Electricity and Gas Suppliers in Ireland
Energy Advice Centre
The latest energy news, expert tips and advice to help you save on home energy bills.

Saving Energy in the Summertime
As we come into the summertime, temperatures will (hopefully) soar and your days of debating an extra jumper or an additional degree on the thermostat

A third of Irish households living in energy poverty
A recent ESRI (Economic and Social Research Institute) report has uncovered that 29% of households in Ireland are living in energy poverty. Taoiseach Micheál

Government launches nationwide campaign to encourage energy efficiency
The Irish government has recently launched a nationwide public information campaign to encourage households and businesses to be more energy efficient, and also draw better

How to save energy in the kitchen
As we look at various ways to cut back on unnecessary energy consumption, you may be thinking along the lines of unused lights and over-charging

Want to save €90? Start by switching off your home appliances
Most of us have heard of “vampire devices”. These are the appliances in our home, such as gaming consoles, computer monitors and computers, which continue

Electricity and gas prices to drop with temporary Irish VAT reduction
The Irish government has approved plans to temporarily drop VAT from 13.5% to 9% between 1st May to 31st Oct. This is part of its

Energia prices to rise across electricity and gas
Energia recently announced that it will be increasing prices for both electricity and gas customers. Electricity and gas tariffs are both set to rise by

Bord Gáis Energy prices to rise across electricity and gas
Bord Gáis Energy recently announced that it will be increasing its prices for both electricity and gas customers. The average electricity bill is set to

‘Power to Switch’ re-accredited by CRU for fourth straight year
Power to Switch has once again been accredited by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) following our latest annual audit. This means you can

Bright Energy leaves Irish electricity market
Bright Energy, who only began supplying electricity in July 2020, have confirmed they are to leave the Irish energy market. They have blamed rising wholesale

UPDATED: Every household in Ireland to receive €200 credit for energy bills
UPDATED – APRIL 2022 Electricity customers will begin to notice the credit appearing on their bills between April 1st and June 30th. In January, the

What To Do in a Power Cut
Over the coming winter months, it is likely that we will experience unsettled weather, including a few storms. Most of the storms which arrive in

10 energy-saving gift ideas for Christmas
T’is the time for giving – and these gifts give a little more. We have compiled a list of our favourite energy-saving devices and items

Back to school: 12 tips on making the best savings this September
September comes with mixed blessings. The kids return to the classroom and are engaged once more, moving forward with their learning. However, the back-to-school period

Saving energy at home when you’re away
A holiday abroad might still seem like a thing of our dreams, many of us are looking to explore the UK. The trend for staycation

A guide to smart tariffs in Ireland
As the Smart Metering Programme is rolled out across Ireland and with electricity meters being upgraded to smart meters, consumers will start seeing the real, exciting

A guide to smart meters in Ireland
Ireland is set to get smart with energy over the next few years with the roll out of smart energy meters. Work is underway

New CRU survey reveals keen interest in clean energy and that switching is “easy”
Ireland’s energy regulator, the CRU (Commission for Regulation of Utilities), have just released the results of their annual consumer survey into the attitudes and experiences

Average Electric & Gas Bills for Households in Ireland
When it comes to searching out a new energy deal it can sometimes be helpful to understand how much your bills are compared to average

What costs make up my electricity and gas bill?
There are a range of costs and charges that go together to determine how much you end up paying for your home electricity and gas.