Transforming the customer portal to drive retention and growth

Scottish & Southern Energy plc

Challenge

The UK utilities market is highly competitive, with customer experience a key differentiator. SSE needed to empower customers with greater control over their energy accounts while making everyday tasks such as meter readings and bill payments easier and less frustrating. The goal was to create a straightforward, user-friendly mobile experience that could be accessed anywhere, at any time, while also building trust in the SSE brand and encouraging widespread adoption across a diverse customer base

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Solution

Equator designed and developed an app prioritising simplicity, usability, and brand clarity.

 

  • Designed a clean, intuitive mobile interface optimised for everyday use
  • Delivered secure registration and login with seamless access to account data
  • Enabled core self-service functionality, including meter readings, bill payments and account management
  • Ensured fast, reliable performance to support frequent, on-the-go usage

 

The app was designed to provide customers with instant control over their energy accounts without needing to call or log in through a desktop.

Results

Customers could submit meter readings, pay bills and manage accounts in seconds

Significantly reduced the number of calls drivers to contact centres for routine account activity

Improved customer satisfaction through always-on, self-service access

Strong brand reinforcement through a simple, recognisable mobile experience

Outcome

The SSE app extended the digital relationship beyond the website into customers’ pockets. By enabling secure, real-time account management whenever and wherever customers needed it, Equator helped SSE strengthen loyalty, improve service efficiency, and deliver a modern utility experience aligned with changing customer expectations.