Electricity
Comparison of Electricity Costs in Ireland
Prices Updated January 20th 2010
Figures based on usage of 500 units a month over 12 months
| Supplier |
Price in cent per KwH inc VAT | Annual Cost € for 6000 Units |
Saving € |
| Bord Gais Dual Fuel + DD |
13.76 | 930 | 134 |
| Airtricity Payment Plan + DD |
13.93 | 940 | 124 |
| Airtricity DD | 14.08 | 949 | 115 |
| Bord Gais DD | 14.09 | 950 | 114 |
| Bord Gais Standard |
14.40 | 968 | 96 |
| Airtricity Ebill | 15.04 | 1007 | 57 |
| Airtricity Standard | 15.21 | 1017 | 47 |
| ESB | 16.00 | 1064 | 0 |
Bord Gais only guarantee the above discounted rates for the first year – then they just guarantee to be 5% below ESB rates for the second and third year.
Airtricity guarantee the above discounted rates for new customers until the end of 2010.
Note - Price Comparison is based on the Residential 24 Hour Urban Tariff