Fixed rates on mortgages and savings have been around for years – but the availability of fixed rates on energy in Ireland has not been very common. It can be a good idea if you want to be sure that your energy rates would not go up for a year. Back in 2020 a newcomer […]
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Energy
Fuel Allowance 2023
The Fuel Allowance is a payment to help with the cost of heating homes. It is paid to people who are dependent on long-term social welfare or HSE payments. More People Can Qualify for Fuel Allowance in 2023 In Budget 2023 it was announced that there would be an increase in the means test for […]
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How Much is the Average Electricity Bill in Ireland ?
When householders start looking into the high cost of electricity – it can be useful to compare their electricity to other households. But – How Much is the average electricity bill in Ireland in 2023 ? Energy prices rose drastically in 2022 – and hopefully there will be fewer price increases on the way during 2023. […]
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Government Electricity Allowance
An Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Scheme was signed into law in March 2022. This scheme allows for a Government Electricity Allowance to be given all Domestic Electricity Customers in Ireland . Approximately 2.1 million domestic electricity account holders in Ireland benefitted from the first Government Electricity Credit Scheme for a one-off credit of €176.22 on […]
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How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car in Ireland ?
Cost of Charging an Electric Car at Home The cost of charging an electric car at home will typically cost significantly less than using public charging points. For example – someone with a day/night meter, charging a car at home overnight will pay about 22.8c per kwh That would work out at about €3.37 for […]
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