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

With the Energia site down, did anyone note exactly what the new rates were (ideally including VAT and the EV rate)? Bonkers seem to have newer prices but don't reference the EV rate.

I just rang electric Ireland and they could offer nothing!

Do you know if this includes vat? I'm on a 24 hours smart plan with EI but think I might sign up for this

Except at the moment , Bonkers say that the best rate is with Energia (not available for signup through Bonkers) and the direct Energia website is down.

Incidentally, I have also put my same query info into two other Irish comparison sites and have got different results for the best deal available. The only criteria that matters to me are the unit rate, and the standing charge... all other potential savings calculations and comparison with my current provider are smoke and mirrors. When you add in cashback offers, fixed rate contracts and smart meter tariffs, it is getting virtually impossible for the consumer to be able to make direct comparisons

There are three things I am sure of however, (1) I am being royally ripped off, (2) The regulator is useless when it comes to protecting consumer interests, even in terms of making price plans clear (3) The Government don't give a damn.

I'm with BG and was on the affinity 39/39% dual fuel which expired on 31st Aug. Kept getting the 10/10% offer so was holding out but life got in the way and expiry date passed. No offers on my account now.

I have a smart meter on a standard meter tariff.

Elec usage is 8400kw per year / 44.21c -39%

Gas usage is 9400kw per year / 0.134 -39%

3 small kids, shift worker and PHEV car so smart rates won't work.

I presume my best bet is to sit tight a see what the next few weeks bring discount wise? Bonkers and Compare keep showing me increasing my yearly bill by almost €1k. Any advice appreciated.

You really should have a D/N meter with that high a usage

Yeah, you'd need a large battery so you can time shift. If you have the time and are handy look into a DIY one.

Most are getting the best offers close to end of contract date. What discount were you on? If 33% it might be the best they will offer.

Yeah, people are getting 5% on top of last years offer with the B/G 5% per year discount so that's possibly the best they will offer. Their Feed in Tariff is not the best and only paying twice a year as well is not great. Do your maths and be sure it's the best offer for you. Some others might start dropping rates soon now the media has highlighted it again but don't wait too long in case that offer is withdrawn.

Yes VAT included.Im like u with EI on smart plan but im going to sit tight until October and wait what other will do.

Energia rates are starting in October and are already on bonkers.Hope that helps

ring the company during the cooling off period and cancel

Wait maybe a month, they have plenty to sort through. Then send an email.

Signed up about 6 weeks (maybe longer) ago got the letter regarding the direct debit mandate your flogas account number is on this once you have the account number you can create an online account

No sign of my first bill my previous supplier has sent final bill and taken amount due

@Grumpypants I signed up for the Flogas Community Plan on Aug 20th. I requested they defer my switch until Aug 28th when I would be out of contract with Bord Gais, but that was ignored. Shortly after I got the DD confirmation in the post, then on Aug 28th I received a welcome email confirming my switch on Aug 20th and inviting me to create an online account.

Very careful with those free elec on Saturdays offers. The one I checked out a few months ago had several terms and conditions attached to it, making it barely worth your while.