any energy switch!

What you need to know about your gas and electric distribution network operators in Glasgow

Who is the gas distributor in Glasgow?

Ever wondered how gas actually arrives in your home in $district? Well, before gas can actually reach you, it is transported through a complex system of pipes. These pipes form the Gas Distribution Network in the UK, of which there are 8. These are then controlled by 4 gas distribution companies.

You will likely never have to get in touch with your gas distribution company, but if you were interested, gas is provided by Cadent Gas in $district.

Who is Glasgow's electricity distributor?

Now, while we are here to guide you on all of your gas and electricity queries, there are some more urgent matters that are reserved for your supplier, your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) or your gas provider. Let's say you have a powercut. You need to contact your DNO to inform them so they can resolve the issue. Alternatively, if you require some information that is more concerned with energy distribution, they are also the people to contact. In Glasgow your electricity distributor is SSE Power Distribution.

How can I contact the energy distributor for Glasgow?

If you need some up-to-date information, or are experiencing a powercut in Strathclyde, then you should get in touch directly with your District Network Provider.

Company name	Company number
Strathclyde SSE Power Distribution General Number	0345 070 7373
Strathclyde SSE Power Distribution Emergency Number	$dno_emergency
Strathclyde Cadent Gas Number	0345 835 1111
Strathclyde Cadent Gas Emergency Number	0800 111 999

Find more info on their website:

SSE Power Distribution	SSE Power Distribution website
Cadent Gas	Cadent Gas website

Plans and dual fuel tariffs available with OVO for Glaswegians

While dual fuel is becoming increasingly popular, some households still opt for separate gas and electricity plans, even sometimes from separate suppliers. In Glasgow, 15.98% households opt for electric central heating systems, compared to 77.89% for gas and just 0.16% for oil. However, OVO Energy has a number of dual fuel plans, as can be far more convenient to keep all your costs in one place with one plan.

Dual Tariff energy plans

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Day Time Unit Price price/kWh	Night Time Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Better Energy	12 months fixed	15.5 p	7.63 p	27.77 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	16.93 p	9.62 p	27.77 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	16.17 p	8 p	27.77 p

Single Electricity plans

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Better Energy	12 months fixed	12.37 p	29.17 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	14.29 p	27.77 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	14.29 p	29.17 p

Gas plans

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Simpler Energy	Flexible	/ p	/ p
Better Energy	12 months fixed	2.89 p	23.83 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	3.15 p	27.77 p

Switching to an OVO energy deal in Glasgow