Beat the Price Increases and Save Money on Electricity in 2026
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32% Discount
As of January 2026, Electric Ireland are offering a 20% discount on their 24hr, standard electricity plan for new customers for an estimated €1,337.43 per year with a discounted unit rate of 27.77c per kWh. The Electric Ireland free phone number is 1800 372 372, 8am–8pm Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Sat. If you are looking to switch electricity provider, you can call 📞(01) 913 1771.
Electric Ireland offer tariffs on the following for your home energy needs:
In the following sections you will find a breakdown of the tariffs available from the provider and how they compare to other providers on the market.
Urban Dual Fuel
Urban 24hr + Gas
Urban Nightsaver + Gas
Rural Dual Fuel
Rural 24hr + Gas
Rural Nightsaver + Gas
Last Updated: January 2026
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
Standard Smart Tariff
Urban Smart Meter
Rural Smart Meter
Last Updated: January 2026
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
Urban Meter
SPAYG Electricity Urban
Rural Meter
SPAYG Electricity Rural
Last Updated: January 2026
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
Gas Tariff
Last Updated: January 2026
EAB calculated based on average gas usage (11,000 kWh) with VAT and Carbon Tax included.
Standard Urban Tariffs
Standard Urban 24 Hour
Standard Urban Nightsaver
Standard Rural Tariffs
Standard Rural 24 Hour
Standard Rural Nightsaver
Last Updated: January 2026
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.
Thinking of Switching to Electric Ireland?
An electricity standing charge is a fixed daily fee that covers the maintenance and upkeep of the electricity network and is charged to customers on an annual basis by electricity suppliers.
Below you will find the current standing charges from Electric Ireland for both Urban and Rural customers.
| Meter & Connection Type | Annual Charge (Incl. 9% VAT) |
|---|---|
| Urban 24hr Electricity | €250.77 |
| Rural 24hr Electricity | €314.98 |
| Urban Nightsaver Electricity | €328.58 |
| Rural Nightsaver Electricity | €400.48 |
| Smart Meter (Urban) | €250.77 |
| Gas (Standard Meter) | €137.35 |
| Public Service Obligation (PSO) Levy | €19.10 |
Electric Ireland is currently offering the following discounts for new customers when they switch electricity provider to one of their price plans:
| Tariff Type | New Customer Discount |
|---|---|
| Electricity Only Tariffs | 20% |
| Smart Electricity Tariffs | 24% |
| Gas Only Tariffs | 22% |
| Dual Fuel Tariffs (Electricity & Gas) | 24% |
| Pay As You Go (PAYG) Tariffs | No Discount |
There are several options for customers who are looking to switch to Electric Ireland, including:
Before starting the switching process, it's important to get all the necessary details prepared in advanced:
During the switching process, there will be no interruption to your supply and upon completion, Electric Ireland will send you a welcome pack with details of your new connection and contract.
Electric Ireland's free customer contact number is 1800 372 372 which is open 8am–8pm Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Sat.
Below you will find the main contact options for Electric Ireland:
| Contact Method | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Electric Ireland Phone Number | 1800 372 372 8am–8pm Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Sat |
| Electric Ireland Email Address | [email protected] |
| Electric Ireland Mailing Address | Electric Ireland PO Box 841 South City Delivery Office Cork T12C825 |
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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.
Customer review websites such as Trustpilot can be a useful tool when trying to get an idea of how good a supplier is.
While they tend to be used mainly as complaint forums, they can offer some insight into the pros and cons of energy suppliers.
We look at the reviews left by Electric Ireland customers on two of the more important customer reviews website.
| Reviewer | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot | ⭐ | Complaints about quality of customer service and billing accuracy. |
| ⭐ | Issues with account setup and customer support accessibility. |
On the customer review site Trustpilot, Electric Ireland has over 550 customer reviews and an overall score of 1.5 out of five stars as of January 2026.
The majority of customers gave the supplier a negative review, with 1-star ratings making up the bulk of the feedback.
The issues that were reported mainly pertain to problems with customer service, long call wait times, and disputes regarding estimated bills.
A really poor company. Hopeless systems and billing practices, error after error... combined with a terrible tendency to bully and threaten their customers even when they are at fault.
The overall ranking for Electric Ireland on Google remains low at 1.4 out of five stars.
Reviewer sentiment is highly polarized. While the company is the largest supplier in Ireland, the sheer volume of customers often leads to reported delays in resolving technical account issues.
Common feedback focuses on the difficulty of reaching customer service representatives and issues with the mobile app's "Energy Insights" features.
If I could give no stars I would - awful customer service, we overpaid due to a fault on their side, and the money was taken out irrespective of being told several times there was a freeze on my account.
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Electric Ireland provides a variety of options for you to pay your electricity and gas bills. They are:
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 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:
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