Who are Scottish Power?
Scottish Power are one of the oldest energy suppliers in the UK and can trace their roots back to 1901 in Glasgow to Clyde Valley Electrical Power Company. Today they are owned by Spanish company Iberdrola Group. They generate their own electricity which is mostly sourced from renewable sources.
Scottish Power: The key facts
| Date founded | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Current CEO | Keith Anderson |
| Customers | 5.6 million |
| Parent organisation | Iberdrola |
| Trustpilot rating | 1/5 |
Cheapest tariff live today
Fixed with Boiler Cover 2019 v7
Most expensive tariff today
Standard Variable (extra)
Maximum exit fees
£60 per fuel
Scottish Power FAQs
Does Scottish Power have an app?
Scottish Power has a mobile app which you can use to check your account balance, bills and make payments. It also has a feature where you can manage your electric vehicle if you own one.
Does Scottish Power provide smart meters?
Scottish Power does supply smart meters. As well as sending meter readings sent automatically to suppliers, it displays how much energy you’re using and the cost over time. You can also set budgets over a week or month.
How do Scottish Power customers rate them?
On Trustpilot, Scottish Power has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 96% of votes being the lowest rating of ‘Bad’.
Does Scottish Power offer renewable energy?
Scottish Power produces their own electricity, mostly generated through renewable sources, in particular wind. According to Which?, they are the largest producer of wind energy, owning 34 wind sites in the UK. In recent years, they have closed down and sold off the gas and coal-powered stations.
What does Scottish Power do for the community?
In 2012 Scottish Power partnered up with the charity Cancer Research, providing their Help Beat Cancer Tariff. In total, they have helped raise £20 million for Cancer Research, according to Uswitch.
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