ScottishPower offers business energy contracts for 1, 2 or 3 years. For electricity, its main named product is Renewable For Business, which is backed by 100% renewable electricity generated from its own UK renewable sources. For gas, its main named product is For Business. Both products combine a fixed energy-cost element with variable industry costs, so they are not fully fixed all-in tariffs. ScottishPower says the variable part is reviewed quarterly, with any changes taking effect on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October.
ScottishPower also has Standard Variable and Deemed tariffs for business customers. Standard Variable usually applies when a contract ends and a customer does not choose a new tariff. Deemed rates typically apply when a business moves into premises already supplied by ScottishPower and has not yet agreed a contract. ScottishPower says customers on Standard Variable or Deemed rates are likely to be paying more than they would on a 1, 2 or 3 year contract.
Overview of Scottish Power business energy services
Scottish Power provides a variety of business energy tariffs designed to suit different sizes and types of businesses. Their offerings include both gas and electricity plans, with flexible options that can be tailored to the specific requirements of small enterprises, medium-sized businesses, and large corporations. Scottish Power’s focus on renewable energy and customer-centric services makes them a popular choice among environmentally conscious businesses looking for sustainable energy solutions.
ScottishPower at a glance
ScottishPower is a major UK energy supplier and part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies. It supplies both electricity and gas to business customers and serves a wide range of organisations from small enterprises to larger commercial users.
Key details:
- Supplier type: National energy supplier (part of Iberdrola Group)
- Fuel supplied: Electricity and gas (dual fuel options)
- Target customers: SMEs and large businesses
- Tariff types: Fixed, flexible and bespoke business contracts
- Smart metering: Supported
- Renewable and low-carbon options: Green electricity tariffs available
Scottish Power business prices list – rates per kWh
ScottishPower publishes business Standard Variable and Deemed tariff price sheets by region and payment method. The example below uses the ScottishPower supply area (code 18) and shows prices effective from 1 January 2025.
| Tariff | Payment method | Daily standing charge | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Variable electricity | Direct Debit | 148.15p/day | 28.140p/kWh |
| Standard Variable electricity | Cash / cheque | 242.15p/day | 33.140p/kWh |
| Deemed electricity | Cash / cheque | 242.15p/day | 34.140p/kWh |
| Standard Variable gas | Direct Debit | 100.00p/day | 5.840p/kWh |
| Standard Variable gas | Cash / cheque | 225.00p/day | 9.840p/kWh |
| Deemed gas | Cash / cheque | 225.00p/day | 10.340p/kWh |
For businesses outside the ScottishPower region, the published January 2025 sheets show that Standard Variable electricity on Direct Debit ranges from 27.720p to 30.110p per kWh with standing charges from 109.78p to 176.70p per day.
Standard Variable gas on Direct Debit ranges from 5.770p to 6.150p per kWh with a 100.00p daily standing charge.
Deemed electricity ranges from 33.720p to 36.110p per kWh with standing charges from 203.78p to 270.70p per day, while Deemed gas ranges from 10.270p to 10.650p per kWh with a 225.00p daily standing charge.
ScottishPower states that its electricity prices are shown exclusive of VAT and CCL, while its gas prices are shown exclusive of VAT.
Scottish Power business deemed rates
ScottishPower says that if a business does nothing when a fixed contract ends, it will be moved onto its Standard Variable tariff the day after the contract ends. It also says that if a business moves into premises it already supplies without arranging a contract, it will be charged on its Deemed tariff. ScottishPower adds that both Standard Variable and Deemed prices are likely to be higher than its 1, 2 or 3 year business contracts.
Scottish Power fallback-rate summary
| Situation | What Scottish Power calls it | What Scottish Power says |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed contract ends and you do nothing | Standard Variable tariff | This starts the day after your contract ends and is likely to be more expensive than your old contract. |
| You move into premises already supplied by Scottish Power without arranging a contract | Deemed tariff | Your business will be charged on the Deemed tariff, which is also typically higher than fixed contracts. |
These definitions come directly from ScottishPower’s business tariff and renewals pages.
Scottish Power Standard Variable electricity rates
| Payment method | Standing charge | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Debit | 109.78p to 176.70p/day | 27.72p to 30.11p/kWh |
| Cash / cheque quarterly | 203.78p to 270.70p/day | 32.72p to 35.11p/kWh |
ScottishPower’s current business terms page links to Standard Variable electricity prices headed effective 1 January 2025. For standard single-rate electricity, the published regional rates run from 27.72p/kWh to 30.11p/kWh on Direct Debit, with standing charges from 109.78p/day to 176.70p/day. On quarterly cash or cheque, the published rates run from 32.72p/kWh to 35.11p/kWh, with standing charges from 203.78p/day to 270.70p/day.
Scottish Power Standard Variable gas rates
| Payment method | Standing charge | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Debit | 100.00p/day | 5.77p to 6.15p/kWh |
| Cash / cheque quarterly | 225.00p/day | 9.77p to 10.15p/kWh |
ScottishPower’s published Standard Variable gas rates, also headed effective 1 January 2025, show a flat 100.00p/daystanding charge on Direct Debit and 225.00p/day on quarterly cash or cheque. Regional unit rates run from 5.77p/kWh to 6.15p/kWh on Direct Debit and 9.77p/kWh to 10.15p/kWh on quarterly cash or cheque.
Scottish Power deemed electricity rates
| Meter type | Standing charge | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|
| Standard single-rate | 203.78p to 270.70p/day | 33.72p to 36.11p/kWh |
| Economy 7 day | 203.78p to 270.70p/day | 33.90p to 36.12p/kWh |
| Economy 7 night | 203.78p to 270.70p/day | 29.55p to 30.59p/kWh |
| Off Peak | 17.00p/day | 26.16p to 27.44p/kWh |
ScottishPower’s published deemed electricity card, headed effective 1 January 2025, shows standard single-rate deemed electricity from 33.72p/kWh to 36.11p/kWh, with daily standing charges from 203.78p to 270.70p depending on region. It also publishes separate deemed rates for Economy 7, Evening & Weekend, Evening & Weekend Economy 7, White Meter 6 and Off Peak supplies.
Scottish Power deemed gas rates
| Meter type | Standing charge | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|
| Gas deemed tariff | 225.00p/day | 10.27p to 10.65p/kWh |
ScottishPower’s published deemed gas rates, headed effective 1 January 2025, show a flat 225.00p/day standing charge across the listed regions, with unit rates ranging from 10.27p/kWh to 10.65p/kWh.
Scottish Power selected regional examples
| Region | Standard Variable electricity (DD) | Deemed electricity | Standard Variable gas (DD) | Deemed gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 28.10p/kWh + 117.09p/day | 34.10p/kWh + 211.09p/day | 5.77p/kWh + 100.00p/day | 10.27p/kWh + 225.00p/day |
| London | 29.81p/kWh + 176.70p/day | 35.81p/kWh + 270.70p/day | 5.97p/kWh + 100.00p/day | 10.47p/kWh + 225.00p/day |
| North Western | 30.11p/kWh + 137.95p/day | 36.11p/kWh + 231.95p/day | 5.84p/kWh + 100.00p/day | 10.34p/kWh + 225.00p/day |
| Yorkshire | 27.95p/kWh + 137.98p/day | 33.95p/kWh + 231.98p/day | 6.04p/kWh + 100.00p/day | 10.54p/kWh + 225.00p/day |
These examples are taken directly from ScottishPower’s published regional rate cards.
What the tables show
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Standard Variable replaces an expired fixed contract | If a business does nothing at renewal, ScottishPower says it moves to Standard Variable the next day. |
| Deemed pricing is for move-ins without a contract | If a business takes over a site already supplied by ScottishPower without arranging terms, it goes onto deemed rates. |
| Deemed is materially more expensive than Standard Variable | In the Yorkshire examples above, deemed electricity is 6.00p/kWh higher and deemed gas is 4.50p/kWh higher than Standard Variable Direct Debit pricing. |
| Payment method matters a lot | Quarterly cash or cheque Standard Variable prices are materially higher than Direct Debit prices. |
The definitions come from ScottishPower’s tariff and renewal pages, and the price differences are calculated from its published rate cards.
Contract renewals
Fixed-term business customers are sent renewal options 60 days before their contract ends. ScottishPower also says customers can agree a new contract up to six months before the end of the current one. When a renewal is completed, the new contract starts the day after the old one ends.
Businesses already on Standard Variable or Deemed tariffs can move onto a 1, 2 or 3 year contract at any time. ScottishPower says these default rates are likely to be higher than its fixed-term business tariffs and may vary over time, which is why it is worth reviewing prices before staying on them for too long.
What makes up a ScottishPower business bill?
ScottishPower’s January 2025 bill breakdown shows that, for a Great Britain average business customer on Standard Variable electricity paid by Direct Debit, around 40% of the bill is wholesale energy, 17% is network and metering charges, 16% is environmental and social obligations, 22% is operating charges and 5% is tax. For Standard Variable gas paid by Direct Debit, the split is 47% wholesale, 20% network and metering, 28% operating charges and 5% tax. ScottishPower notes that non-commodity costs such as network and metering charges can vary by region.
In practice, that means the energy you actually use is only part of the bill. A business paying more than expected may not just be seeing higher wholesale costs. Network charges, policy costs, operating costs and tax can all affect the final amount on the bill, especially when a contract includes variable non-commodity charges reviewed each quarter.
VAT and Climate Change Levy
ScottishPower’s billing guide says that business energy can qualify for 5% VAT if usage stays at or below 33kWh of electricity per day or 145kWh of gas per day, which is roughly 12,000kWh of electricity a year or 53,000kWh of gas a year. Above those thresholds, the same guide says 20% VAT applies and Climate Change Levy is also added.
This is an important detail for small businesses comparing suppliers. A company with relatively low usage may face a very different effective bill from a larger site, even when the unit rate looks similar at first glance.
Smart meters for ScottishPower business customers
ScottishPower says business smart meters and installation are completely free. Installation usually takes around an hour per meter, and appointment slots can be arranged out of hours or at the weekend to reduce disruption.
The supplier says smart meters can help businesses cut down on estimated bills because readings are sent automatically. It also says customers can review their usage online or in the ScottishPower app, making it easier to spot waste, forecast costs and identify opportunities to reduce consumption.
Renewable electricity and wider business services
ScottishPower positions its business offer around renewable electricity and broader net zero support. It says its Renewable For Business tariff is backed by 100% green electricity from its own UK renewable sources and supported by REGO certificates. ScottishPower also says it has 38 onshore windfarm sites, 1,157 turbines and 1,948MW of generation capacity.
Beyond gas and electricity supply, ScottishPower also promotes additional business energy services including solar panels, EV charging and heat solutions. That can make it more relevant to businesses that want one supplier relationship covering both energy supply and some low-carbon technology projects.
How to contact ScottishPower business energy
For new business energy quotes, ScottishPower directs customers to get a quote online or call 0800 22 44 00. It lists opening hours as Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
For renewals, ScottishPower says business customers can call 0800 001 5222. Customers with a debt balance that needs clearing are directed to 0800 001 5226.
Fuel mix and sustainability credentials
Sustainability and carbon reduction are central to ScottishPower’s brand and business strategy. As part of the Iberdrola Group, ScottishPower benefits from significant investment in renewable generation, particularly in offshore and onshore wind.
Electricity fuel mix
ScottishPower’s electricity supply is backed by a mix that includes a high proportion of renewable sources, supported by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs). Businesses that choose green electricity tariffs from ScottishPower receive REGOs, which help demonstrate renewable sourcing for Scope 2 emissions reporting and corporate sustainability goals.
Low-carbon investment
ScottishPower has committed to a transition toward net-zero carbon emissions through increased renewable generation capacity and phasing down of fossil fuel exposure. For business customers, this means access to electricity tariffs that align with low-carbon strategies without compromising on supply reliability.
Green gas options
While gas inherently has higher carbon emissions than electricity, ScottishPower offers options that combine gas with carbon-offsetting or green gas certificates, allowing businesses to make more environmentally informed choices across fuels.
ScottishPower customer service and reliability insights
Supplier service quality is a key factor for businesses, especially when issues such as billing, metering or contract management arise. ScottishPower operates a well-established customer support infrastructure that spans online tools and direct business support.
Dedicated business support
ScottishPower offers business customers access to specialised account management, dedicated helplines and online self-service portals. These channels help with contract queries, meter readings, billing questions and renewals.
Independent satisfaction data
As a large incumbent supplier, ScottishPower is regularly featured in customer satisfaction surveys and regulatory data sets (e.g. Ofgem complaints and service performance reports). While large suppliers often excel in supply reliability and account infrastructure, satisfaction ratings can vary depending on business size and service expectations.
Service transparency and complaints handling
ScottishPower publishes service performance indicators and follows industry standards for complaints resolution. Clear escalation pathways and published performance metrics give businesses confidence when choosing and comparing suppliers.
Key features and benefits of Scottish Power business energy plans
Scottish Power offers several features that make their business energy plans attractive to UK businesses:
- 100% renewable electricity: Scottish Power is one of the few energy providers in the UK that generates 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. This means businesses can reduce their carbon footprint significantly by choosing Scottish Power’s green tariffs.
- Customised pricing: Scottish Power provides tailored quotes based on a business’s specific energy needs. By analysing usage patterns and requirements, they can offer more competitive pricing that aligns with your budget and consumption.
- Dedicated account management: For medium to large businesses, Scottish Power offers dedicated account managers who can help optimise energy usage and provide support with any queries or issues that arise during your contract.
- Online account management: Their user-friendly online portal allows businesses to monitor energy usage, view bills, and manage their accounts conveniently. This feature is particularly useful for businesses that want to keep track of their consumption and costs in real time.
- Smart meter installation: Scottish Power provides smart meters to business customers, enabling them to gain greater insights into their energy consumption patterns. Smart meters help businesses make informed decisions about energy use and identify areas where they can save money.
Pros and cons of Scottish Power business energy plans
Here are some of the key advantages and disadvantages of choosing Scottish Power for your business energy needs:
Pros
- 100% renewable electricity: Ideal for businesses committed to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint.
- Fixed-rate and flexible tariffs: Options to suit different business sizes and energy consumption levels.
- Competitive pricing: Tailored quotes ensure businesses get rates that match their specific needs.
- Dedicated account management: Personalised support for larger businesses.
Cons
- Exit fees on fixed contracts: Early termination of a fixed-rate contract may result in exit fees, which can be a downside for businesses that require flexibility.
- Complex pricing for flexible tariffs: Understanding the nuances of flexible contracts can be challenging for smaller businesses without dedicated energy procurement expertise.
- Availability of renewable gas: While renewable electricity is standard, renewable gas options are still limited.
How to switch to Scottish Power business energy
Switching your business energy provider to Scottish Power is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the switch:
- Get a quote: Visit Scottish Power’s website or contact their sales team to get a customised quote based on your business’s energy consumption.
- Review your current contract: Check the terms of your existing energy contract to ensure you are not liable for any exit fees.
- Choose a plan: Select the Scottish Power tariff that best suits your needs, whether it’s a fixed-rate, flexible, or green energy plan.
- Start the switch: Scottish Power will handle the switch for you, including contacting your current supplier to arrange the transition.
- Install a smart meter: If you don’t already have a smart meter, Scottish Power will arrange installation to help you manage your energy use more efficiently.
Is ScottishPower a good fit for your business?
ScottishPower can be a strong option for businesses that want 1, 2 or 3 year contracts, a named renewable electricity tariff, free smart meter installation and access to wider services such as solar and EV charging. It is also useful that the supplier publishes official Standard Variable and Deemed price sheets, because that gives businesses clearer fallback pricing than many suppliers provide publicly.
However, businesses comparing quotes should remember that ScottishPower’s main business tariffs are not fully fixed all-in products. The energy-cost element is fixed, but industry costs are variable and reviewed quarterly. That means the lowest-risk choice for some firms may still be to compare ScottishPower against other suppliers rather than assuming a multi-year contract will lock in every part of the bill.
Conclusion – Scottish Power business prices review
Choosing the right energy provider for your business is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your operating costs and sustainability goals. Scottish Power offers a range of competitive business gas and electricity tariffs with features tailored to suit different business sizes and needs.
By providing 100% renewable electricity and flexible contract options, they are a solid choice for UK businesses looking to manage their energy efficiently while supporting green initiatives.
Before making the switch, it’s essential to compare their rates and services with other providers to ensure you’re getting the best deal for your business.
For more, see the Scottish Power website, plus our guides to cheap business electricity and cheap business gas.
Scottish Power business prices FAQ
Scottish Power typically offers contract lengths ranging from 12 to 36 months for their fixed-rate tariffs. For larger businesses, custom contract durations can be arranged, offering greater flexibility to adapt to market conditions and specific energy requirements.
Scottish Power may provide discounts for businesses consuming over 100,000 kWh of electricity or 293,000 kWh of gas annually. These discounts can lower the standard unit rate by up to 5-10%, depending on the size of the contract and current market conditions.
For fixed-rate contracts, Scottish Power charges an early termination fee ranging from £20 to £150 per meter, depending on the remaining contract term. This fee is designed to cover the costs associated with breaking the contract before its agreed end date.
Scottish Power typically installs smart meters for business customers at no upfront cost. However, for specific locations or complex installations, there may be a one-time charge ranging from £60 to £120, depending on the requirements of the site.
Scottish Power conducts credit checks on new business customers with a focus on credit scores above 600. For businesses with lower scores, deposits ranging from £300 to £1,500 may be required as a security measure before activating the energy supply.
Scottish Power’s 100% renewable electricity tariffs tend to be 2-4% more expensive than their standard fixed-rate tariffs. For example, if a standard unit rate is 25p per kWh, a renewable plan might cost between 26p and 28p per kWh, reflecting the additional cost of green energy sourcing.
Yes, Scottish Power provides off-peak rates that can be as low as 18p per kWh during designated hours, compared to peak rates of 25p to 30p per kWh. Off-peak hours are usually scheduled overnight or during weekends, depending on your specific contract.
Scottish Power supports multi-site accounts, offering bundled pricing options that can reduce costs by up to 15% compared to individual site contracts. This setup is ideal for businesses with multiple locations looking to streamline their energy management.
Scottish Power’s green gas tariff costs between 9p and 13p per kWh, which is approximately 10-15% higher than their standard gas rates. This tariff supports environmental initiatives by sourcing a portion of the gas from renewable biomethane.
No, Scottish Power’s business prices vary by region, with some areas seeing unit rates up to 5p per kWh higher than others. For instance, electricity rates in London might be 30p per kWh, while in the Midlands, they could be closer to 25p per kWh due to differing distribution costs.