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

BobMc · 09-10-2023 11:43am

if my calcs are right 1.07 to charge the PHEV per night if needed does about 60km, even if I have to charge everynight e7.50 per week, used to spend 50 to 60 a week on petrol, thats if a full charge is needed every night, currently around a fiver for a full charge (all + vat) gonna cost me 100 early leaving from EI

bidiots · 09-10-2023 12:46pm

Just re-signed up to Energia dual fuel - Elec @ 32.94 and Gas @ 10.07

No EV so think this is the best I could find, though Yuno looks good for elec......

loyatemu · 09-10-2023 1:50pm

SSE now have a Smart 24hr plan available. No benefit over staying on a non-Smart plan (rates are the same as their regular 24hr plan) but it does mean that if you switch to a time-of-day type Smart Plan you can at least switch back to a 24hr plan if you want to.

Grumpypants · 09-10-2023 1:59pm

Got my first flogas bill. €254 for two months. My last 3 bord gais bills where €462, €404, €441.

Already making a big difference.

Leg End Reject · 09-10-2023 2:18pm

€400 electricity credit confirmed, better than nothing!

https://www.rte.ie/news/budget-2024/2023/1009/1409719-budget-2024-talks/

CoBo55 · 09-10-2023 2:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121213855#Comment_121213855

Yep, the difference is noticeable.

CoBo55 · 09-10-2023 2:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121213802#Comment_121213802

Are you sure you can switch back? I don't think you can. When you try to switch providers you can only avail of smart plans.

loyatemu · 09-10-2023 4:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121214131#Comment_121214131

my point is that this is a Smart plan - AFAIK it's the first Smart plan to appear with a single 24 hour rate. Some people further up the thread were complaining that their smart meters had been activated and they were now stuck on time-of-day plans, well this is a way to go back to a 24 hour plan with an activated Smart meter.

OmegaGene · 09-10-2023 5:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121214727#Comment_121214727

It’s good to have another option thanks for sharing

editorsean · 09-10-2023 7:03pm

For those considering Yuno Energy just beware that Yuno Energy will activate your smart meter or put in a ESBN request for a smart meter if not already installed (from their T&C's):

2.4 The Variable Discount Plan Tariff is dependent on us obtaining your half hourly metering data from ESBN, accordingly if you wish to sign up to the Variable Discount Plan Tariff you must have a smart Meter installed or consent to its installation when requested to do so by ESBN. Due to applicable industry rules for smart metering once you move to a Variable Discount Plan Tariff, it is not possible to revert back to a non-smart Tariff.

2.5 If you refuse to allow ESBN to install a smart Meter at your Premises or if you no longer wish to provide ESBN or us with your half hourly smart metering data you will become ineligible to avail of the Variable Discount Plan Tariff. We reserve the right to move you to a different Tariff or terminate the Contract. If you move to another Tariff we may request a deposit from you.

These T&C's are the same for their Fixed Discount Plan.

On the other hand, for those that already have an activated Smart meter, Yugo has the cheapest 24Hr rate as a Smart Tariff.

John arse · 09-10-2023 7:25pm

Anybody know if the Energia extra discount + credit has been actually pulled or not???

OmegaGene · 10-10-2023 10:39am

If anyone wants to get the yuno price then one big switch are offering €20 credit if you go through them, it’s not much but it might buy a coffee lol

https://onebigswitch.ie/offers/energy?utm_campaign=energy_multi&utm_content=231009&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email_obsie&utm_term=cta-top

Zorton · 10-10-2023 11:06am

We have a Smart Meter but still choose to stay on the Standard 24hr Rural rates. Bord Gais 25% discount contract up on the 27/10 with our last bill being €619 (inc of 25% discount with rate of 44.34c). We seem to use a lot of electric and are just residential with no EV but wondering what would be the cheapest and best electric option to move to on 27/10 ?

Have read through this thread and seems to be Yuno Energy at the moment with the lowest rates ? I had not heard of them prior to reading about them here - are they reliable? I work from home so Elec and Broadband reliabilty are essential for me.

Tazz T · 10-10-2023 11:18am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121215261#Comment_121215261

That is schneaky and sets a poor precedent. Essentially means all the companies can refuse discounts if you don't sign up to a smart meter.

tx_tx · 10-10-2023 11:24am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121217528#Comment_121217528

Choosing an electricity supplier has no effect on energy supply reliability. You're getting (the same) electricity from the same network operated by ESBN. Your choice of supplier decides who you pay for the kWh you use, and on what terms, and quality of customer service, but not the actual energy supply. Yuno is the newest supplier, so no one will have much feedback on dealing with them at this stage.

amber2 · 10-10-2023 12:41pm

EI only offering 5.5% discount giving a rate of .3680 per unit rural and €342 standing charge also €50 if you remain with them and another €50 if you switch to the smart meter.

Yuno working out cheaper and can’t get a rate from Waterpower as yet. Retention phone number is 01 9025245 if anyone needs it.

glic83 · 10-10-2023 1:00pm

So is it so best to go separate suppliers? Sse for electricity and energia for gas?

GBX · 10-10-2023 1:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121218068#Comment_121218068

Depends on your usage.

bobbyg · 10-10-2023 1:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121213972#Comment_121213972

Don't think this materilised unless I missed it?

odyssey06 · 10-10-2023 1:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121218345#Comment_121218345

Just confirmed on RTE:

Minister Donohoe said that all households will receive a further set of credits to assist with energy bills over the winter period.

Three credits of €150 each will be provided between the end of this year and April of next year.

A €300 lump sum payment will be made to recipients of the Fuel Allowance in the last quarter of this year.

GBX · 10-10-2023 1:59pm

3 x Credits of €150

TitianGerm · 10-10-2023 2:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121218388#Comment_121218388

And Vat on electricity staying at 9%.

Soarer · 10-10-2023 3:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121218079#Comment_121218079

As in, if you're a heavy user, they've the cheapest unit rates?

Or if you're a miser?

GBX · 10-10-2023 4:05pm

As in, if you know your usage, the rates might suit on dual plan. Or separate companies.

Cape Clear · 10-10-2023 4:22pm

Good news for those selling a substantial amount back to the grid. Budget 2024

Households who generate electricity in their own homes and sell the excess back to the national grid will see an increase from €200 to €400 in the amount of this income that is exempt from income tax, USC and PRSI.

Soarer · 10-10-2023 4:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121219072#Comment_121219072

So nothing we didn't already know previously.

Sound.

GBX · 10-10-2023 5:07pm

The same question being asked. Whats best.. there's no 1 correct answer. Your welcome

newhouse87 · 10-10-2023 7:44pm

yuno rang today and your man on the phone said he d cut initial payment to 60euro from 117 euro quoted on web. I was applying online last night and had some details entered but never went ahead with payment, 5pm today they rang my number then. Seems a no brainer, no contract exit fee variable plan with 30days notice, 9.8% i think cheaper then electric ireland plan im on.

CoBo55 · 11-10-2023 9:47am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121220190#Comment_121220190

It's a 12 month contract, there is an early exit fee applicable but I couldn't see anywhere in the terms and conditions how much it was( which means it's scaldy, probably calculated on the months remaining) be careful.

newhouse87 · 11-10-2023 10:04am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121222409#Comment_121222409

1.5 Should you terminate the Contract after the 14 day cooling off period but prior to the expiry of the Initial Period or without providing us with the required 30 days advanced notice of your intention to cancel a €50 termination fee will be applied to your account.

Presume can cancel anytime free with 30days notice.

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

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