Comparison of SSE (Southern Electric) 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 SSE (Southern Electric): Standard, 1 yr Fixed Price and 2 yr Fixed Price. Which tariff is best for those that expect significant price rises or price drops?
SSE (Southern Electric) – Overview of Electricity Price per kWh (December 2013)
| SSE (Southern Electric) Tariff | Fixed Till | Standing Charge |
Unit Rate |
Low User |
Medium User |
High User |
| Standard | Variable | 15 | 14.57 | 17.1 | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| 1 yr Fixed Price | December 2014 | 15 | 13.08 | 15.7 | 14.7 | 14.1 |
| 2 yr Fixed Price | December 2015 | 15 | 14.57 | 17.1 | 16.2 | 15.6 |
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 SSE (Southern Electric)Tariffs:
- Standard Variable (Standing Charge: 15 pence, Unit Rate: 14.57 pence) – Fully variable, no cancellation fees, but at a large premium of 1.5 pence/kWh. Will cost 30-75 pounds more per year depending on usage. Best rate only if price falls of 10% are expected during next year, otherwise fix for one year.
- Energy Fixed 1 Year (Standing Charge: 15 pence, Unit Rate: 13.08 pence) – Fixed, will not fall if prices fall, 50 pound cancellation fees. Best rate from SSE (Southern Electric).
- Energy Fixed 2 Year (Standing Charge: 15 pence, Unit Rate: 14.57 pence) – Fixed for longer, 50 pound cancellation fees, at a premium of 1.5 pence/kWh. Will cost 30-75 pounds more per year depending on usage. Best if price rises of 10%+ are expected during next year.