SSE (formerly Scottish and Southern Energy) is the parent company for Atlantic, Scottish Hydro, Southern Electric and SWALEC.
SSE was formed in December 1998 following the merger of Scottish Hydro Electric and Southern Electric and currently manages the largest distribution network in the UK.
Customer satisfaction
The results of our 2011 customer satisfaction awards:
The SSE Group achieved the highest score amongst the six major suppliers with an overall score of 69%
This survey was conducted by YouGov online between 14th - 18th October, 2011.
A total of 5,270 UK energy customers took part in the survey. Customers were asked their opinions on a wide range of issues relating to satisfaction with their energy suppliers. The figures have been weighted.
How do SSE generate energy?
- 29%Coal
- 59%Gas
- 1%Nuclear
- 10%Green
- 1%Other
Average from all UK suppliers
- 29%Coal
- 44%Gas
- 17%Nuclear
- 8%Green
- 2%Other
Green (renewable) energy is from sources such as wind, solar and hydro-electric. Information taken from the Energy Saving Trust.
CO2 waste from UK energy suppliers
Nuclear waste from UK energy suppliers
Recent price changes and where SSE rank
SSE reduced its gas tariffs by 4.5% on 26 March 2012. Previously SSE increased its gas prices by 18% or £118 on gas and 11% or £49 on electricity from the 14th September 2011.
The table below shows which of the Big Six energy suppliers last raised and dropped their prices, and when:
| Date of price change | Supplier | Average gas price change (%) | Average electricity price change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th March 2012 |
|
4.5% |
0% | 27th February 2012 |
|
5% |
0% |
| 27th February 2012 |
|
0% | 6% |
| 01st February 2012 |
|
5% |
0% |
| 12th January 2012 |
|
0% | 5% |
| 07th February 2012 |
|
5% |
0% |
| 10th November 2011 |
|
4.5% |
15.4% |
| 1st October 2011 |
|
15.7% |
7.2% |
| 13th September 2011 |
|
18% |
11% |
| 14th September 2011 |
|
18% |
11% |
| 18th August 2011 |
|
18% |
16% |
| 1st August 2011 |
|
19% |
10% |
