Compare Electricity Providers in Ireland
See how Electric Ireland, Bord Gáis Energy, Energia, SSE Airtricity and others compare on your actual usage — not just headline discount percentages.
Cheapest electricity rates in Ireland right now
Discounted rates. Updated 17 May 2026.
Rates shown are introductory discounted rates where applicable. Actual cost depends on your usage, meter type, and location. Compare for your home →
Who supplies electricity in Ireland?
All residential electricity suppliers in Ireland are regulated by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). You can switch between any of them freely.
Electric Ireland
EstablishedLargest provider. State-owned incumbent. Competitive standard rates.
Bord Gáis Energy
Dual fuelStrong for dual fuel (electricity + gas). Consistently competitive pricing.
Energia
New customer offersFrequently offers strong new customer discounts. Available across most of Ireland.
SSE Airtricity
Green tariffsPart of the SSE Group. Strong rural availability. Green electricity options.
Flogas
Competitive ratesNewer to residential electricity. Can offer competitive rates depending on usage.
Prepay Power
Prepay metersSpecialist option for prepay meter customers.
What actually matters when comparing
Unit rate
The cost per kWh of electricity you use. This is where the biggest differences between providers appear. Ranges from approximately 27c to 34c per kWh in 2026 depending on the tariff.
Standing charge
A fixed daily fee regardless of how much electricity you use. Adds €250–€320 per year to your bill. Low-usage households should pay close attention to this figure.
Introductory discount
New customer discounts of 15–25% are common for the first 12 months. These expire — make sure you know when your discount ends and what you will pay after.
Provider price changes
Many plans are discounts off a provider's standard rates, so your actual price can move if the underlying rate or standing charge changes. Sortd monitors those changes against your saved plan.
Estimated annual cost
The only figure that matters. Take your annual usage in kWh, apply the unit rate and standing charge, factor in any discount, and compare the total. A lower discount percentage does not always mean a lower bill.
Why manual comparison is hard
When you compare electricity prices in Ireland, you need to track unit rates, standing charges, provider price changes, and discount expiry dates across six suppliers — all of which change regularly. Providers also promote headline discount percentages, which can obscure whether the deal is actually cheaper for your usage level.
Sortd calculates the estimated annual cost for your household across the full Irish market, using your current provider, tariff, meter type, and usage. It flags when your current deal is no longer competitive and shows you the specific saving available — not just a list of providers.
How Sortd compares
- Calculates your estimated annual cost based on your actual usage, not a generic household average.
- Compares unit rates, standing charges, and discounts across all major Irish providers simultaneously.
- Tracks your saved plan for provider price updates and renewal timing.
- Flags when a price change means it is worth checking whether an exit fee can be waived.
- Shows the exact saving available — and keeps monitoring after you switch so you never overpay again.
Common questions
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More questions? See the full energy FAQs.
See how much you could save
Sortd compares your current electricity tariff against all major Irish providers and shows your estimated annual saving. Free, takes 2 minutes, nothing switches without your approval.
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