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⚡ Energy Switch Comparison

Am I paying too much for electricity?

Your usage priced at each listed supplier’s standard rates, ranked by what the first year actually costs — with the one-off welcome credit kept separate from the saving you get every year.

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Prices recorded January 2026, not live. Irish tariffs change often. Use this to see whether switching is likely to be worth it, then confirm today’s prices on a CRU-accredited comparison site such as bonkers.ie or switcher.ie before you switch.

Before you act on this

  1. Find your annual kWh and unit rate on your last bill and re-run this with your real usage.
  2. Confirm today’s rates on a CRU-accredited comparison site, and check for exit fees before you switch.

How this answer is built

  • Your inputYour annual usage, fuel, current supplier and meter type.
  • OfficialVAT at 9% on energy and the PSO levy, as charged on Irish bills.
  • CalculatedAnnual cost = usage × unit rate + standing charge + PSO levy, including VAT. Net first year = annual cost − new-customer credit.
  • AssumptionEach supplier's standard rate as recorded in January 2026. You may already be on a discounted rate.
  • AssumptionOn a day/night meter, 27% of electricity is used at the night rate.

What could change this

  • Whether you are on a standard rate or an introductory discount already — most switching savings come from leaving a standard rate.
  • Prices changed since the date above.
  • Smart-meter time-of-use tariffs, which can be much cheaper if you shift use to night or weekends.
  • Direct debit and paperless discounts, which vary by supplier.

Official sources

Where this tool applies a published rule, this is where the rule comes from. Check the source before acting on anything that matters.

Common questions

Is switching supplier hard?

No. You sign up with the new supplier and it handles the switch; the supply itself does not change. It usually takes two to three weeks.

Why rank by first-year cost?

Because a welcome credit is real money in year one. The ongoing saving is shown separately so a large one-off credit cannot hide a dearer unit rate.

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CheckIreland is independent and is not affiliated with the Irish Government or any public body. This tool is general information built on published rules and typical costs — it is not financial, tax or legal advice, and it does not account for your individual circumstances. Confirm anything that matters with the relevant body or a qualified adviser before acting on it.