Switching to Scottish Power in Carlisle
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Last Update: September 2021
Scottish Power is a historical UK power supplier. Despite an ever increasing competition in Cumbria 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 78,160 inhabitants of Carlisle should choose as their energy supplier.
Scottish Power's tariffs & rates in Carlisle
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.
Single Electricity Plans in Carlisle
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 |
Does Scottish Power offer Economy 7?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Green energy tariffs in Carlisle
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.
Switching to Scottish Power in Carlisle
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 Carlisle?
Scottish Power is easy to contact. All you have to do is their chat function on their phone application or reach out to them on their customer support page. But if you would like to give them a call, their number is 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?
Scottish Power has many benefits but can improve 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 factors considered in this survey were bill accuracy, bill clarity, customer service, customer complaint management, and value for money. In each of these categories, Scottish Power was given a 2 out of 5 score.
We provide extensive information about what customers say about Scottish Power in our article “Scottish Power Reviews” .
It is worth mentioning that, however, Scottish Power does meet expectations: They supply their customers with a reliable source of green energy, without any power cuts. Stability is the reason why they have a loyal 32 million client base.
Your gas & electricity distribution network operators in Carlisle?
Who is Carlisle's electricity distributor?
Each part of the UK has its own distribution network operatorr. These are essentially the bodies that ensure that electricity arrives to your home or office from the National Grid. You don't need to know the ins and outs of exactly how electricity travels around the UK, as your supplier can usually provide you with information about energy distribution should you need it. However, should you want to get in touch with your DNO, all the contact information you need is below.
How to contact Carlisle's energy distributors?
Inhabitants of Cumbria can call their local Cumbria electricity DNO (Distribution Network Operator) or gas distributor in case of emergency or to get up-to-date information.
| Company name | Company number |
|---|---|
| Electricity North West General Number | 0800 195 4141 |
| Electricity North West Emergency Number | $dno_emergency |
| Cadent Gas Number | 0345 835 1111 |
Cadent Gas Emergency Number | 0800 111 999 |
Find more info on their website:
| Electricity North West | Electricity North West website |
| Cadent Gas | Cadent Gas website |