105
Free national fault line
Free, 24/7
SP Energy Networks
Your DNO
serves West Lothian
1+
towns covered
incl. Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow
up to £150+
Ofgem compensation
for cuts over 24h
Live outage map for West Lothian
The map shows incidents reported by users in real time, centred on West 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.
Forth estuary plain in the north, the Pentland Hills fringe in the south, and rolling farmland in between. Sheltered from Atlantic storms; freezing fog on the M8 corridor and Forth haar in winter are the dominant weather risks.
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Power cuts by town in West Lothian
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Why the power goes out in West Lothian
West Lothian sits between Edinburgh and Falkirk, with Livingston as the main centre. SP Energy Networks covers the entire council. Forth estuary plain in the north, the Pentland Hills fringe in the south, and rolling farmland in between.
Weather and terrain. Sheltered from Atlantic storms; freezing fog on the M8 corridor and Forth haar in winter are the dominant weather risks.
How the network is run. SP Energy Networks operates from a Livingston depot. Livingston New Town was planned with generous underground cabling.
A local quirk worth knowing. Livingston's silicon-glen heritage (NEC and Mitsubishi plants in the 1990s) left a legacy of unusually robust industrial feeders that now serve a thriving residential community.
What to do when the power goes out at home in West 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 West Lothian
Always to your Distribution Network Operator, not your supplier. In West 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.
Sheltered from Atlantic storms; freezing fog on the M8 corridor and Forth haar in winter are the dominant weather risks. SP Energy Networks operates from a Livingston depot. Livingston New Town was planned with generous underground cabling.
Yes. Under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards of Performance, domestic customers in West 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 West Lothian — useful if your storm or fault crosses council boundaries.
Falkirk
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Clackmannanshire
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City of Edinburgh
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North Lanarkshire
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Midlothian
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Fife
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South Lanarkshire
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Stirling
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Other counties served by SP Energy Networks
Same operator, same emergency number, similar restoration patterns and compensation framework.