Community Power

Community Power launched in Ireland in November 2019 and provides an electricity-only plan for homes across Ireland. Here’s a summary of their tariff and how much it would cost

Community Power’s cheapest electricity plan

This table shows Community Power’s electricity-only plan, and what it costs in the first year if you used the average amount of electricity. According to the CRU, the average electricity customer uses 4,200 kWh per year.

Fuel type	Plan Name	Price
Electricity	Standard Electricity	€983

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About Community Power Electricity

Community Power is an electricity supplier, which has operated in the Irish market since November 2019.

Community Power is Ireland’s first community owned electricity supplier. They are a partnership of community energy groups working for a sustainable energy future for Ireland. They grew out of Ireland’s first community owned wind farm, Templederry Wind Farm in Co Tipperary, and now are working with Irish communities to develop more renewable energy projects owned by people.

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 began supplying electricity in Ireland in November 2019 which means that, until they have been operating for a full year, they are unable to show their fuel mix and how the electricity supplied has been sourced.

They will be able to show this in the Fuel Mix Disclosure table after 12 months. Instead below shows how electricity is sourced for the All Island Market.

Gas 43%
Renewable 23.9%
Coal 17.9%
Peat 12.1%
Other 3%

Carbon dioxide emissions: 468 kg CO2 per MWh
National average is 291 kg CO2 per MWh
Source: CRU - 2018 Fuel Mix Disclosure and CO2 Emissions Report

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Are there limits to how many times I can change supplier?

You may change suppliers as often as you like, but your old supplier may charge for cancellation or early termination if you don’t give sufficient notice or you cancel during the minimum term.

Can I revert my decision to change energy supplier?

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How soon can my energy switch be completed?

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How will I know that my energy switch is complete?

You should receive a welcome pack and price plan information from your new supplier.

I've decided on a new energy supplier/deal - what's next?

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Once your new supplier receives and confirms your application, they’ll handle the switch with your old supplier, so you don’t need to worry about that. Remember, though, that if you decide to switch while you’re still on a discounted tariff with your current supplier, you will have to pay an early exit fee.

After your switch, you’ll receive a final bill from your old supplier, which you’ll need to pay to close your account. Once this is done, you should also ensure you cancel all Direct Debits to this supplier, too.

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