Check, Switch and Insulate to Save on Energy this Winter

Check

Check if there’s a cheaper way to pay – you could save most money by paying by direct debit, or moving to an online or dual fuel tariff. Monthly direct debit is on average £100 cheaper per year than paying by cash or cheque. If you pay by cash or cheque we will be writing to you over the next few months to let you know if we can offer you a cheaper deal.

Switch

Switch if there’s a better deal – you may be able to save up to £200 off your annual bill, particularly if you have never changed your tariff.

Insulate

Insulate your home – every supplier is offering free or cut price deals for loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and other measures. Full loft and cavity wall insulation could help stop your home leaking heat and save you more than £100 per year on your energy bill.

to save money off your energy bill and put it back into your pocket.

Where to get Help?

Check if there’s a cheaper way to pay

If you pay by cash or cheque we will be writing to you over the next few months to let you know if we can offer you a cheaper deal.

You can also find out whether you are eligible for extra financial help if you are on a low income or additional support from the suppliers' Priority Services Register.

You can contact us on the phone number below to ask us what the cheapest deal is that we can offer you.

ScottishPower Telephone Number: 0845 270 0700

Switching

If you wish to check you are on the best deal, make sure you use the ScottishPower web-site or a service accredited by Consumer Focus’ confidence code to guarantee you get independent, accurate and up-to-date information to help you get the best deal.

The Energy Best Deal scheme, run by Citizens Advice and Ofgem, offers face-to-face advice sessions, which help people to reduce their bills, and get help if they are falling behind on payments. Extra advice is also available online through six new help films.

Insulate Your Home and Save Energy

You can contact Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012 or the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 336699 for advice on saving energy and grants and schemes available to help make your home warmer and save you money. The Consumer Focus accredited sites can also signpost you to energy saving advice.

You can also speak directly to your energy firm about the free or discounted insulation and other energy efficiency measures they may be able to offer you under the CERT scheme. The contact details for each supplier are available on the websites of Citizens Advice, Consumer Focus and Which?

Other Help and Information

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau or Age UK could offer advice and information if you’re having trouble paying your energy bills, tell you about help available and check whether you may be entitled to cash benefits and to low cost or no cost home improvements. Citizens Advice also offers energy advice through its online advice guide and is running a campaign with DECC to help consumers get a better deal on their heating oil this winter.

Consumer Focus and Which? offer online energy information.

DirectGov has new advice pages to help you save money on your energy bills. Consumer Direct also offers energy advice and help with complaints on their national and local rate helplines.

Wales

Energy customers in Wales can call the Welsh Government’s Nest scheme on freephone 0800 512 012 (or 0300 456 2655 from mobiles). It offers advice on saving energy, and can tell you whether you could be entitled to extra cash to help make ends meet and if you qualify for free or low cost home improvements, to help make your home warmer.

Scotland

For advice on keeping your home warm and for further information about offers and discounts, consumers in Scotland can contact the Scottish Government’s Home Energy Scotland Hotline on 0800 512 012 or complete an online Home Energy Check

Take action today and save money on your energy bill.