As of September 2024, Electric Ireland's 24hr, standard electricity plan costs an estimated €1,234 per year. The Electric Ireland free contact phone number is 1800 372 372.
Our Selectra Score for Electric Ireland is a B!
This rating is based on the providers competative prices and discounts for new customers, mixed customer reviews with some complaints about the quality of customer service, and range of price plans including electricity, gas, dual fuel and smart meter plans.
What Are Electric Ireland’s Price Plans and Offers?
Electric Ireland offer several price plans to choose from. As Ireland’s biggest energy supplier, you’re likely to find an option which is perfectly suited to your needs and meter type.
Electric Ireland is also offering discounts of up to 30% for customers who sign up today to one of their energy price plans.
Here are the Electric Ireland price plans currently on offer:
Prices are relevant as of August 2024
Electricity Only Plans
The cheapest electricity only plan from Electric Ireland is their urban night storage plan, with an estimated annual bill of €1,090.43.
Their standard, 24hr urban plan has an estimated annual bill of €1,334.21.
🛠️ Electricity Only Tariffs
Urban Meter
Urban 24hr
- Unit Rate: 25.80c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €250.77
- EAB: €1,334.21
Urban Nightsaver
- Day Rate: 27.55c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.58c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €341.24
- EAB: €1,204.99
Urban Night Storage
- Unit Rate: 25.80c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.58c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €263.42
- EAB: €1,090.43
Rural Meter
Rural 24hr
- Unit Rate: 25.80c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €314.98
- EAB: €1,398.43
Rural Nightsaver
- Day Rate: 27.55c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.58c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €413.13
- EAB: €1,276.89
Rural Night Storage
- Unit Rate: 25.80c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.58c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €327.63
- EAB: €1,154.64
Last updated: September 2024
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
Smart Meter Plans
Electric Ireland now offer smart electricity price plans for customers who have their smart meters activated.
Their standard, smart electricity plan has an estimated annual bill of €1,344.42.
💡 Smart Meter Tariffs
Standard Smart Tariff
Urban Smart Meter
- Peak Rate: 29.11c /kWh
- Day Rate: 27.28c /kWh
- Night Rate: 14.34c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €250.77
- EAB: €1,344.42
Rural Smart Meter
- Peak Rate: 29.11c /kWh
- Day Rate: 27.28c /kWh
- Night Rate: 14.34c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €314.98
- EAB: €1,408.63
Last updated: September 2024
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
PAYG Plans
Electric Ireland offer pay as you go price plans for urban and rural customers, with an estimated annual bill of €1,887.00.
💳 Pay As You Go Tariffs
Urban Meter
SPAYG Electricity Urban
- Unit Rate: 35.83c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €250.77
- Prepay Service: €131.45
- EAB: €1,887
SPAYG NightSaver Urban
- Day Rate: 38.26c /kWh
- Night Rate: 18.87c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €328.58
- Prepay Service: €131.45
- EAB: €1,757
Rural Meter
SPAYG Electricity Rural
- Unit Rate: 35.83c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €314.98
- Prepay Service: €131.45
- EAB: €1,951
SPAYG NightSaver Rural
- Day Rate: 38.26c /kWh
- Night Rate: 18.87c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €400.48
- Prepay Service: €131.45
- EAB: €1,829
Last updated: September 2024
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
Gas Only Plans
Electric Ireland's gas only plan has an estimated annual bill of €1,307.
🔥 Gas Only Tariffs
Gas Tariff
- Unit Rate: 09.36c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €155.96
- EAB: €1,307.44
Last updated: September 2024
EAB calculated based on average gas usage (11,000 kWh) with VAT and Carbon Tax included.
Dual Fuel Plans
Electric Ireland's cheapest dual fuel plan is their standard, urban, night storage plan with an estimated annual bill of €2,318.64.
✌️ Dual Fuel Tariffs
Standard Urban Tariffs
Standard Urban 24 Hour
- Unit Rate: 25.08c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €406.72
- EAB: €2,505.91
Standard Urban Night Storage
- Unit Rate: 25.08c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.21c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €419.38
- EAB: €2,269.15
Standard Urban Smart Meter
- Peak Rate: 29.11c /kWh
- Day Rate: 27.28c /kWh
- Night Rate: 14.34c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €406.72
- EAB: €2,546.21
Standard Urban Nightsaver
- Day Rate: 26.78c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.21c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €497.19
- EAB: €2,382.80
Standard Rural Tariffs
Standard Rural 24 Hour
- Unit Rate: 25.08c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €470.93
- EAB: €2,570.13
Standard Rural Night Storage
- Unit Rate: 25.08c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.21c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.64c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €483.59
- EAB: €2,333.46
Standard Rural Smart Meter
- Peak Rate: 29.11c /kWh
- Day Rate: 27.28c /kWh
- Night Rate: 14.34c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €470.93
- EAB: €2,610.42
Standard Rural Nightsaver
- Day Rate: 26.78c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.21c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €569.09
- EAB: €2,454.69
Last updated: September 2024
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.
How Do Electric Ireland’s Price Plans Compare?
At the moment, Electric Ireland is the third-cheapest supplier in Ireland, offering an EAB of €1,234.98 including an €85 cashback when you sign up for their Standard Urban 24 hour tariff.
This is compared to the cheapest provider on the market, Yuno Energy, whose standard, urban, 24hr plan EAB is currently €1,229.99 including a €95 welcome bonus.
Supplier | Best Offer | Estimated Annual Bill |
---|---|---|
Fixed Rate Offer | €1,229.37 | |
Fixed Discount | €1,229.99 | |
28% on Standard Electricity | €1,234.21 | |
22% on Standard Electricity | €1,239.98 | |
37% off Electricity | €1,244.24 | |
33% on Standard Electricity | €1,245.93 | |
Average Annual Electricity Bill in Ireland, €1,394.70 | ||
25% on Standard Electricity | €1,431.99 | |
No Discount | €1,448.22 | |
No Discount | €1,835.81 | |
No Discount | €2,001.73 | |
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*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: September 2024
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What Are the Current Electric Ireland Discounts?
Starting in June 2024, Electric Ireland is currently offering the following discounts for new customers when they switch provider to one of their price plans:
Tariff | Discount |
---|---|
Electricity Only Tariffs | 28% |
Smart Electricity Tariffs | 30% |
Gas Tariffs | 22% |
Dual Fuel Tariffs | 28% |
Pay As You Go Tariffs | No Discount |
What Is The Contact Number For Electric Ireland?
Electric Ireland's free customer contact number is 1800 372 372 which is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm.
For Electric Ireland business customers, you can call 1800 372 787, open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm for questions regarding SMEs. You can also can email [email protected].
For more detailed contact information, visit our Electric Ireland contact page.
Below you will find the main contact options for Electric Ireland:
Contact Method | Contact Details |
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Electric Ireland Phone Number | 1800 372 372 |
Electric Ireland Email Address | |
Electric Ireland Mailing Address | Electric Ireland |
Electric Ireland Web Chat
There is also an Electric Ireland web chat where you can talk to a customer service agent without needing to call. The web chat service is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm is available on the main contact page of the Electric Ireland website.
What Are Electric Ireland's Reviews Like?
Electric Ireland currently has an average rating of 1.4 stars out of 5 across popular rating websites such as Google and Trustpilot.
Negative reviews often comment on their customer service, issues with billing and pricing as their main sources of frustration with the supplier.
In contrast, reviewers who left positive comments highlighted how issues had been resolved quickly for them, along with feeling relatively satisfied with the service offered by the provider.
For a more in-depth look, visit our Electric Ireland reviews page.
How Can I Pay My Electric Ireland Bill?
Electric Ireland provides a variety of options for you to pay your electricity and gas bills. They are:
- Pay Online
Log in to your Electric Ireland account and pay directly online. - Direct Debit
You can sign up for direct debit billing via your Electric Ireland online account. Be sure to include your 9-digit Electric Ireland account number - By Post
Send a cheque payable to Electric Ireland to:
Electric Ireland
PO Box 323
Little Island
Cork - Payzone
You can pay your Electric Ireland bill at any Payzone shop. Be sure to bring a copy of your bill when making the payment. You can find your nearest Payzone shop by clicking here.
Electric Ireland Customers in Dublin and Cork
While Electric Ireland offer the same service to everyone no matter where you live in Ireland, customers living in Dublin and Cork can avail of additional services and benefits. Have a look at our guides for customers living in Dublin and Cork to find out more.
How Do I Register for an Electric Ireland Login Account?
To register for your Electric Ireland login account, you will need to sign up online.
Go to the Electric Ireland website, click ‘My Login’ in the top menu bar, and then click ‘Don't have an online account? Sign up’. To create your account, you’ll need to have:
- Your Electric Ireland Account number
- The last six digits of your MPRN and or GPRN number.
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- Your date of birth
Your Electric Ireland login account allows you to manage your account entirely online without needing to call Electric Ireland up. Here’s a list of the main features you have with your Electric Ireland login:
- ⚡ Electric Ireland Login Features
- Pay your Electric Ireland bills online
- Set up Direct Debits
- Submit meter readings
- Get an Electric Ireland online billing discount (often grouped with a Direct Debit discount)
- Monitor your energy usage
- Track your solar panels
- Manage your Electric Ireland rewards
- Top up your SPAYG (Smarter PAYG) meter
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