Introduction
On 19th February 2005 the electricity market was fully opened to competition. This means that new suppliers can enter the market and compete for customers' business.
Please Note:
| You do NOT have to change your meter, your wiring or any aspect of your electricity supply to receive electricity from a different supplier. If you are in receipt of Free Electricity Allowance you will continue to benefit from this allowance. |
Changing Supplier
Click here for a list of suppliers
Changing supplier
There is NO CHARGE associated with switching supplier
Step 1
Know what you are looking for! Check your electricity bills and see how many units you use over a year. Knowing your consumption will assist you in choosing a tariff. You will need your meter point registration number.
Step 2
Make price comparisons using your actual data where possible.
Step 3
Make sure you are comparing like with like as some tariffs may apply to different usage rates or different customer profiles. For example domestic and business tariffs will differ.
Step 4
Choose your new supplier.
Step 5
Check that services on offer suit you. This is especially important for customers who may have special requirements regarding electricity.
Step 6
Once you decide contact the supplier directly to arrange the change over. Your new supplier will take care of all necessary arrangements.
Once your switch has taken place you will receive a letter from ESB Networks providing you with information on your connection to the electricity network. This letter is for your information only and does not mean that any aspect of your electricty supply will change or that you need to find a new supplier.
Step 7
Read and understand the terms and conditions of your contract.
There is no obligation on customers to change supplier.