ScottishPower price changes have had an impact on many households around the UK. As with most other large energy companies, ScottishPower gas and electricity prices are continuing to rise. However, there are ways to avoid future price hikes. ScottishPower offers a choice of online fixed price tariffs that enable you to freeze the unit price of your energy for a set period of time. With ScottishPower online tariffs, you can receive a discount for managing your account online, as well as a further discount for paying by Direct Debit.

Online Fixed Price Energy November 2014

The Online Fixed Price Energy November 2014 tariff allows you to freeze the unit cost of your gas and electricity until the end of October 2014. The tariff comes with a daily standing charge and a set price per unit of energy used. While the unit price of energy will remain unchanged until November 2014, the actual price per unit will vary from one region to another. The cost of your annual bill will also depend on the amount of energy your household uses. The average low-usage household will pay around £861.10 per year, while medium-usage households can expect to pay around £1,194.68 and high-usage households will pay around £1,633.55 a year.

The Online Fixed Price Energy November 2014 tariff is available to electricity or dual fuel customers. In order to qualify for this tariff, you must pay by Direct Debit and manage your account online. Unlike with many other tariffs, there are no cancellation charges or early exit fees if you choose to switch to another supplier before the end of your contract.

Fixed Price Energy March 2015 (v2)

The Fixed Price Energy March 2015 (v2) tariff allows you to freeze the unit cost of your gas and electricity until the end of February 2015. With this fixed rate tariff, you will pay a daily standing charge and a set price per unit of energy that you use, although the actual unit cost will depend on your geographical location. The average annual bill for customers using this tariff is around £909.56 for low-usage households, £1,283.23 for medium-usage households and £1,774.81 for high-usage households.

The Fixed Price Energy March 2015 tariff is available for electricity or dual fuel customers, and payment is by monthly Direct Debit only. If you decide to switch to a new supplier before March 2015, you will have to pay a cancellation charge of £25 per fuel, although this fee will be waived if you are moving home or switching to another ScottishPower tariff.

Help Beat Cancer Fixed Price Energy January 2017

The Help Beat Cancer Fixed Price Energy January 2017 tariff has the longest fixed price period of any tariff currently available, with prices frozen until the end of December 2016. In addition, ScottishPower will donate £10 to Cancer Research UK on behalf of every new customer signing up to the tariff, as well as £10 extra for every year of the contract. The average annual bill for energy customers is around £976.56 for low-usage households, £1,350.22 for medium-usage households and £1,841.80 for high-usage households.

The Help Beat Cancer Fixed Price Energy tariff comes with a daily standing charge and set price per unit of energy used. As with most tariffs, the unit cost of your gas and electricity will depend on your location, as prices vary from one region to another. In order to qualify for the tariff, you must use a single or double rate meter and pay by Direct Debit. You must also use ScottishPower for both your gas and electricity supply. If you switch to another supplier before the end of your contract, you will be charged a cancellation fee of £25 per fuel. However, if you are moving to a new property or switching to a different ScottishPower tariff, this fee will be waived.

Online fixed price tariffs are a great way to avoid future ScottishPower price changes, while also enabling you to manage your account and keep track of your usage online. Before deciding on a fixed rate tariff, check all the available options, as finding the best deal will depend on your personal circumstances and current usage.