Energia
SSE Airtricity
Energia vs SSE Airtricity at a glance
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| Offerings | Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel | Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel |
| Electricity plans | 7 | 4 |
| Gas plans | 1 | 1 |
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| Phone | 0818 405 405 | 0818 81 22 20 |
How Do Energia and SSE Airtricity Compare?
Energia
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Rates: Energia vs SSE Airtricity
Energia currently offers 7 electricity plans and 1 gas plan, while SSE Airtricity has 4 electricity plans and 1 gas plan. The cheapest electricity unit rate from Energia starts at 13.92 c/kWh, compared to 19.24 c/kWh from SSE Airtricity. For gas, Energia starts at 9.30 c/kWh versus 8.35 c/kWh from SSE Airtricity. 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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Standard, 24hr Regular25.04 c/kWh €306.69/yr standing 
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Standard, 24hr Regular28.29 c/kWh €303.50/yr standing 
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NightSaver Regular27.45 c/kWh €304.85/yr standing
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NightSaver Regular28.67 c/kWh €310.61/yr standing
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Smart Electricity Regular24.73 c/kWh €306.68/yr standing
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Smart Electricity Regular19.24 c/kWh €303.50/yr standing 
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Smart 24 Hour Variable25.78 c/kWh €243.13/yr standing |
Smart Everyday Variable28.29 c/kWh €242.07/yr standing |
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Smart Day Night Variable13.92 c/kWh €304.56/yr standing |
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Smart Data Variable30.38 c/kWh €306.68/yr standing |
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Smart 24 Hours Variable25.78 c/kWh €243.13/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 Regular9.30 c/kWh €129.91/yr standing
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Standard Gas Regular8.35 c/kWh €139.72/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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Smart Data Dual unknownElec: 24.35 c/kWh Elec standing: €243.09/yr Gas: 6.51 c/kWh Gas standing: €129.91/yr |
Smart Dual Day Night Peak unknownElec: 29.94 c/kWh Elec standing: €242.07/yr Gas: 8.35 c/kWh Gas standing: €139.72/yr |
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Smart 24 Hour unknownElec: 23.20 c/kWh Elec standing: €243.13/yr Gas: 6.51 c/kWh Gas standing: €129.91/yr |
Smart Dual Everyday unknownElec: 28.29 c/kWh Elec standing: €242.07/yr Gas: 8.35 c/kWh Gas standing: €139.72/yr |
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Smart Data Dual Discount variableElec: 27.06 c/kWh Elec standing: €243.13/yr Gas: 7.23 c/kWh Gas standing: €129.91/yr |
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Unit rates excl. VAT, incl. discounts. Annual costs incl. 9% VAT & all charges.
Is Energia or SSE Airtricity better?
When it comes to plan variety, Energia offers 8 domestic plans, while SSE Airtricity offers 5 domestic plans.
In terms of customer satisfaction, Energia has a weighted rating of 3.9/5, compared to SSE Airtricity at 3.9/5.
Energia supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel, while SSE Airtricity supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Energia vs SSE Airtricity
For electricity, Energia is cheaper with a lowest unit rate of 13.92 c/kWh, compared to 19.24 c/kWh from SSE Airtricity. For gas, SSE Airtricity is cheaper at 8.35 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 SSE Airtricity and your new supplier will handle the rest, including notifying Energia.
Energia has a weighted customer rating of 3.9/5, while SSE Airtricity scores 3.9/5. Read detailed reviews on our Energia reviews and SSE Airtricity reviews pages.
Energia supplies Electricity, Gas, Dual fuel, while SSE Airtricity 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.