Comparison of Scottish Power rates per kWh for currently available electricity tariffs. Following our price comparison of standard electricity rates of the big six suppliers, we focus on all available rates from Scottish Power: Standard, Online Fixed Price February 2015 and Fixed Price Energy December 2015. Which tariff is best for those that expect significant price rises or price drops?
Scottish Power – Overview of Electricity Price per kWh (December 2013)
Scottish Power Tariff | Fixed Till | Standing Charge |
Unit Rate |
Low User |
Medium User |
High User |
Standard | Variable | 27 | 14.71 | 19.5 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
Online Fixed Price | February 2015 | 34 | 12.03 | 18.0 | 15.8 | 14.5 |
Fixed Price Energy | December 2015 | 27 | 14.71 | 19.5 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
Note: price in pence per kWh based on yearly usage of Low (2100 kWh), Medium (3300 kWh) or High (5100 kWh) electricity user based in London postcode.
Review of Scottish PowerTariffs:
- Standard Variable (Standing Charge: 27 pence, Unit Rate: 14.71 pence) – Fully variable, no cancellation fees, but at a large premium of 2.7 pence/kWh. Will cost 55-140 pounds more per year depending on usage. Too expensive, better fix for February 2015
- Online Fixed Price February 2015 (Standing Charge: 34 pence, Unit Rate: 12.03 pence) – Fixed, will not fall if prices fall, 25 pound cancellation fees, online access only. Best rate from Scottish Power.
- Fixed Price Energy December 2015 (Standing Charge: 27 pence, Unit Rate: 14.71 pence) – Fixed for longer, 25 pound cancellation fees, at a premium of 2.7 pence/kWh. Will cost 55-140 pounds more per year depending on usage. Too expensive, better fix for February 2015.