Switching to Scottish Power in Hastings
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Last Update: September 2021
Scottish Power is a historical UK power supplier. Despite an ever increasing competition in East Sussex 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 133,375 inhabitants of Hastings should choose as their energy supplier.
What you need to know about are your gas & electricity distribution network operators in Hastings
How to contact Hastings's energy distributors?
If you need some up-to-date information, or are experiencing a electricity powercut in East Sussex, 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 |
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UK Power Networks General Number | 0800 029 4285 |
UK Power Networks Emergency Number | 0800 31 63 105 |
Northern Gas Networks Number | 0800 040 7766 |
Northern Gas Networks Emergency Number | 0800 111 999 |
For FAQs and other pratical informations, you can visit their website:
UK Power Networks | UK Power Networks website |
Northern Gas Networks | Northern Gas Networks website |
Who distributes electricity in Hastings?
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 Hastings, 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 Hastings inhabitants should have all the information and contact details about their DNO available to them.

Looking to change to Scottish Power in Hastings?
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.
Is Scottish Power a good company?
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.
How do I ring Scottish Power in Hastings?
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 |
Plans and dual fuel tariffs available with Scottish Power for Hastings inhabitants
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.
Scottish Power Electricity plans in Hastings
Scottish Power offers single electricity tariffs. This table lists their tariffs avaliable:
Name of the Plan | Tariff value | Unit Price
price/kWh |
Standing Charge
price/day |
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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 |
Renewable energy plans in Hastings
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.
Scottish Power Economy 7 tariffs
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 |
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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 |