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32% Discount
30% Discount
38% Variable Discount
Bord Gáis are currently offering a 32% discount for new customers on their standard and smart electricity rates. Their standard, urban, 24hr unit rate is 26.65c with the 32% discount applied. If you are looking to switch electricity provider, you can call 📞(01) 913 1771 and one of our energy experts will be on hand to answer all your questions and help you switch today.
Selectra has looked at the provider to bring you Bord Gáis' top price plans.
Bord Gáis’ unit rates vary between the type of meter you use.
If you have a 24-hour meter, for example, you’ll receive the same cost per unit at any moment of the night or day.
With a smart meter or a night saver tariff, your rate will change depending on the hour.
| Meter Type | Standard Rate | 32% Discount | Standing Charge | EAB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour | 36.65c | 25.65c | €218.55 | €1,307 |
| Day Rate | 39.40c | 27.59c | €263.63 | €1,239 |
| Night Rate | 19.50c | 13.65c | ||
| Night Storage | 19.43c | 13.60c | €218.55 | €1,080 |
EAB is based on national average consumption of 4,200 kWh with all discounts, levies and VAT applied. Last updated: March 2025
The top offer from Bord Gáis is their Urban, 24 Hour, variable price plan.
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Bord Gáis offers different standard rates depending on the type of meter you use and what type of tariff you choose.
Urban Meter
Urban 24hr
Urban Nightsaver
Urban Night Storage
Rural Meter
Rural 24hr
Rural Nightsaver
Rural Night Storage
Last Updated: March 2025
EAB calculated based on average gas usage (11,000 kWh) with VAT and Carbon Tax included.
Gas Tariff
Last Updated: March 2025
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
Time of Use Tariffs
Urban Smart Meter
Rural Smart Meter
Last Updated: March 2025
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
Urban Meter
Urban 24hr
Urban Nightsaver
Urban Night Storage
Rural Meter
Rural 24hr
Rural Nightsaver
Rural Night Storage
Last Updated: March 2025
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) + average gas usage (11,000 kWh) with VAT, PSO Levy included and Carbon Tax included.
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Bord Gáis are offering a 32% discount to all new customers who sign up to their smart meter electricity tariff.
As more and more homeowners across Ireland replace their standard meters with smart meters, Bord Gáis is now offering competitive smart electricity tariffs for customers looking to take advantage of these offers.
In the table below, you can see how the discounted smart meter rate compares with the existing smart meter price.
| Time of Day | Smart Meter Rates | 32% Discount | Standing Charge | EAB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Rate | 39.16c | 26.63c | €218.55 | €1,287 |
| Night Rate | 28.91c | 19.65c | ||
| Peak Rate | 47.68c | 32.42c |
EAB is based on national average consumption of 4,200 kWh with all discounts, levies and VAT applied. Last updated: March 2025
Customers with day night meters can also sign up with Bord Gáis' 32% electricity discount.
Below you will find the current day night rates along with their discounted rate:
| Time of Day | Day Night Meter Rates | 30% Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Day Rate | 39.40c | 27.59c |
| Night Rate | 19.50c | 13.65c |
EAB is based on national average consumption of 4,200 kWh with all discounts, levies and VAT applied. Last updated: March 2025
What are Bord Gáis' Night Rate Times?
Bord Gáis' day night plan is split into two times: Day (8am to 11pm) and Night (11pm to 8am).
Bord Gáis are offering a 17% discount to customers who sign up to their gas only plan.
Below you will find the current gas only rates along with their discounted rate:
| Gas Rates | 17% discount | Standing Charge | EAB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.17c | 09.27c | €131.69 | €1,273 |
EAB is based on national average consumption of 11,000 kWh with all discounts, taxes and VAT applied. Last updated: March 2025
What is Bord Gáis' Microgeneration Export Rate?
Bord Gáiscurrently offer a microgeneration rate of 18.5c k/Wh. This rate is exempt from VAT.
Bord Gáis also offers an EV tariff for your electric vehicle. If you’ve got an electric car, and you have an EV home charger, you might need to look into getting a tariff that reduces the cost of electricity during the night while your car charges.
Bord Gáis' EV tariff is offered with a 20% discount off its standard EV rates.
| Day Rate | Night Rate | Peak Rate | EV Rate | Standing Charge | EAB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.22c | 22.04c | 40.75c | 07.45c | €325.52 | €1,273 |
EAB is based on national average consumption of 4,200 kWh with all discounts, levies, and VAT applied. Last Updated: March 2025
EV times for Bord Gáis' tariff gives you 4 hours of cheaper electricity at night for you to charge your vehicle at a lower rate.
For Bord Gáis, the cheaper rate takes place between 2am and 6am, which leaves plenty of time for your vehicle to be fully charged and ready for the morning.
The provider currently does not provide Pay As You Go (PAYG) services to the public.
The supplier only provides prepayment plans to customers who need help managing their debts or to customers that are experiencing financial hardship (proof required).
If you fit one of these categories, and you’d like to learn more, contact Bord Gáis to find out if you can get a PAYG offer.
Standing charges are the fixed costs you pay in order to have your electricity line connected to your property.
These are usually advertised annually, but the costs are spread over the course of the year, so you’re paying it all in one hit.
With Bord Gáis, there are urban standing charges and rural standing charges, which can be a little more expensive.
Here’s a list of the current Bord Gáis standing charges:
| Meter Type | Urban Standing Charge | Rural Standing Charge |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour | €218.55 | €274.34 |
| Day/Night | €287.36 | €356.03 |
| Night Storage | €240.18 | €304.48 |
| Smart Meter | €218.55 | €274.34 |
| Gas | €131.69 | €131.69 |
Prices include VAT. Last updated: March 2025
Switching online is the most convenient for new electricity and gas customers:
Prefer to Switch Over the Phone?
If you prefer to switch over the phone, you can contact Bord Gáis directly on 01 611 0151 and a member of their switching team will assist you with the process.
Before switching gas or electricity supplier, it is important to have the following information ready to make the switch as convenient as possible:
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