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Scott Byrom
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Scottish and Southern's Fair Pricing Policy means they will hold off putting up energy prices for as long as possible and will try to bring them down as quickly as possible.

Southern Electric (as part of SSE) supplies 9 million energy customers comprising of 5.53 million electricity customers and 3.47 million gas customers. They generated the most renewable electricity in the UK compared with the other 5 major suppliers, from 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008. They are one of the leading energy companies in the UK and the country's second largest energy supplier, ranking 23rd in the FTSE 100 on 31 March 2009.

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Bad service, frankly appalling.

Added 12/03/2010, reviewed by Pete (Exmouth)

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Since moving in to my new flat I have received an absolutely appalling service from the Southern Electric team. After ignoring a letter from my landlord, they then proceeded to ignore the information I gave them in a direct phone call, and after 6 months of chasing by email and finally a formal letter, they would finally recognise that I was now present as the account owner. After all this, they have still managed to get my name wrong on the account (despite spelling it out in the call, having it in my online account, and on all correspondence), and are so far unreachable (with an engaged tone) on the new phone number they have provided. Safe to say I am in the process of ditching this terrible company!

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The BEST - FACT

Added 11/03/2010, reviewed by Dave (London)

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As a landlord of many properties I have been with British Gas, N power, EDF and Scottish Power. It was when a friend recommended Southern Electric to me that I signed up. And it was the best decision I have ever made. UK based call centre, great customer service, they actually do care about customer service and are always very helpful and efficient and never to busy to help, I have had bad experience in the past with British Gas, and N power there customer service is appalling. The fact is I know this company is the best I have been with British Gas, N power, EDF and Scottish Power, so I am in best position to advise. They are part of the Scottish and Southern energy group and are No 1 for Customer Service that’s a fact. I am a Southern Electric customer for life. Fact.

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Appalling

Added 22/02/2010, reviewed by Theresa (Birmingham)

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"appalling" that's all I can say about this company We're a low gas and electric user and are extremely energy conscious. We have things like energy saving bulbs, switch all lights off, only buy appliacnces with A+ rating, have had new boiler, have had all manner of insulation put in. We both work long days and are rarely in, only heat one room etc. A a result of which our gas consumption is very low. They've accused us of fixing the meter so it didn't use, and actually called me liar! Needless to say we're in the process of changing supplier. The customer services is appalling, averaging 20mins to answer, while I've tried to sort it out, nad when they finally did answer the phone all those I spoke to, with the exception of the manager, were extremely rude. DO NOT USE THEM

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Good supplier but not best price.

Added 19/02/2010, reviewed by anonymous (Havant)

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SE have great customer service. Nothing is too much trouble - they are happy to discuss DD amounts, ways to save energy etc. but their prices are not the best. In the current economic situation it all comes down to price.

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It's a great company but very expensive!

Added 15/02/2010, reviewed by anonymous (London)

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I've been with SE for over a couple of years now.It's a brilliant company,though extremely expensive, in comparison to other companies like EoN, which is the one I've decided to move to, as with the latter I'll be saving £20/month.

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Southern Electric - Price Change Indicator

See when Southern Electric changed their Gas & Electricity prices and by how much. Down arrows represent price drops and up arrows represent price increases.

Tariff Name Gas Price
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Electricity Price
Change %
Updated Effective Date
All Tariffs Price Decrease Price Decrease 08/03/2010 04/03/2010 More Details
Go Direct 2 New Tariff New Tariff New Tariff New Tariff 28/10/2009 27/10/2009 More Details
Go Direct Price Decrease Price Decrease 23/09/2009 23/09/2009 More Details
Standard 4% Price Decrease 9% Price Decrease 06/03/2009 30/03/2009 More Details
All Products 29.2% Price Increase 19.2% Price Increase 21/08/2008 21/08/2008 More Details
Fixed Discount 2010 New Tariff New Tariff New Tariff New Tariff 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 More Details
Standard 11.1% Price Increase 13.1% Price Increase 01/04/2008 01/04/2008 More Details
Better Plan New Tariff New Tariff New Tariff New Tariff 12/11/2007 12/11/2007 More Details
Price Fix 2008 Price Decrease Price Decrease 08/10/2007 08/10/2007 More Details
Price Fix 2008 New Tariff New Tariff New Tariff New Tariff 28/09/2007 28/09/2007 More Details
Standard Energy Online New Tariff New Tariff New Tariff New Tariff 31/08/2007 31/08/2007 More Details
All Products 12% Price Decrease 5.6% Price Decrease 01/03/2007 01/03/2007 More Details
All Products 12.2% Price Increase 9.4% Price Increase 29/09/2006 01/01/2007 More Details
All Products 16.5% Price Increase 9.4% Price Increase 01/05/2006 01/05/2006 More Details
All Products 13.6% Price Increase 11% Price Increase 01/01/2006 01/01/2006 More Details

Fuel Mix Chart

Southern Electric Fuel Mix Chart

All suppliers are required to give information about the mix of fuels they use to generate the electricity supplied to their customers as well its environmental impact. Known as the Fuel Mix Disclosure, suppliers publish this information annually and distribute with their bills, statements or promotional material.

Industry Average

Pie chart of the Average Fuel Mixture for the industry