Is Electric Ireland or Energia cheaper?

Energia is cheaper for electricity. Electric Ireland is cheaper for gas. However, the cheapest option depends on your usage and meter type. Use our energy comparator for a personalised estimate.

Which supplier has better customer reviews?

Electric Ireland has a weighted rating of 1.5/5, while Energia scores 3.9/5.

Electric Ireland vs Energia: which supplier is better?

Q: How do I compare Electric Ireland and Energia rates?

You can compare their rates side by side in the 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.

Electric Ireland

Energia

Electric Ireland vs Energia at a glance

Electric Ireland vs Energia comparison overview
	Electric Ireland	Energia
Offerings	Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel	Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel
Electricity plans	4	7
Gas plans	1	1
Customer rating	1.5/5	3.9/5
Phone	1800 372 372	0818 405 405

How Do Electric Ireland and Energia Compare?

Electric Ireland

Electric Ireland supplies electricity and gas to approximately 1.1 million residential and commercial customers. The company offers a variety of energy solutions including dual fuel tariffs, smart meter plans, and prepaid gas options. On top of this, Electric Ireland is committed to sustainability through its Net Zero product line, which includes services like solar panel installation, building retrofitting, and support for microgeneration projects.

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Energia

Energia provides 100% renewable energy to both residential and commercial customers throughout Ireland. Their diverse offerings include both standard and smart energy plans, specifically catering to users of solar panels and electric vehicles. Energia also supports renewable energy integration by providing feed-in tariffs along with services for the installation of solar panels and batteries. With a substantial network of wind farms, the company contributes 21% of the nation's wind-generated power.

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Rates: Electric Ireland vs Energia

Electric Ireland currently offers 4 electricity plans and 1 gas plan, while Energia has 7 electricity plans and 1 gas plan. The cheapest electricity unit rate from Electric Ireland starts at 14.99 c/kWh, compared to 13.92 c/kWh from Energia. For gas, Electric Ireland starts at 8.33 c/kWh versus 9.30 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

Electricity rates comparison
Electric Ireland	Energia
Standard, 24hr Regular 26.14 c/kWh €288.97/yr standing Selectra Score	Standard, 24hr Regular 25.04 c/kWh €306.69/yr standing Selectra Score
NightSaver Regular 27.91 c/kWh €301.45/yr standing Selectra Score	NightSaver Regular 27.45 c/kWh €304.85/yr standing Selectra Score
Smart Electricity Regular 14.99 c/kWh €288.97/yr standing Selectra Score	Smart Electricity Regular 24.73 c/kWh €306.68/yr standing Selectra Score
Smart 24 Variable 24.98 c/kWh €288.97/yr standing	Smart 24 Hour Variable 25.78 c/kWh €243.13/yr standing
—	Smart Day Night Variable 13.92 c/kWh €304.56/yr standing
—	Smart Data Variable 30.38 c/kWh €306.68/yr standing
—	Smart 24 Hours Variable 25.78 c/kWh €243.13/yr standing Selectra Score

Unit rates excl. VAT, incl. discounts. Annual costs incl. 9% VAT & all charges.

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Gas rates comparison

Gas rates comparison
Electric Ireland	Energia
Standard Gas Regular 8.33 c/kWh €143.08/yr standing Selectra Score	Standard Gas Regular 9.30 c/kWh €129.91/yr standing Selectra Score

Unit rates excl. VAT, incl. discounts. Annual costs incl. 9% VAT & all charges.

Dual fuel rates comparison

Dual fuel rates comparison
Electric Ireland	Energia
Standard Dual Fuel Regular Elec: 24.29 c/kWh Elec standing: €230.06/yr Gas: 8.11 c/kWh Gas standing: €143.08/yr	Standard Dual Fuel Regular Elec: 25.82 c/kWh Elec standing: €309.19/yr Gas: 6.82 c/kWh Gas standing: €129.91/yr Selectra Score
Smart Dual Fuel SmartDual Elec: 13.57 c/kWh Elec standing: €288.97/yr Gas: 7.79 c/kWh Gas standing: €137.35/yr	Smart Data Dual SmartDual Elec: 27.34 c/kWh Elec standing: €309.19/yr Gas: 6.51 c/kWh Gas standing: €129.91/yr
Smart Dual 24 SmartDual Elec: 23.73 c/kWh Elec standing: €288.97/yr Gas: 7.90 c/kWh Gas standing: €137.35/yr	Smart 24 Hour SmartDual Elec: 23.20 c/kWh Elec standing: €309.19/yr Gas: 6.51 c/kWh Gas standing: €129.91/yr
Smart Dual Fuel Nightboost SmartDual Elec: 28.01 c/kWh Elec standing: €301.45/yr Gas: 8.61 c/kWh Gas standing: €137.35/yr	Smart Dual 24 Hours Variable Elec: 25.78 c/kWh Elec standing: €306.68/yr Gas: 7.23 c/kWh Gas standing: €0.00/yr
—	Smart Data Dual Discount Variable Elec: 27.06 c/kWh Elec standing: €243.13/yr Gas: 7.23 c/kWh Gas standing: €129.91/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 8 domestic plans.

In terms of customer satisfaction, Electric Ireland has a weighted rating of 1.5/5, compared to Energia at 3.9/5.

Electric Ireland supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel, while Energia supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel.

The best way to find out which supplier is right for you is to compare their offers directly. Use our energy comparator →

Need Help Choosing the Right Supplier?

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Selectra's opinion on Electric Ireland

Electric Ireland's advantage is its established reliability and comprehensive service, offering a range of tariffs and offers for both electricity and gas customers. In addition, they also offer home energy services, including solar panel installation. Despite this, recurring customer service concerns and criticism over high pricing may go against Ireland's largest energy supplier.

Selectra's opinion on Energia

Energia's strengths lie in their competitive pricing, and comprehensive energy services for both domestic and business customers. They also offer 100% renewable electricity sourced from Irish wind farms. Much like with other large providers in Ireland, they can often be criticised for issues relating to customer service and high pricing.

Reviews for Electric Ireland vs Energia

Electric Ireland

1.5/5

Trustpilot

1.6/5 (569)

Google

1.4/5 (523)

Selectra

1.3/5 (3)

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Energia

3.9/5

Trustpilot

3.8/5 (5,412)

Google

4.4/5 (645)

Selectra

2.1/5 (3)

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Learn More About Electric Ireland and Energia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Ireland vs Energia

For electricity, Energia is cheaper with a lowest unit rate of 13.92 c/kWh, compared to 14.99 c/kWh from Electric Ireland. For gas, Electric Ireland is cheaper at 8.33 c/kWh versus 9.30 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 1.5/5, 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.