How much does electricity cost in Ireland?

Selectra brings you everything you need to know about electricity prices in Ireland: In November 2025, the average price of electricity in Ireland per unit is 36.34c per kWh. This is based on a standard, 24hr urban rate comparing all providers with VAT included. Community Power has the cheapest unit rate per kWh at 28.80c including VAT.

What is the cheapest electricity supplier in Ireland?

As of November 2025, the cheapest electricity supplier in Ireland is Yuno Energy, whose standard, 24hr rate deal costs an estimated €1,299.52 per year. The 'raw' cost of electricity generation makes up less than half of what you pay. The final price per kWh is a combination of several factors:

Does gas affect electricity prices in Ireland?

As gas is the largest and the marginal fuel input to electricity generation in Ireland, the price of gas directly affects the price of electricity. However, the full volatility of international commodity gas prices is not reflected in domestic prices because infrastructure costs and levies remain the same, irrespective.

Are electricity prices rising in Ireland?

Electricity prices in Ireland had been steadily rising year-on-year over the last 10 years before seeing a large spike in price from 2022 onwards. Below, you can track the evolution of the average price of a kWh of electricity in Ireland since 2015. Source: Trading Economics Figures quoted include relevant taxes and levies applied.

What is Ireland doing about energy cost competitiveness?

Ireland has committed to developing metrics of energy cost competitiveness as outlined in the Government's White Paper on Ireland's Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030. We have developed average electricity and natural gas prices for business and households. These are based on the EU Electricity and Gas Price Regulation statistics.

How much does an electric meter cost in Ireland?

In November 2025, the average unit price for a standard, 24-hour urban electricity meter in Ireland is 36.34c per kWh, inclusive of VAT. This figure is based on a comparison of all providers' standard rates. The average annual electricity bill for this type of meter is estimated at €1,817.12.