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Call our Selectra agents today for expert and trusted advice on switching electricity providers and make sure that you are getting the cheapest deal on electricity prices. Figures quoted do not include cashback offers and are available for direct debit payment.
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Switching electricity provider can be done either online, or over the phone. For help and expert advice over the phone, you can contact Selectra at 📞 01 913 1771 and one of our agents will help you switch in minutes. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) officially encourages energy customers to switch electricity and gas providers every year, with customers who regularly switch being shown to make significant savings of up to €830 on their home electricity bills.
Selectra brings you everything you need to know about switching energy provider:
Switching electricity provider with Selectra couldn't be easier. All you need to do is:
You will generally need to provide the following information to switch electricity in Ireland:
What are MPRN and GPRN numbers?MPRN stands for meter point reference number and tells ESB Networks Ireland the exact location of your electricity connection. GPRN stands for 'gas point reference number' and lets Gas Networks identify the point at which you are connected to the gas grid. You can find both numbers on any previous bill for a property, or check out our article on MPRN numbers and GPRN numbers for more options.
There is no simple answer to this question, as there are various factors that can affect the price of energy for your home. Factors that affect your electricity pricing are:
To give you an idea of the price differences you can find, we've placed the current best offers in Ireland in the table below.
| Supplier | Best Offer | Estimated Annual Bill | |
|---|---|---|---|
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | Fixed Discount | €1,229.99 | |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | 22% on Standard Electricity | €1,239.86 | |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | Subscribe Now for 37% off Electricity | €1,244.24 | |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | 33% on Standard Electricity | €1,245.75 | |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | 28% on Standard Electricity | €1,249.38 | |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | Fixed Offer | €1,273.32 | |
Average Annual Electricity Bill in Ireland: €1,359 | |||
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | 25% on Standard Electricity | €1,432.22 | |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | No Discount | €1,448.22 | |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | No Discount | €1,835.81 | |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | No Discount | €2,001.73 | |
*Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Calculations based on average consumption figures for an urban home with a PAYG meter. All discounts and cashback have been applied.
Last updated: July 2024
As you can see, all energy suppliers in Ireland list their prices under an EAB (Estimated Annual Bill).
The EAB is a useful tool to easily compare electricity prices and natural gas tariffs and see at a glance which could be the most economical. The EAB is also inclusive of the PSO Levy, carbon tax and VAT.
Bear in mind that just because a provider is the cheapest, does not necessarily mean that they are the right provider for you. You’ll also want to consider the following points:
The above factors are also how these providers try to differentiate themselves from the competition while comparing electricity prices.
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Most electricity and gas contracts in Ireland have a 12-month duration. Once this period is over, customers are often placed on the supplier's standard rates.
Standard energy tariffs are often the most expensive prices a company will have.
Switching electricity and gas providers every 12 months will ensure you are consistently charged a discounted unit rate for your gas and electricity and not the more expensive standard rate.
In addition to saving money on your electricity bills, regularly switching provider can also help you:
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If you’re thinking about switching electricity provider, you can also give us a call here at Selectra on 📞 01 913 1771 One of our energy experts can help you switch to a cheaper price plan in minutes so that you can start saving on your electricity bills today.
An electricity supplier cannot prevent a switch in Ireland.
However, if your contract has not ended yet, they can charge you an exit fee. Most exit fees in Ireland run to the tune of €50, although it can be double that or more for dual fuel contracts and/or contracts with a duration of more than 12 months.
It is important to note that if you are in debt with your current energy provider, you will still need to pay them for any amounts owed after the change of electricity or gas provider.
In Ireland, you can cancel a change of electricity or gas provider at any stage within the first fourteen days of requesting the switch. This is known as the cooling-off period and comes without paying an exit fee. Simply contact the supplier you were switching to about your decision.
It can take up to 28 days to finalise a change of electricity or gas provider, but keep in mind that your new provider will take care of all the necessary paperwork for you.
The only thing you will need to do is make sure to cancel any Direct Debits you have set up with your previous electricity and/or gas supplier after you receive your final bill.
Upon completion of your gas or electricity switch, you will receive a welcome pack with information about your new tariff from your new energy supplier.
You should also receive a final bill from your previous supplier (make sure to cancel any Direct Debits to your old supplier as soon as you have paid this).
The standard contract length in Ireland is 12 months.
You can find contracts with a 24-month duration. In this case, you may need to choose between a discount being applied in the first year and paying a higher amount during the second year.
Fixed tariffs are normally initially more expensive than variable tariffs, but can provide peace of mind and may work out cheaper in the end due to rate increases during the year. In the current energy market, a fixed tariff could be very appealing, as it would allow you to avoid further expected price increases.
There are just four opt-in PAYG providers in Ireland.
Keep in mind that Pay As You Go electricity and gas can be a much more expensive option, and carefully consider the pros and cons of PAYG before you switch electricity or gas to this payment method.
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