Glasgow Energy That Beats ScottishPower & Octopus
No mid-contract price hikes £195/year cheaper than price cap Which? Recommended
Glasgow average bill: £1,720/year (October 2024 cap)
UW Fixed Saver: £1,525/year when you bundle
How UW Compares to Glasgow’s Top Energy Suppliers
ScottishPower Standard
£1,720/year
- Price cap variable tariff
- CPI+3% price hikes likely
- £30/fuel exit fees
- No bundling discounts
UW Alternative:
Fixed Saver at £1,525/year
(Saves £195, no exit fees)
Octopus Flexible
£1,700/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)
British Gas Standard
£1,710/year
- Variable tariff options
- Some green energy options
- Exit fees on fixed plans
- Limited bundling options
UW Edge:
Multi-service discounts
(Broadband, mobile, insurance)
Glasgow Area Energy Savings
City Centre (G1-G4)
- Average bill: £1,740
- UW Fixed Saver: £1,525
- Savings: £215/year
Suburbs (G5-G20)
- Average bill: £1,710
- UW Fixed Saver: £1,525
- Savings: £185/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 Glasgow Chooses UW Energy
🏆 Award-Winning Value
- Which? Recommended Provider
- Uswitch 2025 Best Value winner
- 80+ industry awards
- 4.7/5 Trustpilot (64,495 reviews)
💷 Glasgow-Specific Savings
- £195/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
Glasgow Households Love UW
“Switched from ScottishPower in Partick – saved over £200 in the first year and got 12 free energy days with my broadband bundle! The full-fibre broadband is lightning fast too.”
Moira K.
Partick Resident
“The EV tariff cut our charging costs significantly – perfect for our Nissan Leaf in East Kilbride. Plus the broadband bundle is fantastic with no mid-contract price rises!”
Andrew R.
East Kilbride EV Owner
Free Smart Meter Installation + £400 Exit Fee Coverage
Priority installation for Glasgow 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
*Limited time offer. Requires switching both gas & electricity.
Glasgow Energy Questions
Is UW really cheaper than ScottishPower in Glasgow?
Yes – based on October 2024 prices:
- ScottishPower Standard: £1,720/year
- UW Fixed Saver: £1,525/year
- With Free Energy Days: Equivalent to £1,425/year
Savings vary by Glasgow postcode and usage. Learn more about UW’s energy advantages.
How can I save more by bundling services?
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)
These credits appear automatically on your bill. Discover more about bundling savings.
What’s the best tariff for EV owners in Glasgow?
UW’s EV Tariff offers special benefits for electric vehicle owners:
- Cheaper rates midnight-5am
- Significant savings on overnight charging
- Requires smart meter
Ideal for EV owners across Glasgow. Calculate your potential EV savings.
How does UW compare to Octopus Energy?
While Octopus offers competitive rates, UW provides unique advantages:
- UW’s Fixed Saver is £195/year cheaper than the price cap
- Free Energy Days with bundled services
- £400 exit fee coverage
- Award-winning customer service
What about British Gas customers in Glasgow?
UW offers British Gas customers significant advantages:
- Fixed rates below British Gas standard variable tariffs
- No mid-contract price increases
- Multi-service bundling discounts not available with British Gas
- £400 towards exit fees if switching from a fixed contract
Calculate Your Exact Savings
Unsure how much you could save with UW? Our free calculator helps Glasgow residents estimate their potential savings based on current usage and postcode.
Glasgow Energy Facts
Avg. Usage
3,800kWh electricity/year (15% > national avg)
EV Growth
165% increase since 2022 (DfT data)
ECO4 Grants
42% of G postcodes qualify