Scottish Power

Scottish Power started out as Clyde Valley Electrical Power Company from Glasgow in 1901, one of the earliest electric companies founded in the UK. More than 50 years later, Clyde Valley became SSEB (South of Scotland Electricity Board). This merger brought great change in helping the company to become what it is today. The company became known as Scottish Power in 1990.

In 1980, the UK energy market was privatised. Industry regulator Ofgem was created to closely monitor electricity and gas providers in the country. Three years later, energy firms in the UK became privatised, this kickstarted the competitive race to see who will be able to offer the cheapest energy.

The company’s focus will now be on ‘wind energy, smart grids and driving the change to a cleaner, electric future.’ Scottish Power claims that it is investing more than £7million every working day to achieve this.

Scottish Power has signed up to the government’s Warm Home Discount Scheme.

The government’s Warm Home Discount Scheme gives eligible people a £140 discount on their electricity bill between October and April. You are automatically eligible for the scheme if your energy company is part of the scheme and you get the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit. You may be eligible if your energy company is part of the scheme and you are on a low income or if you receive certain means-tested benefits.

For more information on the Warm Home Discount Scheme you can visit www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme/