Switching to Scottish Power in Buckingham

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Last Update: September 2021

As we mention frequently on our site, switching suppliers often is important in order to keep your energy bills at competitive prices. Also since tariffs are post-code based, your unit prices might differ when you change cities making some suppliers more interesting in Buckinghamshire.

With an extensive list of tariffs to choose from, Scottish Power just might be the best option for you. However, with over 50 energy suppliers available in the UK, it's best to explore your options fully; and that's why we are here. In this article, we will explore how Scottish Power stacks up to the competition in Buckingham and who the 12,852 inhabitants should choose as their energy supplier. Not to mention, while reading this if you feel like Scottish Power is the right choice for you, go on and give us a call! We can manage the switch for you. Ready?

Plans and dual fuel tariffs available with Scottish Power for Buckinghamians

Scottish Power offers a variable tariff and two fixed tariffs (one year and two years) that can be combined with a boiler cover insurance. These tariffs also exist in Economy 7 with a day rate and a night rate. However, their Dual Fuel Tariff might be your best option. Not to mention, dual fuel tariffs are usually the most economical option.

If you are looking for more information about Scottish Power's tariffs, give our experts a call at 0330 054 0018. and they will be able lend you a hand.

Green energy tariffs in Buckingham

If you are looking for a large supplier that offers 100 percent renewable energy for all their tariffs, then Scottish Power is the right supplier for you. All of their electricity is green and, if that wasn’t enough, they are the largest supplier of wind energy in the UK.

Does Scottish Power offer Economy 7?

If you have an Economy 7 meter, this section is for you. Scottish Power offers a specific tariff for Economy 7 meters; but first, you might be asking: What is an economy 7 meter?

Scottish Power’s Economy 7 meter, and any supplier’s Economy 7 meter, has two separate rates that allow you to save money on your energy bills by using a lower rate during seven hours of the day. These seven hours are usually when you are sleeping. If you would like an Economy 7 meter but don't have one, there is no need to fret: Your supplier will most likely be able to install one for you (additional charges may apply).

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Day Rate (p/kWh) price/kWh	Night Rate (p/kWh) price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day	Night rate hours
Standard Variable	Variable tariff	23.181 p	9.382 p	25.75 p	22:30 – 00:30 and 02:30 – 07:30
1 Year Fixed Price Energy	12 months fixed	23.181 p	9.382 p	32.32 p	22:30 – 00:30 and 02:30 – 07:30
2 Years Fixed Price Energy	24 months fixed	23.181 p	9.382 p	24.11 p	22:30 – 00:30 and 02:30 – 07:30

Single Electricity Plans in Buckingham

The single electricity rates for Scottish Power are the following:

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
1 Year Fixed Price Energy	12 months fixed	18.98 p	32.33 p
2 Years Fixed Price Energy	24 months fixed	18.98 p	37.25 p
Standard Variable	Variable tariff	18.981 p	27.41 p

Switching to Scottish Power in Buckingham

One thing that absolutely needs sorting up is your energy supply. Finding not just an energy supplier, but the right energy supplier that fits your needs, your priorities, your budget. Lucky for you, not only can we help you find the right one but we can also do your switch for you.

Switching your energy provider is easier than it sounds, so don't be scared away! With out experts at switch plan, it's a piece of cake. Just call us on 0330 054 0018 and we will do a free price comparison service for you based on current plans on the market and your personal energy needs. Then equipped with your postcode, your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) and recent energy bill we will do the switch.

How do I contact Scottish Power in Buckingham?

Believe it or not, Scottish Power is fairly easy to contact: they have a customer support page on their website and a chat function on their mobile app. But, if you want to switch to Scottish Power, you can ring them at 0 345 270 0700.

Type of Enquiry	Number to contact
General Enquiries Do you have a query about your current Scottish Power energy plan?	0800 027 0072 Open from 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
General Enquiries Email Do you want to email a Scottish Power representative regarding a query?	contactus@scottishpower.com
Boiler Care Customer Service Do you have a query about your boiler care?	0800 001 5214 Monday to Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday 8am-5pm
Boiler Care Emergency Number Do you need emergency assistance for your boiler?	0800 111 4686 Open 24 hours a week
New Customer Number Do you want to become a Scottish Power customer?	0800 027 0072 Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm; Saturdays 8:40am-4pm
Switching to Scottish Power as a small business Are you a small business owner wanting to switch to a Scottish Power business tariff?	0800 22 44 00 Monday to Thursday 9am-5:30pm; Fridays 9am-5pm
Small business customer service Are you on a small business tariff with Scottish Power?	0800 040 7002 Monday to Thursday 9am-5:30pm; Fridays 9am-5pm
Switching to Scottish Power as commercial business Are you a commercial business owner looking to switch to Scottish Power?	0800 074 0052 Monday to Friday 9am-4pm
Commercial business customer service Are you a commercial business on a Scottish Power business plan?	0800 074 0052 Monday to Friday 9am-4pm

What do Scottish Power's customers say about them?

Overall, switching to Scottish Power has many benefits. However, there is room for improvement when it comes to customer service. In a survey of customer service quality done by the company Which?, Scottish Power came in 33 out of 35. The deciding factors of this survey were bill accuracy, bill clarity, customer service, customer complaint management, and value for money. For each of these factors, Scottish Power was given a 2 out of 5 score.

If you want to know more about what customers say about Scottish Power, check out our article on Scottish Power Reviews.

It is worth noting that, however, Scottish Power does provide what is expected of them: They supply their customers with a reliable source of green energy, without any hiccups. Reliability is the reason why they have a 32 million customer base and why they have stuck around for over a century.

What you need to know about are your gas & electricity distribution network operators in Buckingham

Who is Buckingham's electricity distributor?

In case of an emergency, or if you have a very specific request regarding your energy provision, then you might need to get in touch with your distributor. In Buckingham, these are the numbers to ring should you need to get in touch. In short, a distribution network operator is in charge of making sure that electricity arrives to your home from its source, which is the national grid. Distribution network operators are regional, so different parts of the UK have different operators. We often don't know how to get in touch with our operator, since customers do not usually have to speak directly to them. That being said, we believe that Buckinghamians should have all the information and contact details about their DNO available to them.

How to contact Buckingham's energy distributors?

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

Company name	Company number
UK Power Networks General Number	0800 029 4285
UK Power Networks Emergency Number	0800 31 63 105
Cadent Gas Number	0345 835 1111
Cadent Gas Emergency Number	0800 111 999

You can also visit their website for more info:

UK Power Networks	UK Power Networks website
Cadent Gas	Cadent Gas website