Energy prices in Aberdeen 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Aberdeen is in Ofgem's Northern Scotland region, where the local electricity network is run by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Aberdeen household pays about £1,717 a year (£143 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes Northern Scotland the 6th cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £7 less than the GB average and £45 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 55.14p a day is the 7th cheapest. Based on what a typical Aberdeen household actually uses (2,023 kWh of electricity and 9,534 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,594 a year (£133 a month). Locally, solar installations per 1,000 households is 40.5 (Great Britain: 68.1) and public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 192.0 (UK: 174.9).
Energy in Aberdeen: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Aberdeen household actually uses
£1,594/yr (£133/month)
2,023 kWh electricity (£734) + 9,534 kWh gas (£859, for homes on the gas grid) on Northern Scotland cap rates — £123 less than the Northern Scotland typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,023 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
9,534 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
16.2%
In line with Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
40.5
4,580 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
192.0
445 public chargers
Above UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorSources: DESNZ, Subnational electricity consumption statistics (2024); DESNZ, Subnational gas consumption statistics (weather-corrected) (2024); DESNZ, Subnational estimates of properties not connected to the gas network (2024); DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations) (End of 2025); Department for Transport, Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics (table EVCI0102) (1 July 2026).
Average gas and electricity bill in Aberdeen
Estimated monthly bill
£143
Estimated annual bill
£1,717
vs GB average
−£7
Estimates based on the Northern Scotland region's rates, not measured Aberdeen bills: Ofgem's capped Direct Debit rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 × Ofgem's typical use of 2,500 kWh electricity and 9,500 kWh gas a year. Electricity £860/yr, gas £857/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: Northern Scotland
Network operator: Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Aberdeen shares its rates with every other town in Northern Scotland, including Dundee, Inverness and Perth.
How Aberdeen compares
| Measure | Northern Scotland | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,717/yr | 6th cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.35p/kWh | 6th cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 55.14p/day | 7th cheapest |
A typical Aberdeen bill is an estimated £7 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £45 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in Aberdeen
The cap figures above are the most a Aberdeen supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff. A fixed deal priced below these rates is the way to pay less: compare its unit rate and standing charge with the Northern Scotland figures, and check exit fees. Our switching guide covers the steps.
Work out my own billFrequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Aberdeen?
Based on Ofgem's Northern Scotland cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.35p/kWh and 55.14p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £860 a year for electricity, about £72 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Aberdeen (2,023 kWh a year), the estimate is £734 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Aberdeen?
On the same Northern Scotland cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £857 a year, about £71 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Aberdeen (9,534 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £859 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Aberdeen?
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) runs the electricity network in Aberdeen. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Aberdeen than Edinburgh?
A typical household in Aberdeen (Northern Scotland) would pay an estimated £1,717 a year, compared with £1,734 in Edinburgh (Southern Scotland) — £17 less than Edinburgh, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,594 a year in Aberdeen (Aberdeen) and £1,560 in Edinburgh (Edinburgh).
How many homes in Aberdeen have solar panels?
Aberdeen had 4,580 solar panel installations — 40.5 per 1,000 households, below the Great Britain figure of 68.1 (DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations), End of 2025).