Switching to Scottish Power in St Ives
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Last Update: September 2021
Scottish Power is a historical UK power supplier. Despite an ever increasing competition in Cambridgeshire and across the UK energy market, Scottish Power has managed to remain one of the main providers on offer. In this article, we will explore how Scottish Power stacks up to the competition and who the 19,450 inhabitants of St Ives should choose as their energy supplier.
Looking to change to Scottish Power in St Ives?
Like the rest of the 8,342 households in St Ives, you can switch energy suppliers is just the flick of a finger. In order for us to carry it out for you in just a few minutes our experts simply need the following information: * Your Postcode * The name of your current energy supplier * Your current tariff with your current energy supplier * Your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) * A recent energy bill
Once you've gathered this information, you are ready to give our experts a call at 0330 054 0018. They will be able to provde you with additional information about Scottish Power and help you explore other options in the Uk energy market.
For a more extensive guide, check out our article on how to switch energy suppliers.
Getting in touch with Scottish Power in St Ives
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 |
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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 people think of Scottish Power?
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 tariffs and rates does Scottish Power offer in St Ives?
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.
Stand alone Electricity rates in St Ives
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 |
Green energy plans in St Ives
Scottish Power is one of the greenest energy suppliers of the UK’s Big 6. As of January 2019, they use 100 percent renewable electricity. As a matter of fact, they have invested in wind power and are the largest supplier of wind-farmed electricity in the country. So, with that being said, all Scottish Power’s electricity tariffs will be sourced sustainably.
Does Scottish Power offer dual rate tariffs?
If you have an Economy 7 meter, Scottish Power offers a specific tariff for you. But first, you might be asking, what is an economy 7 meter?
Well, an Economy 7 meter has two separate rates that allow you to save money on your electricity 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 dont have one, there is no need to worry. Although this might incur additional charges, your supplier will most likely be able to install an Economy 7 meter for you.
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 |
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Standard Variable | Variable tariff | 23.181 p | 9.382 p | 25.75 p | 23:00 – 07:00 |
1 Year Fixed Price Energy | 12 months fixed | 23.181 p | 9.382 p | 32.32 p | 23:00 – 07:00 |
2 Years Fixed Price Energy | 24 months fixed | 23.181 p | 9.382 p | 24.11 p | 23:00 – 07:00 |
Who is St Ives inhabitants' gas and electricity distributor?
Who distributes St Ives's electricity?
A distribution network operator is responsible for the cables and towers which carry electricity across the UK and make up the electricity distribution system. Electricity starts in the national transmission network and ends up (if all goes to plan) in your home or office, where you can use it. The fact that customers don’t deal directly with their distribution network operator means that most of us have no idea how the system works or who the distribution network operators even are. That being said, it might be important to know how to get in touch, should you need to.

How can I contact the energy distributor for St Ives?
Inhabitants of Cambridgeshire can call their local Cambridgeshire electricity DNO (Distribution Network Operator) or gas distributor in case of emergency or to get up-to-date information.
Company name | Company number |
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UK Power Networks General Number | 0800 029 4285 |
UK Power Networks Emergency Number | $dno_emergency |
SGN Number | 0800 912 1700 |
SGN Emergency Number | 0800 111 999 |
Find more info on their website:
UK Power Networks | UK Power Networks website |
SGN | SGN website |