Bord Gáis Energy
Energia
Bord Gáis Energy vs Energia at a glance
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| Offerings | Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel | Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel |
| Electricity plans | 3 | 7 |
| Gas plans | 1 | 1 |
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| Phone | 01 611 0101 | 0818 405 405 |
How Do Bord Gáis Energy and Energia Compare?
Bord Gáis Energy
Energia
Rates: Bord Gáis Energy vs Energia
Bord Gáis Energy currently offers 3 electricity plans and 1 gas plan, while Energia has 7 electricity plans and 1 gas plan. The cheapest electricity unit rate from Bord Gáis Energy starts at 31.20 c/kWh, compared to 30.71 c/kWh from Energia. For gas, Bord Gáis Energy starts at 10.28 c/kWh versus 10.13 c/kWh from Energia. Both providers also offer dual fuel bundles combining electricity and gas into a single plan. All unit rates shown below exclude VAT and include any available discounts, while standing charges and annual costs include 9% VAT.
Electricity rates comparison
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Standard, 24hr Regular31.20 c/kWh €281.89/yr standing 
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Standard, 24hr Regular30.71 c/kWh €337.02/yr standing
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Smart Electricity Regular33.34 c/kWh €244.76/yr standing 
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Smart All Day Variable31.20 c/kWh €244.76/yr standing |
Smart 24 Hour Variable32.11 c/kWh €265.01/yr standing |
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Smart Day Night Variable35.19 c/kWh €331.97/yr standing |
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Smart Data Variable37.85 c/kWh €337.02/yr standing |
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Unit rates excl. VAT, incl. discounts. Annual costs incl. 9% VAT & all charges.
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Gas rates comparison
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Standard Gas Regular10.28 c/kWh €131.69/yr standing
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Standard Gas Regular10.13 c/kWh €141.60/yr standing 
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Unit rates excl. VAT, incl. discounts. Annual costs incl. 9% VAT & all charges.
Dual fuel rates comparison
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Energia
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Standard Dual Fuel RegularElec: 34.52 c/kWh Elec standing: €281.89/yr Gas: 9.27 c/kWh Gas standing: €131.69/yr |
Standard Dual Fuel RegularElec: 34.55 c/kWh Elec standing: €337.02/yr Gas: 9.12 c/kWh Gas standing: €141.60/yr 
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Dual Smart All Day SmartDualElec: 34.52 c/kWh Elec standing: €307.26/yr Gas: 9.27 c/kWh Gas standing: €131.69/yr |
Smart Data Dual SmartDualElec: 34.13 c/kWh Elec standing: €337.02/yr Gas: 9.12 c/kWh Gas standing: €141.60/yr |
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Smart Dual Fuel SmartDualElec: 36.89 c/kWh Elec standing: €307.26/yr Gas: 9.27 c/kWh Gas standing: €131.69/yr |
Smart Dual 24 Hours SmartDualElec: 32.51 c/kWh Elec standing: €265.01/yr Gas: 9.12 c/kWh Gas standing: €141.60/yr |
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EV Smart Dual Drive SmartDualElec: 40.16 c/kWh Elec standing: €337.02/yr Gas: 10.13 c/kWh Gas standing: €141.60/yr |
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EV Smart Dual Drive Plus SmartDualElec: 51.08 c/kWh Elec standing: €337.02/yr Gas: 10.13 c/kWh Gas standing: €141.60/yr |
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SST Dual Fuel SmartDualElec: 58.10 c/kWh Elec standing: €265.01/yr Gas: 9.57 c/kWh Gas standing: €141.60/yr |
Unit rates excl. VAT, incl. discounts. Annual costs incl. 9% VAT & all charges.
Is Bord Gáis Energy or Energia better?
When it comes to plan variety, Bord Gáis Energy offers 4 domestic plans, while Energia offers 8 domestic plans.
In terms of customer satisfaction, Bord Gáis Energy has a weighted rating of 3.6/5, compared to Energia at 4.4/5.
Bord Gáis Energy supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel, while Energia supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bord Gáis Energy vs Energia
For electricity, Energia is cheaper with a lowest unit rate of 30.71 c/kWh, compared to 31.20 c/kWh from Bord Gáis Energy. For gas, Energia is cheaper at 10.13 c/kWh versus 10.28 c/kWh from Bord Gáis Energy. However, the cheapest option for you depends on your usage and meter type. Standing charges and discounts also affect your total bill. Use our energy comparator for a personalised estimate, or compare their full rate tables above.
Yes. Switching energy supplier in Ireland is free and takes around 14–17 business days. Your supply will not be interrupted during the switch. Simply choose a plan from Energia and your new supplier will handle the rest, including notifying Bord Gáis Energy.
Bord Gáis Energy has a weighted customer rating of 3.6/5, while Energia scores 4.4/5. Read detailed reviews on our Bord Gáis Energy reviews and Energia reviews pages.
Bord Gáis Energy supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel, while Energia supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel. Both providers also offer dual fuel bundles that combine electricity and gas into one plan. See the comparison table above for a full overview.
You can compare their rates side by side in our rate tables above, which show unit rates, standing charges and Selectra Scores for every plan. For a personalised comparison based on your actual usage, try our free energy comparator.