Phone number and address for SSE in Aberdeen

SSE can be contacted by phone on 0345 071 7861, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-6pm. Calls to 03 numbers cost the same as 01 and 02 prefixed numbers.

SSE head office: Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth PH1 3AQ.

British Gas contact in Aberdeen

British Gas operates in Scotland as Scottish Gas. The nearest operations are in Glasgow. Aberdeen customers can contact: 0843 837 0763.

Glasgow office: City Park, 368 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow G31 3AU.

According to a British Gas study from Dec 2010-Feb 2011, Aberdeen ranks as the 4th least efficient city in the UK after Truro, Worcester and Dundee.

Scottish & Southern Energy Networks (SSE Networks)

SSE Networks handles the electricity distribution network as heir to the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board. Contact options include:

Head office at Walton Park, Walton Rd, Portsmouth, PO6 1UJ.

Emergency number and contact details for SGN in Aberdeen

SGN contact details for Aberdeen and Scotland:

  • Smell gas emergency: 0800 111 999 (24/7)
  • General inquiries: 0800 912 1700, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm
  • Text SMS to 07490 077 649, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

Postal address: SGN, Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth PH1 3AQ.

Average Energy Usage in Aberdeen

Aberdeen ranks among the highest consuming areas for natural gas in the UK, with 28585 kWh/yr in West End North and 25845 kWh/yr in Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber East. This reflects North Sea gas production and corresponds to relatively low electric consumption.

Consumption estimates 2010-2011: Electricity - 699 kWh = £118; Gas - 2814 kWh = £143 (three-month period via British Gas).

Most Popular Provider in Aberdeen

Despite market liberalization, SSE remains Aberdeen's most popular energy supplier and serves as both the distribution network operator and incumbent supplier for Northern Scotland.

Aberdeen Energy Offices

SSE maintains a major office on Aberdeen's outskirts.

Mailing address: SSE, 200 Ashgrove Road West, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB16 5NY, Scotland.

History

Electricity: Aberdeen's electricity supply was historically managed by the North of Scotland Hydro Board. After 1991 privatisation, it became Scottish Hydro-Electric plc, then merged with Southern Electric to form Scottish & Southern, evolving into today's SSE.

Gas: Prior to 1973, the Scottish Gas Board organized Aberdeen's gas supply. Subsequently it became part of the British Gas Corporation.