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Scottish Power out-of-contract rates, October 2026

Standard Variable tariff: what Scottish Power charges a business after its fixed contract ends

Scottish Power Energy Retail Limited. Citizens Advice rank #7 of 16

Scottish Power out-of-contract rates 2026

Scottish Power business out-of-contract electricity is 29.445p per kWh with a 159.28p daily standing charge, and gas is 7.21p per kWh on 100p a day. This is Scottish Power's Standard Variable tariff, which applies when a fixed contract ends and nothing new is signed, from 1 October 2026. We checked them against Scottish Power's own schedule on 3 November 2026.

Latest published rates

Effective 1 October 2026
Scottish Power out-of-contract rates for business electricity and gas, by published schedule
ScheduleElectricityGas
Standard Variable tariffFixed contract endedShown above29.445 p/kWh159.28 p/day standing chargeFrom 1 October 20267.21 p/kWh100 p/day standing chargeFrom 1 October 2026
Deemed tariffMoved in without a contract35.445 p/kWh253.28 p/day standing chargeFrom 1 October 202611.71 p/kWh225 p/day standing chargeFrom 1 October 2026
Standard Variable tariff, electricity: Small business Standard Variable, Standard rate, Pay by Direct Debit, median of 14 supply areas, effective 1 October 2026. Regional range 28.920 p/kWh (East Midlands) to 31.360 p/kWh (Manweb), on 140.27 to 196.97 p/day. Economy 7 is 29.315 p/kWh day and 23.635 p/kWh night at the median. Source
Standard Variable tariff, gas: Small business Standard Variable, Pay by Direct Debit, median of 14 supply areas, effective 1 October 2026. Regional range 7.040 to 7.470 p/kWh. The 100 p/day standing charge is the same in every supply area. Source
Deemed tariff, electricity: Small business deemed, Standard rate, median of 14 supply areas, effective 1 October 2026. Regional range 34.920 p/kWh (East Midlands) to 37.360 p/kWh (Manweb), on 234.27 to 290.97 p/day. One table, no payment-method split. Source
Deemed tariff, gas: Small business deemed, median of 14 supply areas, effective 1 October 2026. Regional range 11.540 to 11.970 p/kWh. The 225 p/day standing charge is the same in every supply area. Source
Schedule effective
1 October 2026
We last checked
3 November 2026
Where these come from
Supplier's own published rate schedule

Scottish Power prints its Standard Variable prices in two tables. The Direct Debit table is shown; paying quarterly by cash or cheque costs 34.445 p/kWh on 253.28 p/day for electricity and 11.21 p/kWh on 225 p/day for gas at the median. Prices vary by supply area, so medians of the 14 areas are shown with the range in the notes. Before October 2026 Scottish Power had not changed these prices since 1 January 2025.

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Last reviewed 3 November 2026. Always verify rates with the supplier before relying on them.

What Scottish Power calls it, and when it applies

Scottish Power publishes a Standard Variable tariff for businesses whose fixed contract has ended, and a separate Deemed tariff for businesses that moved in without one. Both are priced by supply area, so the table shows the median of the 14 areas with the full range underneath. Standard Variable prices come in two tables, Direct Debit and quarterly cash or cheque, and the Direct Debit figures are shown. Both PDFs sit under Business Pricing on Scottish Power's terms and conditions page.

Scottish Power says: “...any supply of electricity that we continue to provide to the Premises after the Termination Date will take place on and subject to our then-current contract terms and tariff for our standard variable product for Business consumers” Source

Moved into a premises and never agreed a contract? That is the deemed case: deemed contracts explained.

Out-of-contract rate history

Scottish Power Standard Variable tariff since 2022

Scottish Power's Standard Variable tariff for business electricity was 27.105p per kWh in January 2022. It peaked at 37.515p in September 2023 and is 29.445p from October 2026.

For gas, Scottish Power charged 10.87p per kWh in September 2023 and charges 7.21p from October 2026.

We found 7 schedules in this period. The longest stretch without a change was 21 months, from January 2025 to October 2026.

Electricity

0p10p20p30p40p2023202420252026
Scottish Power Standard Variable tariff, business electricity, pence per kWh. The latest step is 29.445p from October 2026.
Scottish Power Standard Variable tariff, business electricity, every published schedule we found, newest first
Effective fromUnit rate (p/kWh)Standing charge (p/day)ChangeSource
1 October 202629.445159.28+1.32pSupplier's document
1 January 202528.125134.995-2.00pSupplier's document
1 September 202430.12146.955+3.27pSupplier's document
1 April 202426.845148.485-4.33pSupplier's document
1 January 202431.17168.74-6.34pSupplier's document
1 September 202337.515183.33+10.41pSupplier's document
No copy of the schedules before this date found
1 January 202227.10585.115-Archived 9 May 2022

Gas

0p2p4p6p8p10p12p202420252026
Scottish Power Standard Variable tariff, business gas, pence per kWh. The latest step is 7.21p from October 2026.
Scottish Power Standard Variable tariff, business gas, every published schedule we found, newest first
Effective fromUnit rate (p/kWh)Standing charge (p/day)ChangeSource
1 October 20267.21100+1.29pSupplier's document
1 January 20255.92100-0.39pSupplier's document
1 September 20246.305150-0.41pSupplier's document
1 April 20246.72130-0.17pSupplier's document
1 January 20246.895150-3.98pSupplier's document
1 September 202310.87150-Supplier's document

Every figure is read from Scottish Power's own published schedule, either from its own document library or the copy saved by the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. Each link opens the document we read. A dash in the change column means the supplier changed how it quotes the rate, so the two rows are not like for like.

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Your Scottish Power contract is ending: what to do

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Frequently asked

Scottish Power: questions answered

What are Scottish Power business out-of-contract rates?

Scottish Power business out-of-contract electricity is 29.445p per kWh with a 159.28p daily standing charge, and gas is 7.21p per kWh on 100p a day. This is Scottish Power's Standard Variable tariff, which applies when a fixed contract ends and nothing new is signed, from 1 October 2026. We checked them against Scottish Power's own schedule on 3 November 2026. Rates can vary by region and meter type, so check the row for your site on Scottish Power's own schedule before relying on them.

Is Scottish Power's deemed rate the same as its out-of-contract rate?

No. Scottish Power publishes its Standard Variable tariff, which applies when a fixed contract ends and nothing new is signed, and a separate Deemed tariff list (moved in without a contract). The Deemed tariff is electricity at 35.445p per kWh on 253.28p a day and gas at 11.71p per kWh on 225p a day, from 1 October 2026.

How often does Scottish Power change its out-of-contract rates?

We found 7 published versions of Scottish Power's Standard Variable tariff between January 2022 and October 2026. The longest stretch without a change was 21 months, from January 2025 to October 2026. Every one is listed in the history table on this page, with the archived copy we read it from.

How do I get off Scottish Power out-of-contract rates?

Sign a new fixed contract, with Scottish Power or another supplier. On a variable or out-of-contract rate you can usually switch at any time, although a supplier can object if you owe it money. Our guide to what to do when your business energy contract ends covers each step.

Who owns Scottish Power?

SCOTTISHPOWER ENERGY RETAIL LIMITED (Companies House number SC190287) is part of Iberdrola SA (Spain), incorporated on 14 October 1998.

What is Scottish Power's credit rating and financial position?

Based on the latest filed accounts at Companies House, SCOTTISHPOWER ENERGY RETAIL LIMITED has a credit score of 49/100, a derived risk band of Caution, a recommended credit limit of £6.4m, turnover of £4.7bn (FY24). Full figures and source filings are in the business profile section above.

What is Scottish Power's registered office and how do I contact them?

SCOTTISHPOWER ENERGY RETAIL LIMITED's registered office is 320, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5AD. Public contact details: telephone +443452700700. For broker enquiries via Purely Energy, see the contact panel above.

What are Scottish Power's turnover and financial accounts?

SCOTTISHPOWER ENERGY RETAIL LIMITED's most recently filed accounts (year ending 2024) show turnover of £4.7bn, operating profit of £551m, total assets of £1.6bn, 932 employees. Annual accounts are filed at Companies House and refreshed in our profile monthly.

Is Scottish Power safe for business customers?

SCOTTISHPOWER ENERGY RETAIL LIMITED holds a valid Ofgem electricity and gas supply licence, files audited accounts at Companies House, with latest turnover of £4.7bn, ranked #7 of 16 in Citizens Advice's most recent non-domestic supplier league table, 3 county court judgements on file (see the risk signals above). We do not give financial advice; verify the latest filings and any recent enforcement actions before signing a long-term contract.

How does Scottish Power score on the Citizens Advice complaints league table?

Citizens Advice ranked Scottish Power #7 of 16 in their most recent quarterly non-domestic supplier league table, with a complaints score of 242.5 per 10,000 customers. Lower numbers are better. The table is published quarterly and is the most cited independent measure of UK non-domestic supplier service quality.

Can I get a fixed business gas or electricity quote from Scottish Power via Purely Energy?

Yes. As an independent broker we tender against Scottish Power alongside our panel of 19 UK suppliers. Each quote breaks the unit price into wholesale energy, non-commodity costs, supplier margin, and our broker margin so you see exactly what you are paying. Request a comparison via the buttons above.

At a glance

SCOTTISHPOWER ENERGY RETAIL LIMITED (Companies House SC190287) is the licensed UK retail entity owned by Iberdrola SA (Spain). Registered office: 320, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5AD. Latest filed turnover £4.7bn (year ending 2024) with 932 employees. Citizens Advice ranks Scottish Power #7 of 16 UK non-domestic suppliers in their most recent league table.

Last verified 7 May 2026 · Sources: Companies House (SC190287), Citizens Advice non-domestic league table, Ofgem licence register.

Scottish Power business contact

Direct lines for business customers

Sourced from Scottish Power's official contact page. Verify before relying on these details for billing or contract-end disputes.

Scottish Power is the UK retail business of Iberdrola, the Spanish utility group. The company supplies gas and electricity to UK businesses and households, and has a substantial generation portfolio behind its retail book including significant onshore and offshore wind.

Parent
Iberdrola SA (Spain)
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Glasgow
Revenue 2023
£9.5bn

Scottish Power business profile

Independent company data for the licensed retail entity, drawn from the latest filed accounts and statutory registers. Refreshed monthly. Not a credit recommendation.

Last refreshed 7 May 2026

Risk band
Caution
Score 49/100
Moderate profile. Worth reviewing recent filings before committing to long terms.
Recommended credit limit
£6.4m
Provider's guidance, not a Purely Energy recommendation.
Turnover (latest filed)
£4.7bn
Year ending 31 December 2024
Total assets
£1.6bn
Creditor days 11
Headcount (filed)
932
As of 31 December 2024
Growth score
61/100
Next accounts due
30 September 2026

5-year financial trend

Turnover CAGR +6.2% over 4 years

Year endingTurnoverYoY
31 December 2024£4.7bn-38.4%
31 December 2023£7.6bn+19.9%
31 December 2022£6.3bn+58.3%
31 December 2021£4bn+8.6%
31 December 2020£3.7bn-

Sourced from filed accounts at Companies House. YoY = year-on-year turnover change. CAGR = compound annual growth rate across the window shown.

Latest filed profit and loss

Year ending 31 December 2024

Turnover
£4.7bn
Gross profit
£1.1bn
Operating profit
£551m
Pre-tax profit
£473m
EBITDA
£622m

Registered office

320, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5AD

Auditor

KPMG LLP

Active officers· 24 on the public register

Plus 14 more on the public register.

Industry (SIC07)

  • 35120: Transmission of electricity · ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY
  • 35140: Trade of electricity · ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY
  • 35220: Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains · ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY
  • 35110: Production of electricity · ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY
  • 35120: Transmission of electricity · ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY

Trading history and former names

  • RANDOTTE (NO. 464) LIMITED, 1998 to 1998
  • SCOTTISHPOWER ENERGY SUPPLY LIMITED, 1998 to 2001

County court judgements

3 on file

  • £1.2k · 10 March 2026 · THE COUNTY COURT ONLINE
  • £325 · 15 December 2023 · CIVIL NATIONAL BUSINESS CENTRE
  • £2.7k · 12 March 2019 · SWINDON

Public contact details

Telephone
+443452700700

Sources and references

We are an independent UK B2B energy broker. Profile data is sourced from the public registers above and refreshed monthly. Not a credit recommendation. Verify recent filings before relying on any figure.

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