Compare Electricity & Gas Prices in Ireland - November 2026
SmartSaver.ie, Ireland's independent comparison site, checks 66 electricity and 10 gas tariffs from 9 suppliers weekly. Prices are estimated annual bills based on average household usage: 4,200 kWh electricity and 11,000 kWh gas. Includes PSO levy and VAT at 9%.
Summary
- Electricity tariffs: 66
- Gas tariffs: 10
- Suppliers: 9 (Yuno Energy, Electric Ireland, Bord Gáis Energy, SSE Airtricity, Pinergy, Energia, Flogas, PrePay Power, Community Power)
- Cheapest electricity: €1412/year - Bord Gáis Energy (Welcome Back Smart Standard Plus Electricity Discount)
- Cheapest gas: €1158/year - Bord Gáis Energy (Welcome Back Gas Discount)
- Data checked: weekly, Mondays
Standard Meter Electricity (22 tariffs)
Single rate tariffs for homes with standard electricity meters.
- €1,434/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Welcome Back Smart All Day Electricity Discount (33% discount). 30.4c/kWh [Green]
- €1,435/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Welcome Back Electricity Discount (33% discount). 30.4c/kWh [Green]
- €1,547/yr - Energia: Smart 24 Hour (28% discount). 30.06c/kWh [Green]
- €1,572/yr - Electric Ireland: Home Electric+ Saver 16% (16% discount). 31.3c/kWh
- €1,600/yr - Electric Ireland: Energysaver 16% (16% discount). 31.95c/kWh
- €1,610/yr - SSE Airtricity: Smart Everyday Electricity (30% discount). 31.5c/kWh [Green]
- €1,610/yr - SSE Airtricity: Standard Meter Electricity (30% discount). 31.5c/kWh [Green]
- €1,637/yr - Energia: Standard Electricity (26% discount). 32.19c/kWh [Green]
- €1,642/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Smart All Day Electricity Discount (28% discount). 32.67c/kWh [Green]
- €1,642/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Electricity Discount (28% discount). 32.67c/kWh [Green]
- €1,718/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Smart All Day Electricity (24% discount). 34.49c/kWh [Green]
- €1,718/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Electricity Discount (24% discount). 34.49c/kWh [Green]
- €1,775/yr - Electric Ireland: Green Electricity (5.5% discount). 36.13c/kWh [Green]
- €1,867/yr - Flogas: Smart 24Hr Electricity 10% Discount (10% discount). 37.15c/kWh [Green]
- €1,914/yr - Yuno Energy: 24hr Urban. 39.1c/kWh
Plus 7 more standard tariffs.
Day/Night Meter Electricity (10 tariffs)
Dual rate tariffs with cheaper night rates. Best for night storage heating or EV charging.
- €1,492/yr - Electric Ireland: Energysaver Nightsaver 16% (16% discount). , 16.83c night
- €1,629/yr - Energia: Smart Day Night (20% discount). , 21.67c night [Green]
- €1,646/yr - Electric Ireland: Green Electricity NightSaver (5.5% discount). , 19.15c night [Green]
- €1,781/yr - Yuno Energy: Day/Night Urban. , 23.79c night
- €1,809/yr - Community Power: Standard Variable Day/Night Urban. , 25.64c night
- €1,849/yr - Yuno Energy: Day/Night Rural. , 23.79c night
- €1,859/yr - Community Power: Standard Variable Day/Night Rural. , 25.64c night
- €1,976/yr - Flogas: Electricity 10% Discount (10% discount). , 21.36c night [Green]
- €2,054/yr - PrePay Power: Electricity Urban NightSaver. , 20.77c night
- €2,138/yr - PrePay Power: Electricity Rural NightSaver. , 20.77c night
Smart Meter Electricity (19 tariffs)
Time-of-use tariffs for smart meters with day, night, and peak rates.
- €1,412/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Welcome Back Smart Standard Plus Electricity Discount (33% discount). , 23.98c night [Green]
- €1,412/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Welcome Back Smart Standard Electricity Discount (33% discount). , 23.98c night [Green]
- €1,447/yr - Electric Ireland: Home Electric + SST Saver 16% (16% discount). , 17.89c night
- €1,447/yr - Electric Ireland: Home Electric SST Saver 16% (16% discount). , 17.89c night
- €1,518/yr - SSE Airtricity: Smart Day/Night/Peak Electricity (30% discount). , 20.56c night [Green]
- €1,549/yr - Energia: Smart Data (23% discount). , 22.83c night [Green]
- €1,615/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Smart Standard Plus Electricity Discount (28% discount). , 25.77c night [Green]
- €1,615/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Smart Standard Electricity Discount (28% discount). , 25.77c night [Green]
- €1,690/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Smart Standard Plus Electricity Discount (24% discount). , 27.2c night [Green]
- €1,690/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Smart Standard Electricity Discount (24% discount). , 27.2c night [Green]
Plus 9 more smart tariffs.
Gas Tariffs (10 tariffs)
Natural gas tariffs for home heating and cooking.
- €1,158/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Welcome Back Gas Discount (33% discount). 8.28c/kWh
- €1,375/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Gas Discount (17% discount). 10.26c/kWh
- €1,431/yr - SSE Airtricity: Gas Only (16% discount). 10.67c/kWh
- €1,467/yr - Electric Ireland: Gas (10% discount). 11.016c/kWh
- €1,484/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Gas Discount (9% discount). 11.25c/kWh
- €1,490/yr - Energia: Gas Offer (10% discount). 11.3c/kWh [Green]
- €1,532/yr - Yuno Energy: Gas Variable. 11.6c/kWh
- €1,533/yr - Flogas: Gas 10% Discount (10% discount). 11.43c/kWh
- €1,606/yr - Bord Gáis Energy: Standard Variable Gas Only. 12.36c/kWh
- €1,751/yr - PrePay Power: Gas. 12.89c/kWh
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest electricity provider in Ireland?
Based on estimated annual bills for average usage (4,200 kWh), Bord Gáis Energy offers the cheapest electricity at €1412/year with their Welcome Back Smart Standard Plus Electricity Discount tariff.
How are estimated annual costs calculated?
Estimates use CRU average consumption: 4,200 kWh electricity (2,100 day/2,100 night for dual rate) and 11,000 kWh gas. Includes standing charges, PSO levy (€58.57), and VAT at 9%. Your actual costs may vary based on usage.
What is a smart meter tariff?
Smart meter tariffs have different rates for day, night, and peak times. They can save money if you shift usage to cheaper periods. ESB Networks is rolling out smart meters across Ireland - check if yours is installed.
Can I switch energy supplier in Ireland?
Yes, switching is free and takes about 2-3 weeks. Your supply won't be interrupted. Compare suppliers here and apply directly on their website. Some tariffs have exit fees if you leave early.
What is green energy?
Green energy tariffs source electricity from renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydro. 6 of 9 suppliers offer green energy options.
Energy Suppliers in Ireland
- Yuno Energy (Green energy available)
- Electric Ireland
- Bord Gáis Energy (Green energy available)
- SSE Airtricity (Green energy available)
- Pinergy (Green energy available)
- Energia (Green energy available)
- Flogas (Green energy available)
- PrePay Power
- Community Power