2026 SSE Airtricity Smart Meter Plans: Rates & Savings Guide

What Are SSE Airtricity’s Smart Meter Rates?

What Are SSE Airtricity’s Smart Meter Rates
Plan Type	Day Rate	Night Rate	Peak (5pm–7pm)	Est. Annual Bill
Smart Everyday	30.84c/kWh	30.84c/kWh	30.84c/kWh	€1,645
Smart Day/Night/Peak	32.64c/kWh	20.97c/kWh	36.55c/kWh	€1,572
Smart EV Max	28.00c/kWh	8.00c/kWh (11pm–5am)	32.00c/kWh	Variable
Smart Weekends	27.72c/kWh	17.50c/kWh	30.50c/kWh	€1,506

Unit rates are displayed excluding VAT and include applicable discounts. Estimated Annual Bills (EAB) include 9% VAT, PSO Levy, and all applicable charges. Based on average consumption of 4,200 kWh for urban meters.

SSE Airtricity’s cheapest smart meter rate is their Smart Day/Night/Peak with a peak rate of 36.55c per kWh, including a 25% discount for new customers. For a full overview of all plans, visit our SSE Airtricity guide.

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How Do SSE Airtricity Smart Rates Compare to Other Providers?

SSE Airtricity currently offers some of the most competitive smart discounts in Ireland, with a 25% unit rate reduction for new customers in their first year.

How Do SSE Airtricity Smart Rates Compare to Other Providers
Supplier	Offer Details	Selectra Score	Est. Annual Bill
Energia Smart Electricity	36% discount, 12-month, 100% green	A	€1,235
SSE Airtricity Smart Electricity	35% discount, 12-month, 100% green	C	€1,323
Ecopower Smart Electricity	29% discount, 12-month, 100% green	D	€1,325
Energia Smart Data	€135 cashback, 30% discount	—	€1,326
Electric Ireland Smart Electricity	16% discount, €30 cashback	D	€1,351
Flogas Smart 24hr	29% discount, smart meter required	—	€1,383

When making your final choice, remember to look beyond the unit rate: Check if the plan includes Welcome Credit (SSE often offers €100–€150). Review the Peak Rate—a high 5pm–7pm rate can cancel out night-time savings. Look at the Exit Fee—most SSE smart plans have a €50 penalty for leaving before 12 months.

Do SSE Airtricity Smart Meter Rates Have Standing Charges?

Yes. Like all electricity plans in Ireland, SSE Airtricity’s smart meter tariffs include a standing charge. This is a fixed daily cost that covers the overheads of maintaining the national grid and the supply network.

Do SSE Airtricity Smart Meter Rates Have Standing Charges
Meter Category	Annual Charge (Inc. VAT)
Urban Smart Meter	€263.86
Rural Smart Meter	€331.20

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To move to a ‘Smart Lifestyle’ plan, you must have a smart meter installed by ESB Networks.

For Existing SSE Airtricity Customers

Log in to My Account on the SSE Airtricity website or mobile app (see our SSE Airtricity login guide if you need help)
Navigate to the “Plan & Usage” or “Renewals” section
Compare the smart profiles and select the one that fits your routine
Confirm your switch. It may take up to 30 days for ESB Networks to verify your meter data

For New Customers Switching to SSE Airtricity

Visit the SSE Airtricity website and choose your preferred Smart Lifestyle plan
Enter your 11-digit MPRN and a current meter reading
Provide your bank details to set up a Direct Debit (required for 25% new customer discount)
SSE Airtricity will contact your old supplier to finalise the switch—no interruption to power supply

Contact the SSE Airtricity Sales Team at 0818 81 81 10 or Customer Service at 0818 81 22 20 (Mon–Fri, 8am–6:30pm). For all contact options, see our SSE Airtricity contact page. Interested in generating your own energy? Explore SSE Airtricity solar panels.

What Are the Benefits of Choosing an SSE Airtricity Smart Plan?

Smart Insights Dashboard: A visual breakdown of your energy usage by category (Heating, Appliances, etc.)
EnergiHub Integration: Advanced automation for EV owners to ensure charging only happens during the cheapest hours
Environmental Impact: SSE Airtricity provides 100% green electricity as standard on these plans

Which SSE Airtricity Plan Is Right for Your Household?

The Smart Everyday (Flat Rate)

This plan is the ‘safety net’ for Irish families. It functions exactly like a traditional 24-hour plan but utilises the smart meter’s data capabilities. It is ideal if you cannot shift your energy usage away from the dinner-time peak (5pm to 7pm).

The Smart Day/Night/Peak (Optimiser)

This ‘Time-of-Use’ plan is the most popular choice for 2026. To see real savings, you should aim to move at least 20% of your usage to the night window (11pm–8am). Running your dishwasher and tumble dryer after 11pm is the most effective strategy here.

The Smart EV Max (Tech-Heavy Homes)

Designed for the growing number of EV drivers, this plan offers a ‘Super-Off-Peak’ window between 11pm and 5am. At roughly 8c per unit, it is the cheapest electricity currently available in the Irish market, provided you have a home charger or battery storage.

Pros and Cons of SSE Smart Plans

Advantages

No Estimated Bills: Say goodbye to the shock of a ‘catch-up’ bill
Half-Hourly Data: Granular visibility into your spending habits
Environmental Impact: Better grid management reduces the need for fossil-fuel peaking plants

Disadvantages

The Peak Penalty: High rates between 5pm–7pm can punish busy families
Permanent Switch: It is nearly impossible to revert to a non-smart plan once activated

Frequently Asked Questions About SSE Airtricity smart meter plans

No. Once you activate smart services, you cannot revert to a traditional legacy manual-read plan. However, SSE Airtricity offers the Smart Everyday plan, which uses the same flat-rate pricing as a standard 24-hour plan while still providing the data insights of a smart meter.

Most SSE Airtricity smart plans are 12-month fixed-term contracts. If you switch to a different supplier or terminate before the year is up, a termination charge of €50 per utility typically applies. There is a 14-day cooling-off period after sign-up where you can cancel without penalty.

In most cases, no. Your smart meter sends readings automatically to ESB Networks. However, it can take up to 30 days after installation for remote communication to be fully established. During this window, you may still be asked to submit a manual reading.

There is no upfront charge for the installation of a smart meter. The national rollout is managed by ESB Networks and the cost is recovered through ‘Use of System’ charges already included in every Irish electricity bill.

As of 2026, smart meter plans in Ireland are only available for electricity. If you are a dual-fuel customer, your gas will continue to be billed on a standard rate based on manual or estimated readings.