Who is the cheapest commercial electricity supplier in Ireland?

Electric Ireland
(This is the national average usage figure.) Electric Ireland has the cheapest deal at €1155 in year one . Bord Gais Energy is currently the second cheapest for switchers at €1185 in year one. Energia currently has the third-cheapest electricity deal for average usage.

Is business gas cheaper than electric?

Average business energy rates vs average domestic energy rates. Gas and electricity unit costs may seem cheaper for business customers than for domestic customers. Businesses pay a lower per unit price for energy, largely due to volumes and economies of scale – the larger the business, the lower the unit rate.

How much is business gas per kWh?

Average business gas prices per kWh

Business size	Average annual usage (kWh)	Average price (per kWh)
Micro business	5,000 – 15,000	5p – 5.1p
Small business	15,000 – 30,000	4.5p – 5p
Medium business	30,000 – 65,000	4.3p – 4.5p

Are microbusiness customers paying £180m more in energy bills each year?

It investigated the energy market and announced its provisional decisions in March 2016. They estimated that microbusiness customers of the ‘big six’ suppliers were paying £180m more a year (between 2007 and 2014) than they would have in a better functioning market.

How do I find the best energy rates for my business?

The most attractive prices are typically found with ‘acquisition tariffs’ – which are available to switchers opting to fix their supply for a year or more – while the most expensive are typically applied to ‘out of contract’ rates where businesses have never actively looked at their energy supply contract. Need more information?

How do energy prices affect your business?

High energy prices could seriously affect your operating costs and eat into your profits, so it’s worth making sure you don’t burn through too much of your money to keep the lights glowing and the coffee flowing. Much like domestic customers, a business may well stick with the same supplier for a long time without changing.

How can I make sure my business isn’t over-charged for energy?

A business’ energy rates depend on more variables than those of a domestic user including, but not restricted to, the following: So how can you make sure your firm isn’t over-charged? The answer is as simple as comparing energy suppliers. One key way of saving money on your business’ energy needs is to keep a sharp eye on your contracts