Electric Ireland
Energia
Electric Ireland vs Energia at a glance
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Energia
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| Offerings | Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel | Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel |
| Electricity plans | 4 | 8 |
| Gas plans | 1 | 1 |
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| Phone | 1800 372 372 | 0818 405 405 |
How Do Electric Ireland and Energia Compare?
Electric Ireland
Energia
Rates: Electric Ireland vs Energia
Electric Ireland currently offers 4 electricity plans and 1 gas plan, while Energia has 8 electricity plans and 1 gas plan. The cheapest electricity unit rate from Electric Ireland starts at 18.39 c/kWh, compared to 17.34 c/kWh from Energia. For gas, Electric Ireland starts at 10.06 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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Energia
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Standard, 24hr Regular31.27 c/kWh €314.98/yr standing 
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Standard, 24hr Regular30.28 c/kWh €337.02/yr standing 
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NightSaver Regular35.06 c/kWh €328.58/yr standing
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NightSaver Regular33.20 c/kWh €265.01/yr standing 
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Smart Electricity Regular18.39 c/kWh €314.98/yr standing
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Smart 24 Variable29.27 c/kWh €314.98/yr standing |
Smart 24 Hour Variable32.11 c/kWh €265.01/yr standing |
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Smart Day Night Variable17.34 c/kWh €331.97/yr standing |
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Smart Data Variable33.70 c/kWh €265.01/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 Regular10.06 c/kWh €149.71/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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Standard Dual Fuel RegularElec: 31.80 c/kWh Elec standing: €250.77/yr Gas: 10.23 c/kWh Gas standing: €149.71/yr |
Standard Dual Fuel RegularElec: 33.69 c/kWh Elec standing: €265.01/yr Gas: 8.90 c/kWh Gas standing: €141.60/yr 
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Smart Dual Fuel SmartDualElec: 17.80 c/kWh Elec standing: €314.98/yr Gas: 10.23 c/kWh Gas standing: €149.71/yr |
Smart Data Dual SmartDualElec: 38.32 c/kWh Elec standing: €337.02/yr Gas: 9.12 c/kWh Gas standing: €141.60/yr |
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Smart Dual 24 SmartDualElec: 31.14 c/kWh Elec standing: €314.98/yr Gas: 10.23 c/kWh Gas standing: €149.71/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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Smart Dual Fuel Nightboost SmartDualElec: 33.95 c/kWh Elec standing: €328.58/yr Gas: 11.18 c/kWh Gas standing: €149.71/yr |
EV Smart Dual Drive SmartDualElec: 40.16 c/kWh Elec standing: €265.01/yr Gas: 10.13 c/kWh Gas standing: €141.60/yr |
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EV Smart Dual Drive Plus SmartDualElec: 11.03 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 Electric Ireland or Energia better?
When it comes to plan variety, Electric Ireland offers 5 domestic plans, while Energia offers 9 domestic plans.
In terms of customer satisfaction, Electric Ireland has a weighted rating of 1.6/5, compared to Energia at 3.9/5.
Electric Ireland supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel, while Energia supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Ireland vs Energia
For electricity, Energia is cheaper with a lowest unit rate of 17.34 c/kWh, compared to 18.39 c/kWh from Electric Ireland. For gas, Electric Ireland is cheaper at 10.06 c/kWh versus 10.13 c/kWh from Energia. 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 Electric Ireland.
Electric Ireland has a weighted customer rating of 1.6/5, while Energia scores 3.9/5. Read detailed reviews on our Electric Ireland reviews and Energia reviews pages.
Electric Ireland 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.