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There are currently 12 electricity suppliers in Ireland offering a range of tariffs on electricity, gas, dual fuel and smart meter plans. Electric Ireland is the largest provider while Yuno Energy are the latest provider to enter the market having launched in 2023. Ireland also has two dedicated pay as you go electricity providers in Pinergy and PrepayPower.
Selectra brings you everything you need to know about Ireland's energy suppliers:
As of 2024, there are 12 electricity providers operating in the Irish market.
Previous to 2024, there were 15 suppliers operating in the market, but Bright Energy, Panda Energy and Iberdrola have exited the market in recent years.
The 12 suppliers offer a range of tariffs and price plans including standard electricity, gas, dual fuel and new smart tariffs.
The table below outlines what each supplier offers:
Supplier | Electricity | Gas | Dual Fuel | PAYG | Smart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Ireland | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Energia | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Bord Gáis Energy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Yuno Energy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Flogas | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| SSE Airtricity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Community Power | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Pinergy | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| PrePayPower | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Glowpower | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Ecopower | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Waterpower | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Last Updated: November 2024
As the commercial wing of the ex public electricity provider ESB, Electric Ireland has the biggest market share, with over 45%. Bord Gais are in second with 22% of the market, while medium suppliers such as Energia and SSE Airtricty follow with 8% and 12% respectaively.
Smaller providers make up just around 5% of the market:
All 12 energy suppliers offer a range of electricity only plans including standard, nightsaver and night storage price plans:
As of November 2024, the cheapest electricity supplier in Ireland is Flogas, whose standard rate deal costs an estimated €1,231.11 per year.
How Much is the Average Annual Electricity Bill in Ireland?
The average electricity bill in Ireland is €1,404.55 for a 24hr urban standard meter.
While all energy produced goes into the same grid, the electricity suppliers in Ireland that offer 100% renewable electricity have paid for renewable electricity only.
This ensures more demand for renewable energy sources and drives cash toward generating them.
100% renewable electricity companies in Ireland include the following:
Given the energy crisis throughout Europe and the rest of the world, the price of electricity has continued to soar, and it's getting more and more costly to pay our energy bills.
The latest figures from Eurostat indicate that Ireland's electricity prices have increased by almost 43% since 2020 from €0.2616/kWh to €0.3736/kWh in 2024 making Ireland's electricity biils the second highest across the EU.
Source: Eurostat
Figures quoted include relevant taxies and levies applied. Last updated, November 2024.
There are various factors as to why this is the case, including:
Like with any commodity, when wholesale prices increase on the global market, suppliers pass on part of the cost to the customer and this is why since 2020 energy customers have seen such a large increase in their energy bills.
In fact, energy prices have almost tripled in Ireland over the last 12 years and now stand as the most expensive in Europe.
When Did You Last Switch Electricity Provider?
If you haven't switched energy provider in the last 12 months, it's likely you are on a standard electricity rate and could be paying more than you should. Call Selectra on at 📞 01 913 1771 if you need help switching.
There are 6 energy providers offering gas in Ireland:
As of November 2024, the cheapest gas provider in Ireland is SSE Airtricity for €1,180.20 a year on an Urban meter.
How Much is the Average Annual Gas Bill in Ireland?
The average electricity gas in Ireland is €1,253.48 for a 24hr urban standard meter.
There are 6 energy providers offering dual fuel plans in Ireland:
As of November 2024, the cheapest dual fuel offer is from Flogas for €2,394.37 a year on an Urban meter.
Selectra's Dual Fuel Tip
"You don't have to choose the same provider for your gas and electricity supply. By comparing prices across all providers, you could combine the cheapest gas and electricity deals to get the best price on your dual fuel plan."
With the continued rollout of smart meters in Ireland, more and more people are looking for energy suppliers who offer smart electricity price plans.
All 12 energy suppliers offer a range of smart electricity plans:
As of November 2024, Flogas has the cheapest smart electricity in Ireland for €1,149.91 a year on an Urban meter.
There are currently only 3 energy providers offering pay as you go electricity plans:
As of November 2024, the cheapest prepay provider is PrepayPower for €1,853.07 a year on an Urban meter.
Choosing the right energy supplier can seem difficult, but with these simple steps, you can find a better deal and start saving money.
There are several factors that you should consider when switching electricity providers. While some of these seem obvious, others can easily be overlooked.
Factors to consider include:
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