In short: Power cuts in Glasgow are handled by SP Energy Networks, the local electricity network operator, not your energy supplier. Report a power cut free on 105, day or night, and check SP Energy Networks' live power cut map for updates. Most payments for long power cuts are automatic.
Key facts
- SP Energy Networks keeps electricity flowing to homes and businesses in central and southern Scotland, North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire and north Shropshire, through SP Distribution and SP Manweb. Source
- Call 105 for free in England, Wales and Scotland to report a power cut and get updates. Source
- In normal weather, homes can get £100 if power is off for more than 12 hours (fewer than 5,000 properties affected) or more than 24 hours (5,000 or more affected), plus £45 for each further 12 hours. Source
- Most power cut payments are automatic; you must claim the payment for repeated interruptions. Source
- The Priority Services Register is free in England, Scotland and Wales, and registering with your electricity network operator means your details can be shared with gas and water providers. Source
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If the lights have gone out in Glasgow or nearby in the west of Scotland, this page tells you who fixes it and where to check. We're an independent guide: we can't see live faults, and nothing here is live data.
Quick answers
| Glasgow | |
|---|---|
| Report a power cut | Call 105 — free, 24/7 |
| Network operator | SP Energy Networks |
| Live map | SP Energy Networks power cut map |
| Priority Services Register | free — join through your network operator or supplier (thepsr.co.uk) |
| Gas emergency | 0800 111 999 |
Who fixes power cuts in Glasgow?
SP Energy Networks runs the local electricity network across central and southern Scotland, North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire and north Shropshire, which includes Glasgow. It is a network operator, not an energy supplier: it looks after the wires and fixes faults, while your supplier sends the bills. Network borders don't follow council boundaries exactly, so if you're near the edge of the area, calling 105 is the simplest way to reach the right company. See our power cuts by area page for every operator.
What to do now
- Check whether neighbours have power. If they do, look at your fuse box or trip switch.
- If not, call 105 or check the SP Energy Networks live map.
- Use a torch, not candles. Turn off irons, ovens and heaters, and unplug the TV and computer.
- Keep fridge and freezer doors shut.
- Check on neighbours who may need help.
Our SP Energy Networks guide has more detail, and the free plan builder finds your operator from your postcode and prints the numbers on one page.
Getting ready for the next one
A small power cut kit in one place covers most cuts: a torch and spare batteries, a battery or wind-up radio, a charged power bank, warm layers and the numbers on paper. Our power cut kit guide has the full list, and the Power Cut & Blackout Plan gives you a fillable plan for your own home.
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Frequently asked questions
Who do I call about a power cut in Glasgow?
Call 105, free, 24 hours a day. It puts you through to SP Energy Networks, which runs the local network in Glasgow. You can also use SP Energy Networks' own power cut map and reporting tools.
Is there a power cut in Glasgow today?
We can't see live faults. Check SP Energy Networks' live power cut map or call 105. If your neighbours still have power, check your own fuse box or trip switch first.
Can I get compensation for a power cut in Glasgow?
In Great Britain, Ofgem's standards mean most homes are paid automatically if power is off for more than 12 hours in normal weather, with longer limits in storms. See our power cut compensation guide for the amounts.
Sources
- SP Energy Networks — Digitalisation Strategy (hosted by Ofgem)
- Be Ready (GOV.UK) — Power cuts
- Ofgem — Check if you can get a payment for a power cut
- Ofgem — Guaranteed Standards of Performance payment update 2026
- The Priority Services Register (thepsr.co.uk)
- Met Office — What to do in a power cut