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What are the benefits of choosing Electric Ireland?

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  • 04-01-2014 11:02am
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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,773 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I just moved to Ireland and going to rent a property of my own from next week.


    What's the deal with nightsaver? What are it's advantages and is there any extra installation fees for it?

    Is it safe to pay using Direct Debit? Because it's asking 300 euros deposit as I am a new customer, in case I do not choose direct debit option.
    In case, I choose the direct debit, is the bank going to ask me first before the bill is deducted from my account, or the bill is deducted automatically without my permission?

    Is there any lease with the connection? Because I am going to stay in this property for 6 months only, and is there going to be any fee if I move to another county?

    Thank you


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    Electric Ireland: David
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,457 ✭✭✭Electric Ireland: David


    Hi masterboy123,

    Thanks for getting in touch, and welcome to Ireland. Hope you're settling in.
    masterboy123 wrote:
    What's the deal with nightsaver? What are it's advantages and is there any extra installation fees for it?

    There is no fee to have the nightsaver meter installed, though there is a fee for changing from the nightsaver meter back to the standard meter (see here).

    The reduced nightsaver unit rate, effective from 11pm to 8am (or 12am to 9am in summertime), offers a 50% saving as against the nightsaver day rate. Bear in mind however that the nightsaver day rate is 1c more expensive than the standard day rate, and the daily standing charge also increases (see here for details). For this reason, you would need to use roughly a quarter of your usage in the designated night rate hours to make a saving.
    masterboy123 wrote:
    Is it safe to pay using Direct Debit? Because it's asking 300 euros deposit as I am a new customer, in case I do not choose direct debit option.

    It's very safe to pay by direct debit, and yes, if you sign up to direct debit you don't have to pay the €300 security deposit.
    masterboy123 wrote:
    In case, I choose the direct debit, is the bank going to ask me first before the bill is deducted from my account, or the bill is deducted automatically without my permission?

    If you pay by direct debit, you receive a bill and 14 days later the amount will be collected by direct debit. The date of collection is shown on the first page of your Electric Ireland bill.
    masterboy123 wrote:
    Is there any lease with the connection? Because I am going to stay in this property for 6 months only, and is there going to be any fee if I move to another county?

    There is a contract if you sign up to our priceplans (discounts available of up to 10% off gas and electricity), but if you close your account because you are moving location (rather than switching supplier) then you wouldn't be charged any early exit fee.

    If you have any other questions we'll be happy to help.

    Regards,
    David

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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,773 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Electric Ireland: David wrote: »
    Hi masterboy123,

    Thanks for getting in touch, and welcome to Ireland. Hope you're settling in.
    Originally posted by masterboy123
    What's the deal with nightsaver? What are it's advantages and is there any extra installation fees for it?

    There is no fee to have the nightsaver meter installed, though there is a fee for changing from the nightsaver meter back to the standard meter (see here).

    The reduced nightsaver unit rate, effective from 11pm to 8am (or 12am to 9am in summertime), offers a 50% saving as against the nightsaver day rate. Bear in mind however that the nightsaver day rate is 1c more expensive than the standard day rate, and the daily standing charge also increases (see here for details). For this reason, you would need to use roughly a quarter of your usage in the designated night rate hours to make a saving.
    Originally posted by masterboy123
    Is it safe to pay using Direct Debit? Because it's asking 300 euros deposit as I am a new customer, in case I do not choose direct debit option.

    It's very safe to pay by direct debit, and yes, if you sign up to direct debit you don't have to pay the €300 security deposit.
    Originally posted by masterboy123
    In case, I choose the direct debit, is the bank going to ask me first before the bill is deducted from my account, or the bill is deducted automatically without my permission?

    If you pay by direct debit, you receive a bill and 14 days later the amount will be collected by direct debit. The date of collection is shown on the first page of your Electric Ireland bill.
    Originally posted by masterboy123
    Is there any lease with the connection? Because I am going to stay in this property for 6 months only, and is there going to be any fee if I move to another county?

    There is a contract if you sign up to our priceplans (discounts available of up to 10% off gas and electricity), but if you close your account because you are moving location (rather than switching supplier) then you wouldn't be charged any early exit fee.

    If you have any other questions we'll be happy to help.

    Regards,
    David
    [/QUOTE]


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