Electricity prices in Ireland

Ireland's electricity is generated mainly from gas-fired plants and a large and growing wind fleet, with solar expanding and interconnectors to Great Britain providing imports. The island operates a single wholesale market with Northern Ireland, while the retail market is liberalised and households choose among several suppliers regulated by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities.

Bills are issued in euro and combine a standing charge, unit rates and the public service obligation levy that supports renewable generation. Oil and gas are the usual heating fuels, with heat pumps becoming common in newer homes; day and night meters have long been used for storage heating, and the national smart meter rollout has brought time-of-use tariffs. ESB Networks operates the distribution grid for all customers regardless of supplier.