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News for Electric Ireland Customers: What’s Next in 2025?
Back in 2024, we reported on Electric Ireland’s plan to exit the NI market (you can read that here) and stop supplying homes. Now, over
August 22, 2025
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Your guide to unit rates and standing charges in Northern Ireland
When it comes to your electricity bill, two terms often cause a bit of confusion: unit rates and standing charges. Understanding what each means and
August 18, 2025
Energy Guides
How Are NI Electricity Prices Actually Worked Out?
One of the most common questions we get asked is: “How are electricity prices actually worked out?” It’s a good question – and not always
May 28, 2025
Energy Bills
Consumers Still Struggling with High Energy Bills, Despite Slowdown in Increases
We’re excited to share our annual Home Energy Survey (2025) with you, marking the fifth year in a row we’ve been able to give you
May 8, 2025
Company News
Home Energy Survey 2025: We Want To Hear From You!
Fancy winning £200 towards your energy bills? We want to hear from you! We’re running our Home Energy Survey for 2025 and want to know
March 10, 2025
Energy News
firmus energy drops prices by 11.84% for gas customers in the Ten Towns
firmus energy customers have received some positive news today – a price drop on gas costs. The gas supplier will be reducing its tariffs for
March 6, 2025
Energy News
Survey reveals nearly half of Northern Ireland businesses have never switched electricity supplier
As energy costs continue to pose a significant challenge for businesses across Northern Ireland, a new survey has revealed that 42% of local businesses have
February 4, 2025
Energy Advice
The Utility Regulator: ask your electricity or gas supplier for support this winter
The Utility Regulator is calling on households and small businesses in Northern Ireland struggling with energy bills this January to contact their electricity or gas
January 22, 2025
Energy News
£100 payment to help NI pensioners with winter fuel cuts
Pensioners in Northern Ireland impacted by reductions in winter fuel support will receive a one-off £100 payment from Stormont, according to Gordon Lyons. In August,
November 20, 2024
Energy News
Power NI electricity customers to see 4% price increase
Power NI, who supply electricity to 6 in 10 homes in Northern Ireland, have announced a 4% price increase for domestic customers from 1 December
November 1, 2024
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New electricity supplier Share Energy launches in NI market
It’s been almost four years since a new energy supplier entered the market in Northern Ireland, but the wait is finally over…. Share Energy went
September 2, 2024
Energy News
Update on Electric Ireland’s Exit from the Northern Ireland Market: What You Need to Know and How to Switch Suppliers
Electric Ireland announced (9th May) they will exit the domestic electricity market in NI. This announcement will have has left many consumers wondering what this
August 1, 2024
