Are Edinburgh households overpaying for energy?
Edinburgh is served by SP Energy Networks. On a standard single-service tariff, households here pay 64.79p/day electricity standing charge and 32.88p/day gas standing charge. Bundle 3+ services with UW and both drop — saving £110.12 a year on standing charges alone, before broadband or mobile savings are counted.
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Edinburgh UW tariff rates — SP Energy Networks
GD Direct Debit · Q1 2026 · All figures confirmed at sign-up on uw.co.uk
| Value (energy only) | Double Gold (3+ services) | You save | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity standing charge | 64.79p/day | 44.77p/day | £73.07/yr |
| Gas standing charge | 32.88p/day | 22.73p/day | £37.05/yr |
| Electricity unit rate | 24.5p/kWh (same across all providers — set by Ofgem) | — | |
| Gas unit rate | 6.24p/kWh (same across all providers — set by Ofgem) | — | |
| Total standing charge saving | £110.12/yr | ||
Standing charge savings require bundling 3+ qualifying UW services (energy, broadband, mobile SIMs). Unit rates are Ofgem price-cap regulated and identical across all suppliers. Figures are for guidance — your exact quote is confirmed at sign-up on uw.co.uk.
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Our AI reads your tariff, standing charges, and unit rates — then compares them against the actual UW rates for the SP Energy Networks area to calculate your real saving.
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You get a clear £/year figure based on your actual bill. If UW can save you money, your local Partners Wayne & Sabrina will walk you through the switch personally.
Why switch to Utility Warehouse?
- ✓One bill, one direct debit — energy, broadband, and mobile together.
- ✓Bundle 3+ services and your Edinburgh standing charges drop from 64.79p to 44.77p/day on electricity alone.
- ✓UW Price Pledge: if you don't save in Year 1, they pay double the difference. New customers only.
- ✓Up to £400 exit fee cover for homeowners switching mid-contract. New customers only.
- ✓Wayne & Sabrina are your local UW Partners — they'll handle your switch personally.
All figures are estimates based on current rates. Exact savings confirmed at sign-up on the UW website. Eligibility conditions apply.
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