Electricity
Comparison of Electricity Prices in Ireland Prices
Updated January 31st 2012
The cheapest Electricity price “on paper” strictly depends on how big a user of Electricity you are.
For low usage – under 3200 kwH per year – Bord Gais works out the cheapest because of the lower standing charge. (Pay by Direct debit and have eBills)
If you go over 3200 kwH a year – then there is a slightly cheaper option from Airtricity …. BUT – but you have to sign up to a 2 year contract to get that rate. – AND if you break the contract you have to pay €70.
Even if you are a massive user of Electricity with bills in the region of say €330 every 2 months -the Airtricity option will only save you around €35 a year anyway
So in our opinion - it is not really worthwhile going for a 2 year contract.
The prices shown below are the lowest prices from the various suppliers for Electricity Only - and some of the higher prices for comparison. Figures are based on usage of 3710 kw/h per year . In the example shown – the customer on ESb standard rates could save €106 a year by switching to Bord Gais for Electricity without being tied to a contract.
| Supplier |
Cent per KwH
|
Annual Standing Charge
|
Annual Cost for 3710 Units
|
Annual Saving |
| Airtricity *** 2 Yr Contract |
15.1
|
133
|
715
|
109
|
| Bord Gais DD + eBill |
15.59
|
117
|
718
|
106
|
| Bord Gais DD |
15.59
|
117
|
725
|
99
|
| Airtricity DD Ebill + 1 Yr Contract |
15.45
|
133
|
728
|
96
|
| Bord Gais Std |
16.13
|
117
|
738
|
86
|
| Airtricity – DD eBill NO Contractr |
15.99
|
133
|
749
|
75
|
| ESB Value Saver DD eBills |
17.27
|
120
|
800
|
24
|
| Bord Gais Standard | 17.92 |
117
|
804
|
20
|
| ESB | 18.37 |
120
|
824
|
0
|
Note - Price Comparison is based on the Residential 24 Hour Urban Tariff. Prices rounded to nearest Euro.
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