Switching to Scottish Power in London

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The Scottish Power energy supply for Londoners

Last update: June 2021

With 118 years experience in powering up homes across the UK, Scottish Power definitely know what they are doing. 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 a huge 32 million customers across the UK. But you are probably on this page because you want to switch to a Scottish Power tariff in London specifically. So, before we get into the specifics of switching, let's find out a little bit about London.

London forms part of Greater London and is home to 8,088,142 inhabitants across 3,231,685 households, making it the / largest city in the UK. It doesn't matter if you have just moved to London, 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. If you decide that Scottish Power are in fact your ideal supplier, and you want to join the 32 million others who rely on them for their energy supply, then look no further and give them a ring on 0800 027 0072. However, if you decide that you want to know more about other suppliers and tariffs on offer across the UK, then you can give our experts a ring on 0330 054 0018 and they can advise you on the best option for you. Either way, we'll make sure that you kick start your energy supply in London in no time.

Scottish Power in your London district

Scottish Power prices and info sometimes vary from one neighbourhood to the over. The following pages give you specific information on the Scottish Power supply in your very own district of Manchester.

Scottish Power's tariffs & rates in London

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.

Does Scottish Power offer Economy 7?

If you have an Economy 7 meter, Scottish Power offers a specific tariff for them. But first, you might be asking: What is an economy 7 meter?

A Economy 7 meter has two separate rates: A standard rate for 17 hours of the day and a lower rate during seven hours of the day. During these seven hours, you are usually sleeping. If you would like an Economy 7 meter but don't have one, there is no need worry: Your supplier will most likely be able to install one for you for an additional charge.

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	No standard off-peak, but off-peak will normally run for 7 hours between 23:00 – 07:00
1 Year Fixed Price Energy	12 months fixed	23.181 p	9.382 p	32.32 p	No standard off-peak, but off-peak will normally run for 7 hours between 23:00 – 07:00
2 Years Fixed Price Energy	24 months fixed	23.181 p	9.382 p	24.11 p	No standard off-peak, but off-peak will normally run for 7 hours between 23:00 – 07:00

Single Electricity Plans in London

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
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 tariffs in London

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 energy suppliers to Scottish Power in London

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 London?

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 Londoners' gas and electricity distributor?

Who is London'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 London's energy distributors?

If you need some up-to-date information, or are experiencing a electricity powercut in Greater London, 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
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

For FAQs and other pratical informations, you can visit their website:

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