Edinburgh Energy That Beats ScottishPower & Local Suppliers
No mid-contract price hikes £135/year cheaper than price cap Which? Recommended
Edinburgh average bill: £1,690/year (July 2025 cap)
UW Fixed Saver: £1,555/year when you bundle
Our Edinburgh UW Partners can review your bills and identify savings
How UW Compares to Edinburgh’s Top Energy Suppliers
ScottishPower Standard
£1,690/year
- Price cap variable tariff
- CPI+3% price hikes likely
- £30/fuel exit fees
- No bundling discounts
UW Alternative:
Fixed Saver at £1,555/year
(Saves £135, no exit fees)
Octopus Flexible
£1,670/year
- Below price cap
- Free electricity sessions
- No exit fees
- Requires smart meter
UW Advantage:
Free Energy Days worth £100+/year
(Plus £400 exit fee coverage)
Edinburgh Gas & Renewables
Heating Services Only
- Boiler installation & maintenance
- Heat pump solutions
- Local Edinburgh service
- No energy supply option
UW Solution:
Complete energy + broadband bundle
(Full home services package)
Edinburgh Area Energy Savings
City Centre (EH1-EH4)
- Average bill: £1,710
- UW Fixed Saver: £1,555
- Savings: £155/year
Suburbs (EH5-EH20)
- Average bill: £1,680
- UW Fixed Saver: £1,555
- Savings: £125/year
With Free Energy Days
- 2 services: 6 free days
- 3+ services: 12 free days
- Value: £100+/year
Based on Ofgem typical usage. Actual savings vary by postcode and consumption.
Recognized for Excellence
Why Edinburgh Chooses UW Energy
🏆 Award-Winning Value
- Which? Recommended Provider
- Uswitch 2025 Best Value winner
- 80+ industry awards
- 4.7/5 Trustpilot (64,495 reviews)
💷 Edinburgh-Specific Savings
- £135/year vs price cap
- £100+/year Free Energy Days
- £400 exit fee coverage
- No CPI-linked hikes
⚡ Smart Energy Solutions
- Free smart meter installation
- EV tariff (12am-5am savings)
- Usage insights to reduce waste
- One bill for energy + broadband/mobile
Edinburgh Households Love UW
“Switched from ScottishPower in New Town – saved over £200 in the first year and got 12 free energy days with my broadband bundle! The full-fibre broadband is perfect for working from home in Edinburgh city centre.”
Sarah M.
New Town Resident
“The EV tariff cut our charging costs significantly – perfect for our electric car in Musselburgh. Plus the broadband bundle is fantastic with no mid-contract price rises! Switching ISP was seamless.”
David T.
Musselburgh EV Owner
Free Smart Meter Installation + £400 Exit Fee Coverage
Priority installation for Edinburgh homes plus UW covers fees to leave your current supplier.
How It Works:
- Switch to UW energy via our link
- We’ll book your free smart meter
- Receive £400 credit if you incur exit fees
- Get £150 Cashback Card with bundle
*Limited time offer. Requires switching both gas & electricity.
Edinburgh Energy Questions
Is UW really cheaper than ScottishPower in Edinburgh?
Yes – based on July 2025 prices:
- ScottishPower Standard: £1,690/year
- UW Fixed Saver: £1,555/year
- With Free Energy Days: Equivalent to £1,455/year
Savings vary by Edinburgh postcode and usage. Learn more about UW’s energy advantages.
How can I save more by bundling services in Edinburgh?
UW offers significant discounts when you bundle multiple services:
- 2 services: 6 free energy days/year (worth ~£50)
- 3+ services: 12 free energy days/year (worth ~£100)
- Full bundle: Additional £150 Cashback Card credit
These credits appear automatically on your bill. Discover more about bundling savings.
What’s the best tariff for EV owners in Edinburgh?
UW’s EV Tariff offers special benefits for electric vehicle owners:
- Cheaper rates midnight-5am
- Significant savings on overnight charging
- Requires smart meter installation
- Perfect for Edinburgh’s growing EV infrastructure
Ideal for EV owners across Edinburgh. Calculate your potential EV savings.
How does UW compare to Octopus Energy for Edinburgh homes?
While Octopus offers competitive rates, UW provides unique advantages for Edinburgh residents:
- UW’s Fixed Saver is £135/year cheaper than the price cap
- Free Energy Days with bundled services
- £400 exit fee coverage
- Award-winning customer service with local partners
What makes UW different from other Edinburgh energy suppliers?
UW stands out with its unique multi-service approach:
- Bundled savings on energy, broadband, and mobile
- Personal service through local UW Partners
- No mid-contract price increases
- Industry-leading customer satisfaction
Calculate Your Exact Edinburgh Savings
Unsure how much you could save with UW? Our free calculator helps Edinburgh residents estimate their potential savings based on current usage and postcode.
Edinburgh Energy Facts
Avg. Usage
3,600kWh electricity/year (10% > national avg)
EV Growth
142% increase since 2022 (DfT data)
ECO4 Grants
38% of EH postcodes qualify