Switching to Scottish Power in Barrow in Furness
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Last update: September 2021
With over a century of experience in powering up homes across the UK, Scottish Power has established its place in the UK energy market. With a whole range of tariffs available to their customers, they are certainly equipped to provide you with the energy that best suits your circumstances and your household. Based in Glasgow, they provide energy to an impressive 32 million customers across the UK. But you are probably on this page because you want to switch to a Scottish Power tariff in Barrow in Furness specifically.
It doesn't matter if you have just moved to Cumbria or if you have lived there for most of your life. Our job at Switch Plan is to make sure that you are on the best energy tariff for you and your energy requirements.
Scottish Power's tariffs & rates in Barrow in Furness
Scottish Power has three different kind of tariffs to choose from. It's standard variable tariff, a 12 or 24 months fixed tarif and a fixed + boiler cover tariff. Like most established suppliers, Scottish Power also offers an Economy 7 tariff which could be worth considering! As always, our recommendation is to study the ongoing dual fuel tariff offers. Why? Because it is usually the simplest and cheapest way to manage your energy bills. Scottish Power is known for their excellent dual fuel tariffs; so if you are considering switching to Scottish Power, it might be well worth it. Just give our experts a call at 0330 054 0018 and they will be able to give you all the information you need.
Green energy tariffs in Barrow in Furness
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 | 00:30 – 07:30 |
| 1 Year Fixed Price Energy | 12 months fixed | 23.181 p | 9.382 p | 32.32 p | 00:30 – 07:30 |
| 2 Years Fixed Price Energy | 24 months fixed | 23.181 p | 9.382 p | 24.11 p | 00:30 – 07:30 |
Single Electricity Plans in Barrow in Furness
If you are just looking to switch to Scottish Power for electricity, then below are the rates that you should look at:
| 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 Barrow in Furness
Switching to Scottish Power can bring a balance to your energy bills. So are you ready for the big switch?
Actually it's quite simple. All you need to do is to let us handle your switch. First gather this information: * Your zip code * Your current energy supplier * Your current tariff * Your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) * A energy bill received in the past 3 months.
Once you have all this information written down, give us a call at 0330 054 0018 and we will help you decipher between energy suppliers in the UK. .
For a more exhaustive step by step guide on switching, check out our switch energy suppliers guide.
How do I contact Scottish Power in Barrow in Furness?
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?
As a whole, Scottish Power has a lot to offer: their wide range of tariffs, stability, and green energy. However, one thing that Scottish Power is not known as well for is their customer service. According to a customer service quality done by the company Which?, Scottish Power came in 33 out of 35.
The factors considered in this survey were: * Bill accuracy * Bill clarity * Customer service * Customer complaint management * Value for money. In each of these categories
Scottish Power was given a 2 out of 5 score in each of these categories. If you would like more information about what Scottish Power’s customers say about them, check out our article: Scottish Power Reviews.
Who is Barrow in Furness inhabitants' gas and electricity distributor?
Who is Barrow in Furness's electricity distributor?
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 to contact Barrow in Furness's energy distributors?
If you need some up-to-date information, or are experiencing a electricity powercut in Cumbria, or are facing any kind of issues with your gas supply then you should get in touch directly with your District Network Provider.
| Company name | Company number |
|---|---|
| Electricity North West General Number | 0800 195 4141 |
| Electricity North West Emergency Number | 105 |
| SGN Number | 0800 912 1700 |
SGN Emergency Number | 0800 111 999 |
For FAQs and other pratical informations, you can visit their website:
| Electricity North West | Electricity North West website |
| SGN | SGN website |