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Community Power is the first community-owned electricity supplier in Ireland. They offer locally produced sustainable energy at a competitive price.
Community Power’s cheapest electricity plan
If your electricity consumption is the same as the average customer, the price shown in the table is what you’d pay for Community Power’s plan for the year.
According to the CRU, the average electricity customer uses 4,200 kW/h per year.
| Fuel type | Plan Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Standard Electricity | €3,112 |
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About Community Power Electricity
Community Power has been operating in the Irish market since November 2019. Their mission is to support Ireland to run on clean, renewable power.
They started as Templederry Wind Farm in Co Tipperary - the first community-owned wind farm in Ireland - and now work in partnerships throughout Ireland to supply renewable energy for local communities.
Community Power believes that the Irish people should have their own stake in renewable energy and want to share the benefits that renewable energy can bring with communities in Ireland.
Latest Community Power price changes
In August 2022, Community Power announced an increase to its standard electricity rate, effective 1 October 2022. This change saw a 38% rise in the average electricity bill, which equates to an additional €60.46 per month.
Previous price changes 2021-2022
- July 2022: Community Power announced a decrease to their standard electricity rate, effective 1 August 2022. This price change saw an overall decrease of just over 4% and equated to a reduction of €8.75 per month on the average electricity bill.
- April 2022: Community Power announced that it was to increase its prices, effective 8 April. This increase saw the average electricity bill increase by €478 per annum.
- December 2021: Community Power announced an increase to their standard electricity rate, effective 1 January 2022. This increase raised the average electricity bill by €656 per annum.
- October 2021: Community Power announced a hike in electricity rates by 19.5%, effective 1 November. This increased the average electricity bill by €254 per annum.
How does Community Power generate electricity?
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) requires that electricity suppliers disclose the sources they use to generate their energy each year.
Community Power buys renewable electricity from some small hydro and wind generators across Ireland, and sells it for use in homes, businesses, farms and community buildings.
Their goal is to generate Irish, community-owned renewable energy instead of offsetting international renewable generation to improve their Fuel Mix credentials.
The fuel mix used by Community Power in 2021 is outlined below.
Community Power Fuel Mix 2021
Source: CRU - 2021 Fuel Mix Disclosure and CO2 Emissions Report
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Community Power FAQs
Can I sell my renewable electricity to Community Power?
Yes, but only if you have a renewable generator, approximately 50 Kw or greater.
At the moment, the Irish government does not currently support the sale of power generated from microgeneration (houses or small projects).
How do I switch to Community Power?
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