Electricity Prices Remain High in 2026
Towards the end of 2025, several Irish electricity providers increased their prices for their electricity customers, adding on average almost €150 to household electricity bills.
Selectra compares all 11 Irish energy providers to help you find the cheapest electricity and gas plans available. Use our energy comparator to see how much you could save.
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How Selectra Can Help You Save Money On Your Energy Bills
- Focus on savings: We help customers find the best energy deals available
- Free expert consultation: Our service is completely free of charge
- Phone-based switching: Switch in just 15 minutes with expert guidance
- Trusted by customers: Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot
- Comprehensive comparison: We compare all Irish energy providers
- Expert advice: Our trained energy experts specialise in the Irish market
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Best Smart Meter Plans
As more suppliers offer smart meter plans, see how switching to a time-of-use tariff can help you save with cheap off-peak hours.
Compare Dual Fuel Offers
Combining your electricity and gas into one dual fuel bundle can lower your annual energy bills with bigger discounts.
Fixed Rate Electricity Plans
Lock in your unit rate for the duration of your contract and take away the stress of potentially increasing electricity costs.
EV Tariffs
Electric vehicle owners can benefit from special overnight charging discounts with dedicated EV electricity tariffs.
Microgeneration Rates
Save money by selling excess electricity generated by your home solar panels back to your supplier.
Pay As You Go Electricity
Compare prepay electricity plans and find the cheapest pay-as-you-go tariff available from Irish energy suppliers.
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Ready to Switch and Save on Your Energy Bills?
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Who Are Selectra?
- 2007: Founded by Aurian de Maupeou and Xavier Pinon (France focus)
- 2015: European expansion (Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Italy)
- 2020: Selectra.ie launch for Irish market
Frequently Asked Questions About energy in Ireland
Customers can visit the Selectra website and call our energy team for free. Our service is free to use for customers because we receive commission from our supplier partner for connecting them with new customers.
Selectra doesn't work with all the suppliers on the market. We offer a selection of products from a carefully selected supplier, which is Energia.
It usually takes on average between 15 and 17 days to switch electricity and between 16 and 18 days to switch gas suppliers. Customers always have a 14-day cooling-off period after confirming an agreement with a new energy supplier.
You can rest assured that there will be no break in your gas or electricity supply when you switch energy supplier.
Yes, tenants can choose the energy suppliers at the property they are renting. Unless your landlord is paying your energy bill, you get to decide what company you pay to supply gas and electricity to your home.
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