ScottishPower Complaints

ScottishPower is among the worst-performing energy suppliers for complaints.

5/5 — Terrible

What customers experience

ScottishPower received 18,000 complaints in the 2024-H2 reporting period -- that is roughly 244.0 complaints per 100,000 customers, which is above the sector average of 181.9. If you have had a bad experience with ScottishPower, you are not alone. Encouragingly, their complaint rate has been falling.

When customers do escalate to the ombudsman, 42% of disputes are found in the customer's favour -- a high uphold rate that suggests ScottishPower could do more to resolve complaints before they reach that stage.

Total Complaints

18,000

In 2024-H2

Rate (per 100,000 customers)

244.0

Ombudsman Uphold Rate

42%

of disputes found in customer's favour

Sector Average

181.9

per 100,000 customers

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints Share
Electricity supply 8,500 47.2%
Gas supply 6,000 33.3%
Billing 2,500 13.9%
Customer service 1,000 5.6%

Complaint Rate Trend

2023-H12023-H22024-H12024-H2

How does ScottishPower compare?

ScottishPower
244
EDF
178
162

Complaint rate per 100,000 customers

How to Complain About ScottishPower

Complaints Contact Details

Post

ScottishPower Complaints, 320 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5AD

Steps to Escalate Your Complaint

1

Contact ScottishPower complaints team

Call 0800 027 0072 or use the ScottishPower website complaints form. Your complaint will be logged and investigated by their resolution team.

2

Wait for a final response or request a deadlock letter

ScottishPower has 8 weeks to resolve your complaint. If they cannot resolve it within this period, request a deadlock letter.

3

Escalate to the Energy Ombudsman

If your complaint is unresolved after 8 weeks, or you have a deadlock letter, contact the Energy Ombudsman at ombudsman-services.org or call 0330 440 1624.

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ScottishPower must respond to your complaint within 8 weeks. If they don't resolve it, you can escalate to the Energy Ombudsman.

Bottom Line

ScottishPower is among the most complained-about energy suppliers in the UK. If you have been frustrated with their service, the data confirms your experience is widely shared. We would encourage you to make a formal complaint and escalate to the ombudsman if needed. If you are considering switching to ScottishPower, this record is worth factoring into your decision.

About This Data

Data sourced from official UK regulators for the period 2024-H2. Complaint rates are calculated per 100,000 customers. Ombudsman uphold rate from the Energy Ombudsman. Full methodology