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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
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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
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Average Costs of Energy Bills For Towns in Northern Ireland (2024)
Energy prices have never seemed higher, but how does your electricity bill stack up to average bills for your town or city? In general, the average
June 3, 2024
Energy Guides
Does your energy supplier owe you money? Claim back credit
Have you ever wondered if you might be leaving money on the table with your energy supplier? Many customers in Northern Ireland could be sitting
May 14, 2024
Energy Advice
How to avoid energy vampires this Halloween
It is now the spookiest time of the year, and it’s also getting a little colder, too. This makes it an ideal time of year
October 19, 2023
Energy Bills
Why are energy prices on the rise in NI?
Have you noticed a change to your energy bill in recent months? Chances are you’re not alone. Unfortunately, most energy suppliers in Northern Ireland
June 10, 2021
Energy Guides
Exit Fees – and when do they apply?
Exit fees are essentially cancellation fees. If you leave a fixed term tariff before the end of the contract period (e.g. 12 or 24 months),
January 6, 2021
Energy Bills
Bright start to the NI Electricity Market
It’s been a while since a new energy supplier entered the market in Northern Ireland, but the wait is finally over…. Bright Energy went live
November 17, 2020
Energy Advice
Extra Help From Your Energy Supplier
Sometimes we all need a little helping hand, especially at the moment, but did you know you can get extra help from your energy supplier
November 3, 2020
Energy Guides
Energy tariffs explained
Don’t know where to start when it comes to comparing energy tariffs? It can be confusing as different suppliers will have different tariff names, rates
September 24, 2020
Energy Guides
Who is my Gas & Electric Supplier?
The details of your electricity or gas supplier will be listed on your bill or annual statement if you are on a Pay As You
September 24, 2020