Energy Prices in Inverness 2026
Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Highland household actually uses (2,985 kWh of electricity and 10,304 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,908 a year (£159 a month). Locally, homes not on the gas grid is 62.1% (Great Britain: 16.0%) and public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 386.9 (UK: 174.9).
Average gas and electricity bill in Inverness
Estimated monthly bill
£143
Estimated annual bill
£1,717
vs GB average
−£7
Estimates based on the Northern Scotland region's rates, not measured Inverness 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 Highland: the local picture
These figures are for the Highland council area, which includes Inverness.
Estimate based on what a typical Highland household actually uses
£1,908/yr (£159/month)
2,985 kWh electricity (£988) + 10,304 kWh gas (£920, for homes on the gas grid) on Northern Scotland cap rates — £191 more than the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,985 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
10,304 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
62.1%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
116.8
13,409 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
386.9
918 public chargers
Above UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorMany homes here aren't on the gas grid and heat with electricity, oil or LPG. Electric heating cost calculator
Sources: 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 Inverness shares its rates with every other town in Northern Scotland, including Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth.
How Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness
The cap figures above are the most a Inverness 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 Inverness?
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 Highland (2,985 kWh a year), the estimate is £988 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Inverness?
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 Highland (10,304 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £920 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Inverness?
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) runs the electricity network in Inverness. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Inverness than Glasgow?
A typical household in Inverness (Northern Scotland) would pay an estimated £1,717 a year, compared with £1,734 in Glasgow (Southern Scotland) — £17 less than Glasgow, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,908 a year in Inverness (Highland) and £1,478 in Glasgow (Glasgow City).
How many homes in Inverness have solar panels?
Highland had 13,409 solar panel installations — 116.8 per 1,000 households, above the Great Britain figure of 68.1 (DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations), End of 2025).