About ScottishPower
ScottishPower is one of the big six UK energy suppliers, responsible for the supply of gas and electricity in the UK to more than 5 million customers. ScottishPower is part of the Iberdola Group, a world leader in wind energy and one of the largest energy companies in the world.
ScottishPower's charity support
ScottishPower has had a relationship with Cancer Research in the UK since 2012. Through employee fundraising, their Help Beat Cancer energy tariff, sponsorship of the Race for Life and Stand Up To Cancer campaigns, they have raised more than £20 million for the charity organisation.
ScottishPower prices and tariffs
As one of the biggest energy suppliers in the UK, there are a wide range of ScottishPower tariffs on offer to help meet the needs of as many customers as possible.
All ScottishPower energy tariffs currently available through Uswitch can be seen in the table below. The ScottishPower prices below are based on average usage, so click 'compare now' to get a quote tailored to you, and compare ScottishPower tariffs with plans from other energy suppliers.
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Help Beat Cancer Fix and Save July 2022 | Fixed until 31 Jul 2022 | £1138 | Compare now |
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Help Beat Cancer Fix and Save July 2022 Online | Fixed until 31 Jul 2022 | £1138 | Compare now |
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Help Beat Cancer Fixed Saver July 2022 | Fixed until 31 Jul 2022 | £1125 | Compare now |
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Help Beat Cancer Fixed Saver July 2022 Online | Fixed until 31 Jul 2022 | £1125 | Compare now |
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Online Fix and Save July 2021 | Fixed until 31 Jul 2021 | £1114 | Compare now |
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Online Fixed Saver July 2021 | Fixed until 31 Jul 2021 | £1101 | Compare now |
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Standard | Variable | £1125 | Compare now |
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Standard Online | Variable | £1125 | Compare now |
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Super Saver July 2021 B1 | Fixed until 31 Jul 2021 | £846 | Compare now |
This information is updated hourly with ScottishPower energy plans which are available to switch to through Uswitch. To appear in this table, plans must be available in at least 7 of the 14 regions.
How ScottishPower prices have changed in 2020
In March 2020, ScottishPower prices were cut by 1% on the supplier's standard variable tariff, in effect from 1 April. The reduction was in line with the reducedenergy price cap announced in February 2020.
In August 2019, ScottishPower prices dropped by an average of £76 per year (6%) on its standard variable tariff, also in reaction to a drop in the price cap rate.
In February 2019, ScottishPower became the fifth of the big six energy suppliers to announce a price rise in reaction to the change in price cap at the time.
From 1 April 2019, rates for ScottishPower's standard variable tariff increased by £117 (10%), in line with the increased energy price cap of £1,254 per year.
In April 2018, ScottishPower prices were increased by 5.5% to customers on its standard variable rate plan, effective 1 June 2018. The change saw costs increase by £63 per year on average.
| Supplier | Price change 1 | Date effective | Price change 2 | Date effective | Price change 3 | Date effective |
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| +10% | 1 Apr 2019 | -6% | 1 Oct 2019 | -1% | 1 Apr 2020 | |
| +10% | 1 Apr 2019 | -6% | 1 Oct 2019 | -1% | 1 Apr 2020 | |
| +10% | 1 Apr 2019 | -6% | 1 Oct 2019 | -2% | 1 Apr 2020 | |
| +10% | 1 Apr 2019 | -6% | 1 Oct 2019 | -1% | 1 Apr 2020 | |
| +10% | 1 Apr 2019 | -6% | 1 Oct 2019 | -1% | 1 Apr 2020 | |
| +10% | 1 Apr 2019 | -6% | 1 Oct 2019 | -1% | 1 Apr 2020 |
Based on a medium energy user on a standard dual fuel tariff, paying on receipt of bill, with bill sizes averaged across all regions.
Previous changes to ScottishPower prices
In January 2015, ScottishPower announced a price cut of 4.8%, effective 20 February 2015. The cuts applied to standard plan customers only, and would save the average household £33 per year.
In October 2013, ScottishPower prices increased by 8.6%, effective 6 December 2013. This would raise the average dual-fuel customer's bill by £112, and bring their yearly bill total to £1,480.
In January 2014, the energy supplier said that, due to the Government's announcement about reducing green levies, it would reduce this price rise by 3.3%. This would take effect the same month.
ScottishPower renewable energy
ScottishPower tariffs all include 100% green electricity, using wind energy and smart grids. It has sold its gas plants and is closing its coal-fired power stations, as well as taking steps to reduce its general carbon footprint wherever possible.
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