105
Free national fault line
Free, 24/7
SP Energy Networks
Your DNO
serves East Lothian
5+
towns covered
incl. Musselburgh, Haddington, North Berwick
up to £150+
Ofgem compensation
for cuts over 24h
Live outage map for East Lothian
The map shows incidents reported by users in real time, centred on East Lothian. Zoom in on your street to check whether a cut is your home only or a wider network fault — when neighbours are also dark, it is a SP Energy Networks job.
Coastal strip along the Firth of Forth, rising to the Lammermuir Hills in the south. Forth haar and easterly snow hit the coast in winter; Lammermuir storms bring overhead-line damage at Gifford and Garvald.
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Power cuts by town in East Lothian
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Why the power goes out in East Lothian
East Lothian stretches along the south side of the Firth of Forth from Musselburgh to Dunbar. SP Energy Networks covers the entire council. Coastal strip along the Firth of Forth, rising to the Lammermuir Hills in the south.
Weather and terrain. Forth haar and easterly snow hit the coast in winter; Lammermuir storms bring overhead-line damage at Gifford and Garvald.
How the network is run. SP Energy Networks depots at Musselburgh and Haddington dispatch engineers. The Torness nuclear power station near Dunbar feeds into the National Grid.
A local quirk worth knowing. North Berwick's Bass Rock and Tantallon Castle areas have unusually robust supply — the Scottish Seabird Centre and tourism economy drove network upgrades from 2010 onwards.
What to do when the power goes out at home in East Lothian
Check whether neighbours are affected
Look at the street lights and the houses opposite. If they're on, your fault is inside your home — check the consumer unit. If they're out too, it is a SP Energy Networks network fault: call 105.
Dial 105 or 0800 092 9290
Have your full postcode ready. Ask the operator for an estimated time of restoration (ETR) and a fault reference number — both make any later compensation claim faster.
Unplug sensitive electronics
Unplug TVs, routers, computers and consoles to protect them from a surge when supply returns. Leave one light switched on so you'll know visually when the power is back.
Log start and end times
A cut over 24 hours in normal weather entitles you to £75 from SP Energy Networks under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards. Severe weather has higher thresholds and a £2,000 cap. Keep a written log with photos — most payments arrive automatically within 10 working days.
The Selectra expert answers your questions on power cuts in East Lothian
Always to your Distribution Network Operator, not your supplier. In East Lothian that is SP Energy Networks. Dial 105 (Free national fault line) — free, 24/7 — or call SP Energy Networks directly on 0800 092 9290.
Forth haar and easterly snow hit the coast in winter; Lammermuir storms bring overhead-line damage at Gifford and Garvald. SP Energy Networks depots at Musselburgh and Haddington dispatch engineers. The Torness nuclear power station near Dunbar feeds into the National Grid.
Yes. Under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards of Performance, domestic customers in East Lothian receive £75 after 24 hours off in normal weather, plus £40 every additional 12 hours up to £300. Severe-weather events have higher thresholds and a £2,000 cap. Payment is normally automatic from SP Energy Networks within 10 working days — claim within 30 days if it doesn't arrive.
SP Energy Networks announces planned cuts by letter (and increasingly text or email) 2 to 8 days in advance. Most run 8am to 6pm and last 2 to 8 hours. Planned cuts do not qualify for Ofgem compensation unless your DNO failed to give adequate notice (a £40 payment applies then).
Power cuts in nearby areas
Other counties close to East Lothian — useful if your storm or fault crosses council boundaries.
Midlothian
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Scottish Borders
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City of Edinburgh
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Fife
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Dundee City
SSEN
Angus
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West Lothian
SP Energy Networks
Clackmannanshire
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Other counties served by SP Energy Networks
Same operator, same emergency number, similar restoration patterns and compensation framework.