Bord Gáis Energy
SSE Airtricity
Bord Gáis Energy vs SSE Airtricity at a glance
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| Offerings | Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel | Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel |
| Electricity plans | 3 | 3 |
| Gas plans | 1 | 1 |
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| Phone | 01 611 0101 | 0818 81 22 20 |
How Do Bord Gáis Energy and SSE Airtricity Compare?
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Rates: Bord Gáis Energy vs SSE Airtricity
Bord Gáis Energy currently offers 3 electricity plans and 1 gas plan, while SSE Airtricity has 3 electricity plans and 1 gas plan. The cheapest electricity unit rate from Bord Gáis Energy starts at 31.20 c/kWh, compared to 28.30 c/kWh from SSE Airtricity. For gas, Bord Gáis Energy starts at 10.28 c/kWh versus 9.10 c/kWh from SSE Airtricity. 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 Regular28.30 c/kWh €303.86/yr standing 
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Smart Electricity Regular33.34 c/kWh €244.76/yr standing
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Smart Electricity Regular29.95 c/kWh €242.07/yr standing 
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Smart All Day Variable31.20 c/kWh €244.76/yr standing |
Smart Everyday Variable30.85 c/kWh €243.86/yr standing |
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 Regular9.10 c/kWh €152.31/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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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: 30.85 c/kWh Elec standing: €331.20/yr Gas: 9.10 c/kWh Gas standing: €152.31/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 Dual Day Night Peak SmartDualElec: 31.25 c/kWh Elec standing: €331.20/yr Gas: 9.10 c/kWh Gas standing: €152.31/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 Everyday SmartDualElec: 30.85 c/kWh Elec standing: €331.20/yr Gas: 9.10 c/kWh Gas standing: €152.31/yr |
Unit rates excl. VAT, incl. discounts. Annual costs incl. 9% VAT & all charges.
Is Bord Gáis Energy or SSE Airtricity better?
When it comes to plan variety, Bord Gáis Energy offers 4 domestic plans, while SSE Airtricity offers 4 domestic plans.
In terms of customer satisfaction, Bord Gáis Energy has a weighted rating of 3.6/5, compared to SSE Airtricity at 1.4/5.
Bord Gáis Energy supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel, while SSE Airtricity supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bord Gáis Energy vs SSE Airtricity
For electricity, SSE Airtricity is cheaper with a lowest unit rate of 28.30 c/kWh, compared to 31.20 c/kWh from Bord Gáis Energy. For gas, SSE Airtricity is cheaper at 9.10 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 SSE Airtricity 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 SSE Airtricity scores 1.4/5. Read detailed reviews on our Bord Gáis Energy reviews and SSE Airtricity reviews pages.
Bord Gáis Energy supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel, while SSE Airtricity 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.