SSE

Summary

Although there are many energy suppliers in the UK market, SSE is one of the biggest and most reliable companies which you can consider. As one of the Big Six suppliers, SSE enjoys a reputation of being an established energy supplier who:

• Offers a range of renewable energy deals. This increases the efficiency of your usage and reduces your carbon footprint. 
• Is one of the only companies who produces their own energy from green sources.
• Let’s you choose from a number of tariffs that are competitively priced and easy to understand.
• Has a mobile application to manage your energy usage.

About SSE

When Southern Electric and Scottish Hydro joined forces in 1998, it resulted in the formation of a company that would soon become one of the biggest energy suppliers in the UK. In January 2020, SSE was bought over by OVO Energy in order to provide energy to millions of consumers, harnessing technological solutions that allowed them to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce energy costs.

SSE fuel mix

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SSE customer reviews and complaints

In the Which? annual customer survey of 35 suppliers, SSE came in at number 24. They scored three out of five stars on bill accuracy, clarity and value for money. However, they made up for this in terms of complaint resolution and customer service.

Although consumers remain neutral to SSE and say they aren’t perfect, their reputation in the energy sector is well established. On Trustpilot, SSE has a rating of 4.4 on the basis of 4,635 reviews.