Energy prices in Glasgow 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Glasgow is in Ofgem's Southern Scotland region, where the local electricity network is run by SP Energy Networks. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Glasgow household pays about £1,734 a year (£144 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes Southern Scotland the 5th most expensive of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £10 more than the GB average and £62 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 61.41p a day is the 4th most expensive. Based on what a typical Glasgow household actually uses (1,973 kWh of electricity and 7,999 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,478 a year (£123 a month). Locally, solar installations per 1,000 households is 35.6 (Great Britain: 68.1) and homes not on the gas grid is 17.4% (Great Britain: 16.0%).
Energy in Glasgow: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Glasgow household actually uses
£1,478/yr (£123/month)
1,973 kWh electricity (£739) + 7,999 kWh gas (£739, for homes on the gas grid) on Southern Scotland cap rates — £256 less than the Southern Scotland typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
1,973 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
7,999 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
17.4%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
35.6
10,676 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
180.2
1,172 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 Glasgow
Estimated monthly bill
£144
Estimated annual bill
£1,734
vs GB average
+£10
Estimates based on the Southern Scotland region's rates, not measured Glasgow 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 £877/yr, gas £857/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: Southern Scotland
Network operator: SP Energy Networks — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Glasgow shares its rates with every other town in Southern Scotland, including Edinburgh, Kilmarnock and Ayr.
How Glasgow compares
| Measure | Southern Scotland | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,734/yr | 5th most expensive |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.11p/kWh | 5th cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 61.41p/day | 4th most expensive |
A typical Glasgow bill is an estimated £10 more than the GB average (£1,724) and £62 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in Glasgow
The cap figures above are the most a Glasgow 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 Southern 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 Glasgow?
Based on Ofgem's Southern Scotland cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.11p/kWh and 61.41p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £877 a year for electricity, about £73 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Glasgow (1,973 kWh a year), the estimate is £739 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Glasgow?
On the same Southern 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 Glasgow (7,999 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £739 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Glasgow?
SP Energy Networks runs the electricity network in Glasgow. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Glasgow than Newcastle?
A typical household in Glasgow (Southern Scotland) would pay an estimated £1,734 a year, compared with £1,722 in Newcastle (North Eastern England) — £11 more than Newcastle, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,478 a year in Glasgow (Glasgow) and £1,743 in Newcastle (Newcastle upon Tyne).
How many homes in Glasgow have solar panels?
Glasgow had 10,676 solar panel installations — 35.6 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).