YES groups have been urged to join a “national push” as part of a campaign urging voters to back independence to save money on their energy bills.
Believe in Scotland (BiS), a leading campaign organisation consisting of 143 local and national Yes groups , has launched its “i-Switch” campaign.
The organisation argues that independence would provide consumers with “massive savings because without the high cost UK energy market, prices would be far lower”.
BiS says the “unfair” pricing system in place makes energy more expensive for Scots, despite the country generating “abundant” low-cost renewable power.
The campaign argues that standing charges force Scots to pay daily fees to simply be connected, pointing out that they can be higher than in England, particularly in rural Scotland.
It also criticises regional pricing as being a “disadvantage” to Scotland, and that energy would be “near-free” if pricing reflected local supply. However, Westminster has ruled out zonal pricing.
The campaign group also said that Scotland’s energy “subsidises England’s economic growth”.
“Scottish businesses pay the world’s highest energy costs because of outdated and unfair UK energy policies that damage Scotland’s economy,” the group adds.
Writing on Bluesky, BiS shared the campaign adding: “Tomorrow, Believe in Scotland is asking every Yes group across Scotland to get out campaigning in their local area on the same day.
“This National Day of Action will be the first big national push for our new I‑Switch campaign.”
Explaining the campaign, the BiS website reads: “i–Switch means switching to independence.
“Energy will be massively cheaper in an independent Scotland.
“Westminster controls our energy market, forcing Scots to pay for the UK’s environmentally damaging and costly energy mix, including nuclear and gas, while Scotland’s wind and hydro power are sold cheaply south of the border.”
We previously told how BiS confirmed a national march and rally in the first half of 2026.
The march will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 2-5pm under the theme "end London rule".
