Comparison of Electricity Prices in Ireland


By doing a comparison of electricity prices and switching to the cheapest deal, households can still save significant amounts of money in 2024. (Over €500 a year for average usage). Prices are falling and some good deals are starting to appear. Bord Gais Energy and Electric Ireland recently announced price cuts – and we have included these in our comparison.

The electricity switching market in Ireland is usually very competitive. Most energy suppliers regularly have special offers, discount codes or cashback promotions. These offers are probably going to be more common now as energy prices fall in 2024.

Figures from the CRU show that many thousands of people in Ireland have never switched electricity suppliers – (about 35% of all households). But – there are still substantial savings to be made by switching your electricity supplier.


Who has the Cheapest Electricity Deal in Ireland in March 2024 ?

On March 11th 2024 we compared the Electricity Prices available in Ireland for new customers on standard meters and this is what we found: (All prices take account of the VAT and PSO Levy ).

See the figures below.

Annual
Electricity Usage

Cheapest Electricity
Provider
(Over 1st Year)
2nd Cheapest Provider
(Over 1st Year)
Very High (8000 kWh)One Big SwitchEnergia
High (6000kWh)One Big SwitchEnergia
Medium (4200 kWh)EnergiaOne Big Switch
Low (3000 kWH)EnergiaOne Big Switch

Very High Electricity Usage

A large household with more than 5 or 6 occupants could use as much as 8000 kwh a year. This is almost double the average usage.

A fixed-rate deal available through One Big Switch with Yuno Energy is currently the lowest priced deal in year one – at €2335. (including €20 cashback)

Energia has a discounted rate that works out at €2339 in year one. You can see more at Switcher


High Electricity Usage:


Electricity consumption of 6000 kwH per year might be typical for high-usage households. Generally speaking, electricity usage will be higher than average in larger homes with four or more occupants.
However, some smaller households that use electricity for both heating and hot water may also have high electricity.

A fixed-rate deal available through One Big Switch with Yuno Energy is currently the lowest priced deal in year one – at €1812. (including €20 cashback)

Energia has a discounted offer that works out at €1813 in year one. .


Average Electricity Usage


For medium-sized homes that probably use gas, oil or solid fuel to provide heating and hot water, an annual electricity usage of about 4200 Kwh a year would be typical. (This is the national average usage figure.)

Energia has a deal that works out at €1340 in year one.

A fixed-rate deal available through One Big Switch with Yuno Energy works out at €1342. (including €20 cashback) in year one.


Best for Low Electricity Usage :


Smaller households will use less electricity. Typical usage for a 1 or 2-person household that doesn’t use electricity for heating might be 3000kwh per year.

Energia has a discount offer that works out at €1025 in year one. You can see more prices at Switcher

A fixed-rate deal available through One Big Switch with Yuno Energy is currently the second lowest priced deal in year one – at €1029. (including €20 cashback)


electricity comparison

Switch Annually

In all cases – after the first 12 months with a supplier, households should always compare electricity prices and look into switching supplier again to obtain the best deal.
Sometimes it can be worth switching before your 12 month contract ends. Most suppliers will charge a €50 fee if you leave within 12 months – but if the new supplier has an offer that is a lot cheaper , it can be worth paying the fee to avoid missing out on a good deal.

If you register with One Big Switch they often have good deals for members on electricity as well as broadband and insurance.



Important – If you also have natural gas you should check our  Dual Fuel Price Comparison 


Ultimately it would be best if you were planning on switching your energy supplier every 12 months to take advantage of all these special offers. If you don’t switch, your provider will just put you back on their standard rates after the first year.
Switching only takes a few minutes – and as we have shown it can easily save you hundreds of Euros on electricity bills over a year.

Figures correct March 11th 2024


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