Switching electric/gas providers (see first post for links)

If you switch before you’re out of contact you’ll be hit with the early exit fee so I move the morning after my contract end date!

Nice one, I'll be ringing Energia when my contract is almost up to see if I can get that same deal. 135 euro would definitely take the sting out of the first bill too.

I think all the energy companies are due to go for another price hike in Sept/Oct so the main thing is getting a good discounted rate now and Energias 41% off the unit rate seems to be as good as it gets in the current market.

I wasn't aware of it at the time, my latest bill came in a few weeks ago and there was a line "Cashback Amount" for about 60 Euro or so. When I checked my Bonkers confirmation order I see "Cashback Amount" for 135, I'm assuming they have split this into two, we'll see on the next bill.

Yep, but it's the date you actually switched that counts for the contract duration, and once it's all sorted you will be billed from that date by your new supplier and that will be the date of your final bill from the old supplier, so that's the date to remember.

More like continue disgracing themselves at the party!

My electricity costs are already up from 17c to 33c per kWh since last August, badly need to switch!

Insane

I think you are free to switch when you move in. Whoever is on the bill on the day of moving out should be taking a meter reading and submitting it so they pay the final bill. You should read it with them as the reading is the starting point for your own bill when you get it into your name, just make sure they dont under read the meter or else you'l get landed with paying for electricity that they used. Also take note of the MPRN number on the meter, you'll need this for the phone call.

You could then ring Electric Ireland and tell them you are a new customer and ask if they will apply a discounted rate on that basis. But do shop around as there might be better offers out there.

The unit price of 0.2580 is their standard non discounted price excluding VAT & the standing charge of 0.8589 per day is their ex VAT rural daily charge. These will be increasing to 0.2872 & 0.9564 ex VAT with effect from 1 Aug 22. From the info provided it would appear that this is a non discounted 24 hour account. You should scrutinise the bill further for indications of any discounts or price plan details.

Any one know what's the best smart meter rate 11pm -8am rate?

Thanks

My research into smart meter price plans shows that they work out dearer based on my usage. I don't have a smart meter but do have a day/night meter & am a rural customer. I recently switched to Electric Ireland at end of contract with Bord Gais Energy. When I switched EI were the cheapest but that will change when their new rates come into effect on 1st August. However, other suppliers will probably increase their prices before long.

My current discounted ex VAT prices are:

Day 0.1929

Night 0.0952

SC 1.0919 p/day (398.54 p/a)

Post 1st August discounted ex VAT prices will be:

Day 0.2148

Night 0.1060

SC 1.2158 p/day (443.77 p/a)

I'm on their 30% discount plan & they also gave me a €50 sign up credit. The credit is not included in the above prices.

100% Electric Ireland should give you a discounted introductory rate as you are a new customer to them. If they dont then shop elsewhere. Ring them up as social media isnt the best way to deal with this. But also check Bonkers so you have prices to compare Electric Ireland to. And dont feel pressured to sign up to EI on the phone call, just write down the rates for the standing charge and unit rates they are offering you and clarify if they are including VAT or not. Then compare other offers on Bonkers and see whats best for you.

You can always sign-up with EI but if you find a better deal you can cancel within 14 days.

@asku is correct you may get a better deal going direct than through bonkers or switcher. Money guide Ireland website. has a pretty up-to-date article on the various options usually.

You are in the best possible position at the moment as a new customer with the pick of the market.

Are the smart plans worth going on I wonder? I live on my own and work 5 days a week out of the house. I don't cook and I don't have a dishwasher.

I'm wondering if I wash my clothes in the off peak times would I save money or should I just go with the best flat rate?

You can login online and add credit. If you go to Bill & Payments and click "pay now", at the bottom there is an option to change the amount. This allows you to add credit to your account. Certainly my plan for winter and gas.

Hi All,

Been out if contract a a few months now.

We have an urban smart meter and we are dual fuel.

Bonkers is suggesting SSE as the best provider.

Has anyone had issues with SSE?

Using Bonkers to they manage the swtich over or do I have to cancel EI?

Any issues/things to be aware of when switching?

Bonkers are showing BG as best dual fuel for me.

Question re smart meter- do you have to go for a smart meter plan as they seem more expensive than a good 24hour rate