Switching to Scottish Power in Thame
What about Scottish Power?
Last Update: September 2021
Scottish Power is a historical UK power supplier. Despite an ever increasing competition in Oxfordshire 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 11,554 inhabitants of Thame should choose as their energy supplier.
Your gas & electricity distribution network operators in Thame?
How to contact Thame's energy distributors?
If you need some up-to-date information, or are experiencing a electricity powercut in Oxfordshire, 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 Thame?
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 Thame, 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 Thame inhabitants should have all the information and contact details about their DNO available to them.

What tariffs and rates does Scottish Power offer in Thame?
One of the benefits of switiching to a large supplier like Scottish Power is that they offer extra services such as boiler cover insurances. In Scottish Power's case you can combine any tariff with a quality boiler cover and make savings on your electricity and gas. If you are looking for the cheapest option, Scottish Promotes their dual fuel plans as their most economic tariff. However, in this section, we will explore all the tariffs that Scottish Power offers.
If you are looking to find out more about Scottish Power's tariffs or you have decided you would like to switch, give our experts a call at 0330 054 0018. and they will be able to inform you about everything you need to know.
Scottish Power Economy 7 tariffs
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 |
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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 |
Renewable energy plans in Thame
All of Scottish Powers electricity tariffs are 100 percent renewable. As impressive as that is, they have also the largest supplier of wind-farmed energy in the UK. So, when you switch to Scottish Power you are also going green.
Scottish Power Electricity plans in Thame
The single electricity rates for Scottish Power are the following:
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 |
Switching energy suppliers to Scottish Power in Thame
Like the rest of the 4,720 households in Thame, 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.
Is Scottish Power a good company?
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.
How do I ring Scottish Power in Thame?
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 |
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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 |