Still With SSE?
There's a Cheaper Way.
SSE sold its retail energy business to OVO — but if you're still on an SSE-era tariff or were migrated to OVO, you're likely overpaying. Families who switch through SaveFirst save an average of £53/month.
Why Families Are Leaving SSE / OVO
SSE sold its domestic energy business to OVO Energy in 2020. If you were an SSE customer, you were automatically transferred to OVO. Many former SSE customers are now on OVO's standard variable tariff — the most expensive option.
Here's what's happening right now:
- Former SSE customers were moved to OVO and often placed on the most expensive standard tariff
- The SSE-to-OVO migration caused widespread billing confusion and account errors
- Many customers didn't realise their tariff changed — and started paying significantly more
- OVO's standard variable rate sits near the Ofgem price cap — the maximum allowed charge
SSE Energy vs SaveFirst — Side By Side
Here's how staying with SSE Energy compares to switching through SaveFirst:
| SSE Energy | SaveFirst | |
|---|---|---|
| Average monthly energy cost | £130/mo (standard variable) | £75–95/mo (exclusive rates) |
| Covers all 4 bills? | ✗ Energy only | ✓ Gas, electric, broadband, mobile |
| Switching cost | Possible exit fees | ✓ Always free |
| Who does the work? | You (phone calls, forms) | ✓ We handle everything |
| Comparison site rates? | Standard public rates | ✓ Exclusive wholesale rates |
| Time to switch | 2-4 weeks, multiple calls | ✓ 2 minutes to start |
| Supply interruption | None | None |
"I was with SSE for years. When they sold to OVO, my bill went up by £30 a month and nobody told me. SaveFirst found me a deal that saves £53 a month — I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner."
What Happens When You Switch From SSE Energy
Switching away from SSE Energy through SaveFirst is simple and risk-free.
Send Your Bills
Snap a photo of your SSE/OVO bill plus your broadband and mobile bills. WhatsApp them to us. Takes 60 seconds.
We Find Your Savings
We audit all four bills against exclusive wholesale rates not available on comparison sites. You get your savings report within 24 hours.
We Handle The Switch
You don't call SSE or OVO. You don't cancel anything. We handle everything. Supply is never interrupted.
Ready To See What SSE/OVO Is Costing You?
Get a free, no-obligation savings report. If we can't beat your current deal, you stay exactly where you are and pay nothing.
Get My Free Savings ReportWhatsApp Us — "I'm With SSE" No cost. No obligation. No catch. Ever.
Common Questions About Switching From SSE Energy
If you were an SSE domestic energy customer, your account was transferred to OVO Energy in 2020. You're now an OVO customer, even if you never agreed to the switch. Your tariff may have changed — it's worth checking.
With SaveFirst, you don't have to do anything. Send us your current bill (a photo on WhatsApp is fine), and we handle the entire switch — no phone calls, no cancellation forms, no paperwork. Your supply is never interrupted.
Your original SSE tariff no longer exists — you're on OVO's pricing now. There's nothing to lose by switching, and most families save £300–600 per year by moving to a more competitive provider.
Yes, completely free. We're paid by the provider when you switch — you never pay us anything. If we can't save you money, nobody pays anything and you stay exactly where you are.
The Bottom Line
SSE's retail business is gone — you're with OVO now, whether you chose to be or not. Don't let inertia keep you on a tariff you never agreed to.
A free SaveFirst audit takes 2 minutes and costs nothing. If we can't save you money, you stay where you are and nothing changes. If we can — and for most families we save £53/month or more — you keep every penny.
There's literally no downside. The only risk is waiting another month.