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What Electricity Supplier to go with?

  • 24-10-2008 11:31am
    #1
    DeeColl
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    Hi all,

    Should be getting the electricity connected to our new house in a few weeks but was just wondering who is the best/cheapest elect supplier? Have heard of Airtricity etc but am a bit confused :confused:.
    I'm in Athlone if that helps!
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    AFAIK, ESB supply is the only option for domestic users and the likes of Airtricity is only available to commercial users.

    I could be wrong though.

    In saying that, if you go with ESB, get the nightsaver tariff.


  • #3
    DeeColl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 38 ✭DeeColl


    Ok cheers - I think there must be another option though for domestic coz I was talking to the ESB about when do I set up an account and she said not till we're connected and you can get a list of suppliers on some website so she was more or less saying that we dont have to go with them. Had a look on that website but its a bit confusing!


  • #4
    Steve
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    It might be worth asking this in the Renewable Energies forum as well.

    The guys there could probably give you some good pointers.


  • #5
    DeeColl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 38 ✭DeeColl


    Thanks for that :)


  • #6
    Heroditas
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    SteveC wrote: »

    In saying that, if you go with ESB, get the nightsaver tariff.


    But only if they have a few appliances they can run at night time such as tumble dryer, mashing machine and maybe a dishwasher. Otherwise it's a waste of money due to the charges. They could end up paying more.


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  • #7
    Steve
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    Heroditas wrote: »
    But only if they have a few appliances they can run at night time such as tumble dryer, mashing machine and maybe a dishwasher. Otherwise it's a waste of money due to the charges. They could end up paying more.
    What are the extra charges?

    I just thought the day units were a bit dearer but the night units made up for it.
    Pretty much everyone has a washing machine and / or dishwasher and immersion heaters that would make it worthwhile.


  • #8
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    List of suppliers
    SteveC wrote: »
    What are the extra charges?

    I just thought the day units were a bit dearer but the night units made up for it.
    Pretty much everyone has a washing machine and / or dishwasher and immersion heaters that would make it worthwhile.

    Standing Charges are €15.37 for 24hour, and €21.11 for the nightsaver for 2months.

    Unit charges are 15.97c for 24hour, and 17.06c/8.44c for nightsaver day and night respectively

    Also i think the installation charge for the meter might be higher for a nightsaver but not sure.


  • #9
    Steve
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    davton wrote: »
    List of suppliers



    Standing Charges are €15.37 for 24hour, and €21.11 for the nightsaver for 2months.

    Unit charges are 15.97c for 24hour, and 17.06c/8.44c for nightsaver day and night respectively

    Also i think the installation charge for the meter might be higher for a nightsaver but not sure.
    Thanks for the info - I stand corrected.:o


  • #10
    ch750536
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,736 ✭✭✭ch750536


    I just signed up for airtricity, was cheaper for me.

    ESB bill just now.
    0.1597c per unit ex VAT
    33.6c per day standing charge.

    Airtricity
    0.1517c per unit ex VAT
    33.60c per day standing charge.

    A saving of €2.91 per year on my bills.

    but not more expensive you understand.


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