What Are Electric Ireland's Rates for 2024?
As of October 2024, Electric Ireland's 24hr, standard electricity plan costs an estimated €1,246 per year. The Electric Ireland free contact phone number is 1800 372 372. To contact Electric Ireland customer support, you can call 1800 372 372. Electric Ireland is offering up to 30% off on their various electricity and gas deals.
Electric Ireland New Customer Discounts Electric Ireland are offering discounts to new customers who sign up today including up to 30% off standard electricity, smart electricity and dual fuel plans along with a 22% discount on gas only plans. In addition, new customers will receive a €120 cashback when signing up. Offers valid from June 2024.
Electric Ireland Rates 2024
Electric Ireland's standard unit rate is currently 35.83c for electricity and 12.01c for gas.
Electric Ireland offer several price plans to choose from. As Ireland’s biggest energy supplier, they offer price plans for the following:
- Electricity Only
- Smart Electricity
- Gas
- Dual Fuel
- Pay as you Go
Electricity Only Plans
Electric Ireland's standard, 24hr urban plan has an estimated annual bill of €1,334.21.
The cheapest electricity only plan from Electric Ireland is their urban night storage plan, with an estimated annual bill of €1,090.43.
🛠️ Electricity Only Tariffs
Urban Meter
Urban 24hr
- Unit Rate: 25.80c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €250.77
- EAB: €1,376.46
Urban Nightsaver
- Day Rate: 27.55c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.58c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €341.24
- EAB: €1,247.24
Urban Night Storage
- Unit Rate: 25.80c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.58c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €263.42
- EAB: €1,132.68
Rural Meter
Rural 24hr
- Unit Rate: 25.80c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €314.98
- EAB: €1,440.67
Rural Nightsaver
- Day Rate: 27.55c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.58c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €413.13
- EAB: €1,319.14
Rural Night Storage
- Unit Rate: 25.80c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.58c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €327.63
- EAB: €1,196.89
Last updated: September 2024
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
Night Rate Plans
Electric Ireland's nightsaver plan currently costs an estimated €1,117.56 per year, with a day rate of 27.55c /kWh and a night rate of 13.58c /kWh.
Smart Meter Plans
Customers with activated smart meters can now avail of Electric Ireland's smart electricity price plans.
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: €1,386.66
Rural Smart Meter
- Peak Rate: 29.11c /kWh
- Day Rate: 27.28c /kWh
- Night Rate: 14.34c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €314.98
- EAB: €1,450.88
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: €143.28
- EAB: €1,941
SPAYG NightSaver Urban
- Day Rate: 38.26c /kWh
- Night Rate: 18.87c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €328.58
- Prepay Service: €131.45
- EAB: €1,701.95
Rural Meter
SPAYG Electricity Rural
- Unit Rate: 35.83c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €314.98
- Prepay Service: €143.28
- EAB: €2,005.29
SPAYG NightSaver Rural
- Day Rate: 38.26c /kWh
- Night Rate: 18.87c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €400.48
- Prepay Service: €131.45
- EAB: €1,773.84
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: €2,547.83
Standard Urban Night Storage
- Unit Rate: 25.08c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.21c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €419.38
- EAB: €2,311.16
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: €2,424.71
Standard Rural Tariffs
Standard Rural 24 Hour
- Unit Rate: 25.08c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €470.93
- EAB: €2,612.04
Standard Rural Night Storage
- Unit Rate: 25.08c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.21c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €483.59
- EAB: €2,375.38
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: €2,652.34
Standard Rural Nightsaver
- Day Rate: 26.78c /kWh
- Night Rate: 13.21c /kWh
- Gas Rate: 8.40c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €569.09
- EAB: €2,496.61
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.
Does Electric Ireland Have Any Green Tariffs?
Electric Ireland does offer green tariffs where the rate is slightly higher but for 100% renewable energy. This means that the electricity generated for your home on this tariff is powered through solar panels and wind energy.
Electric Ireland’s best green tariff is available from €1,680.15 for electricity only on an urban meter.
🌲 Green Energy Tariffs
Urban Meter
Urban 24hr Green
- Unit Rate: 34.03c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €250.77
- EAB: €1,680.15
Urban Night Storage Green
- Unit Rate: 34.03c /kWh
- Night Rate: 18.04c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €263.42
- EAB: €1,356.87
Rural Meter
Rural 24hr Green
- Unit Rate: 34.03c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €314.98
- EAB: €1,744.36
Rural Night Storage Green
- Unit Rate: 34.03c /kWh
- Night Rate: 18.04c /kWh
- Standing Charge: €327.63
- EAB: €1,421.08
Last updated: September 2024
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
Electric Ireland Standing Charges, 2024
In addition to the PSO levy, you also need to pay the Electric Ireland standing charges. These are included in your bill and help pay for your property to be connected to the electricity and gas.
Here are the current Electric Ireland standing charges:
Meter Type | Standing Charge | PSO Levy | Total Fixed Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
24 Hour Urban | €272.61/year | €0.00/year | €272.61 |
24 Hour Rural | €342.39/year | €0.00/year | €342.39 |
Urban Night Storage | €286.38/year | €0.00/year | €286.38 |
Rural Night Storage | €356.16/year | €0.00/year | €356.16 |
Urban Smart Meter | €272.61/year | €0.00/year | €272.61 |
Rural Smart Meter | €342.39/year | €0.00/year | €342.39 |
Night Saver charges only apply if you have a separate Night Storage Heating meter.
Switching to Electric Ireland
Switching online is the most convenient for new electricity and gas customers:
- ⚡ Switching Online to Electric Ireland
- Find a recent energy bill to have all the necessary details at hand
- Visit the Electric Ireland website
- Click on the switch now button on the home page
- Use the filters to look for a plan that suits you
- When you find the plan you want, click the sign-up now option
- Fill in your details
- You will receive an email confirming your switch
If you prefer to switch over the phone, you can contact Electric Ireland directly on 1800 30 50 90 and a member of their switching team will assist you with the process. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm and Saturday's from 9am to 5.30pm.
Before switching to any energy provider, it is important to have the following information ready to make the switch as convenient as possible
- A recent energy bill
- Your MPRN number (or GPRN number if switching gas plans)
- Your eircode
- Your personal details
- Phone Number
- Bank details (including your IBAN if you want to set up direct debit)
Need Help Switching?
If you need help to compare prices between energy suppliers and Electric Ireland, our dedicated team here at Selectra can help. By calling, 📞 01 913 1771 one of our agents will be on hand to offer their expertise and help you make the right choice when choosing a new energy provider.
How Do Electric Ireland’s Rates Compare?
As Ireland's largest energy supplier, Electric Ireland offers competitive rates across all of their price plans. Let's see how the suppliers compare with those of other energy suppliers in Ireland.
Electricity Plans Compared
At the moment, Electric Ireland is the fifth-cheapest electricity supplier in Ireland, offering an EAB of €1,249.38 including €85 cashback when you sign up for their Standard Urban 24 hour tariff.
This is compared to the current 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 |
|---|---|---|
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.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | 28% on Standard Electricity | €1,246.43 |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | 33% on Standard Electricity | €1,257.40 |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | 37% off Electricity | €1,270.59 |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | Fixed Rate Offer | €1,271.62 |
.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | 22% on Standard Electricity | €1,374.98 |
Average Annual Electricity Bill in Ireland, €1,394.70 | ||
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.png){kind=logo} Contact Details | No Discount | €1,878.07 |
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*Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Calculations based on average consumption figures for an urban home with a standard meter. All discounts and cashback have been applied.
Last updated: October 2024
Night Rates Compared
Electric Ireland currently has the cheapest nightsaver deal in Ireland for an estimated €1,117.56 per year on an Urban meter.
Supplier | Best Offer | Estimated Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Details | Fixed Discount Deal | €1,175.98 |
| Contact Details | 28% Discount | €1,178.98 |
| Contact Details | 30% Discount | €1,188.96 |
| Contact Details | 37% off Electricity | €1,210.79 |
| Contact Details | Fixed Rate Offer | €1,215.94 |
| Contact Details | Fixed Rate Offer | €1,335.90 |
| Contact Details | 25% Discount | €1,352.62 |
| Contact Details | No Discount | €1,448.06 |
| Contact Details | No Discount | €1,842.44 |
| Contact Details | No Discount | €2,147.28 |
*Prices include VAT, standing charges, levies, and provider discounts. All tariffs are based on Urban standing charges.
Last updated: October 2024.
Smart Plans Compared
Electric Ireland currently has the 4th cheapest smart electricity plan for an estimated €1,204.17 per year on an urban meter.
This is compared to the current cheapest provider on the market, Yuno Energy, who are offering an estimated annual bill for €1,194.02.
| Supplier | Best Offer | Estimated Annual Bill (EAB) |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Details | Fixed Discount | €1,165.47 |
| Contact Details | 30% Discount | €1,173.96 |
| Contact Details | 30% Discount | €1,199.28 |
| Contact Details | 26% off Smart Electricity | €1,199.49 |
| Contact Details | Fixed Rate Offer | €1,205.43 |
| Contact Details | Fixed Rate Offer | €1,333.12 |
| Contact Details | 25% Discount | €1,408.47 |
| Contact Details | No Discount | €1,478.63 |
| Contact Details | No Discount | €1,708.45 |
| Contact Details | No Discount | €1,767.31 |
Smart meter rates calculated according to latest rates published by suppliers with applied discounts. Calculations made by Selectra, actual supplier offers may vary.
Last Updated: October 2024
Gas Plans Compared
Electric Ireland are currently the 4th cheapest gas only provider with an estimated annual bill for €1,307.48.
This is compared to the current cheapest provider, SSE Airtricity, who are offering an estimated annual bill for €1,180.20.
Supplier | Best Offer | Estimated Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Details | 20% Discount | €1,180.20 |
| Contact Details | 20% Discount | €1,223.33 |
| Contact Details | No Discount | €1,226.34 |
Average Annual Gas Bill in Ireland, €1,245.66 | ||
| Contact Details | 20% Discount | €1,307.48 |
| Contact Details | 10% off Gas | €1,377.77 |
| Contact Details | No Discount | €1,546.23 |
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*Figures are for illustrative purposes only. All discounts and cashback have been applied to price. Calculations based on average consumption figures. Average annual bill calculated using a weighted average according to the market share of each supplier. Last updated, October 2024
Pay as you Go Compared
Electric Ireland currently have the second-cheapest pay as you go price plan, with an estimated annual bill of €1,939.16.
This is compared to the current cheapest provider, PrepayPower, who are offering an estimated annual bill for €1,835.81.
Supplier | Best Offer | Price per year |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Details | Standard | €1,878.07 |
| Contact Details | Smarter Prepay Electricity | €1,887.53 |
| Contact Details | Standard | €2,043.98 |
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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: October 2024
Dual Fuel Compared
Electric Ireland currently have the third-cheapest dual fuel price plan, with an estimated annual bill of €2,512.60.
This is compared to the current cheapest provider, Flogas, who are offering an estimated annual bill for €2,417.20
Supplier | Best Offer | Price per year |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Details | Fixed Rate Offer | €2,443.25 |
| Contact Details | Fixed Rate Offer | €2,456.62 |
| Contact Details | 22% on Electricity and Gas | €2,459.51 |
| Contact Details | 30% on Electricity and Gas | €2,468.98 |
| Contact Details | 32% off Dual Fuel | €2,471.84 |
| Contact Details | 24% on Electricity, 20% on Gas | €2,566.86 |
| Contact Details | No Discount | €3,424.29 |
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*Figures are for illustrative purposes only. All discounts and cashback have been applied to the price. Calculations based on average consumption figures for an urban home with a 24-hour standard meter.
Last updated: October 2024
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