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Complaints

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Scottish Power handles complaints through its official online form.

Scottish Power ombudsman & regulator routes

Which ombudsman handles Scottish Power complaints?

Energy Ombudsman. Once Scottish Power’s own complaints process is exhausted (after 8 weeks or a deadlock letter), you can take your complaint there for free. Go to the ombudsman. Read our guide to the Energy Ombudsman.

Can you complain to Ofgem about Scottish Power?

Not for individual disputes: Ofgem sets the rules for the sector but does not resolve personal complaints or award compensation. Complain to Scottish Power directly first and keep written records, then escalate to the Energy Ombudsman if it stays unresolved after 8 weeks or you receive a deadlock or final-response letter. You can still report Scottish Power to Ofgem to flag systemic problems, but that will not get your own money back.

Laws that protect you

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Utility services must be performed with reasonable care and skill.

Ofgem Standards of Conduct

Rules for fair treatment and accurate billing.

Tips for Scottish Power complaints

  • Take regular meter readings and photos
  • Keep copies of all bills and statements
  • Energy companies must give notice before price increases
  • You can switch supplier without penalty in most cases
  • The Energy Ombudsman can help after 8 weeks

If Scottish Power doesn't respond

  1. 1

    Customer Service

    8 weeks from your first complaint

    Contact your energy supplier’s customer service team

  2. 2

    Formal Complaint

    Submit a formal written complaint with your account number and meter readings

  3. 3

    Energy Ombudsman

    8 weeks

    Free escalation after 8 weeks or deadlock letter

    Visit website
  4. 4

    Ofgem

    Report serious issues to the energy regulator

    Visit website

When you can escalate

8 weeks

If Scottish Power hasn’t sorted it within 8 weeks, or sends a final response sooner, you can take it to the Energy Ombudsman.

Frequently asked questions

Energy suppliers have 8 weeks to resolve your complaint. After that, you can escalate to the Energy Ombudsman for free.

No, under Ofgem’s back-billing rules, suppliers cannot charge for unbilled energy more than 12 months old if the delay was their fault.

The Energy Ombudsman is a free, independent dispute resolution service. They can award up to £10,000 in compensation and make binding decisions on suppliers.

Put your complaint in writing to contactus@scottishpower.com with "Formal complaint" in the subject line. Include your account or reference number, what went wrong, and the outcome you want (a refund, repair, or compensation). Keep everything in writing so you have a paper trail. If Scottish Power hasn't sorted it within 8 weeks, you can escalate free to the Energy Ombudsman.

Send complaints to contactus@scottishpower.com. Put "Formal complaint" in the subject line, include your account or booking reference, and state the outcome you want. Keeping it in writing creates the paper trail you'll need if you escalate later.

Scottish Power complaints can be escalated to the Energy Ombudsman, free of charge, after 8 weeks or a deadlock letter. Complain to Scottish Power directly first: the ombudsman only takes your case once the company has had a chance to fix it, and its decision is binding on Scottish Power.

Scottish Power has up to 8 weeks to resolve a complaint. If those 8 weeks pass with no fix, or you receive a "deadlock" letter sooner, you can take your case free to the Energy Ombudsman for a binding decision.

Not for an individual dispute: Ofgem regulates the industry but doesn't resolve personal complaints. Your route is to complain to Scottish Power in writing, then escalate to the Energy Ombudsman for a free, binding decision. You can still report Scottish Power to Ofgem to flag systemic problems.

Free calculators and explainers that strengthen the case you make to Scottish Power.

Not sure what the law actually entitles you to? Start with our UK consumer rights guide - refunds, faulty goods, and how to enforce your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Work at Scottish Power? Reply to complaints here.

Don't let Scottish Power ignore you

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Disclaimer: NoReply is an independent consumer advocacy platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Scottish Power or any of the companies listed on this site. Where an address is marked verified, we read it on Scottish Power’s own site or a complaint sent to it arrived. Addresses marked not verified have not been checked, and ones marked bounced do not reach Scottish Power. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.