Energy Prices in Dundee 2026
Dundee 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 Dundee 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 Dundee City household actually uses (2,276 kWh of electricity and 9,225 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,636 a year (£136 a month). Locally, public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 471.7 (UK: 174.9) and solar installations per 1,000 households is 47.0 (Great Britain: 68.1).
Average gas and electricity bill in Dundee
Estimated monthly bill
£143
Estimated annual bill
£1,717
vs GB average
−£7
Estimates based on the Northern Scotland region's rates, not measured Dundee 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.
Energy in Dundee City: the local picture
These figures are for the Dundee City council area, which includes Dundee.
Estimate based on what a typical Dundee City household actually uses
£1,636/yr (£136/month)
2,276 kWh electricity (£801) + 9,225 kWh gas (£835, for homes on the gas grid) on Northern Scotland cap rates — £81 less than the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,276 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
9,225 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
16.4%
In line with Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
47.0
3,365 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
471.7
707 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).
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 Dundee shares its rates with every other town in Northern Scotland, including Aberdeen, Inverness and Perth.
How Dundee 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 Dundee bill is an estimated £7 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £45 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Energy deals in Dundee
The cap figures above are the most a Dundee supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff. A fixed deal priced below these rates is the way to pay less.
- Check your current rate — compare the unit rate (p/kWh) and standing charge on your bill with the Northern Scotland figures above.
- Compare fixed vs variable — fixed deals lock in your price, variable follow the price cap.
- Look at the whole price, not just the headline rate. Standing charges add up.
- Watch exit fees on fixed tariffs before you switch.
- Switch online — your supply is never interrupted.
Standing charge calculator
What daily charges cost you over a year.
Energy bill calculator
Your bill from your own usage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Dundee?
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 Dundee City (2,276 kWh a year), the estimate is £801 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Dundee?
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 Dundee City (9,225 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £835 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Dundee?
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) runs the electricity network in Dundee. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Dundee than Edinburgh?
A typical household in Dundee (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 £1,636 a year in Dundee (Dundee City) and £1,560 in Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh).
How many homes in Dundee have solar panels?
Dundee City had 3,365 solar panel installations — 47.0 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).