Dublin Outdoor Power Prices

In August 2025, the average price of electricity in Ireland per unit is 34.63c 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. The average estimated electricity bill in Ireland is €1,817.12 including VAT and other charges.

As of August 2025, the cheapest electricity supplier in Ireland is Flogas, whose standard, 24hr rate deal costs an estimated €1,248.86 per year. The 'raw' cost of electricity in Ireland is often less than 50% of the price that the consumer pays. The final price of a kWh of electricity is made up of the following:

Electricity prices in Ireland have skyrocketed in recent years, with the cost of electricity now almost 3 times more than in 2012. Around 34% of our electricity comes from natural gas – which can be vulnerable to global market fluctuations. This leaves Ireland more exposed to price swings in the energy sector than some other European countries.

Ireland still has some of the most expensive electricity in the EU, but with the wholesale price of gas expected to fall this year, further price decreases may be on the horizon. When comparing unit prices, pay attention to: Any unit rate discounts or cashback offers for new customers.

Because of substantial Government subsidies for energy bills over the past two years, 58% of households paid under €1,000 for electricity in 2023 (despite prices remaining high). The average home in Ireland uses 4,200 kWh of electricity per year. Total electricity bills in Ireland amounted to €2.56 billion in 2023.

These rebates are administered by electricity suppliers and are accounted for in the residential electricity prices for the relevant semester. For residential electricity and gas prices, SEAI provide Ireland's prices and EU ranking in terms of both Euro (EUR) and purchasing power standard (PPS) units.