PrepayPower energy prices in Ireland
PrepayPower offers Pay-As-You-Go gas, electricity and dual fuel to help you stay in control of your energy costs.
PrepayPower’s cheapest electricity and gas plans
PrepayPower is Ireland’s top pay-as-you-go energy supplier.
The table below display’s PrepayPower’s standard pre-pay electricity and gas plans, and what they would cost the average electricity and gas customer for the first year. You may pay more or less, depending on the size of your household.
According to the CRU, the average electricity customer uses 4,200 kW/h per year, while the average gas customer uses 11,000 kW/h.
| Fuel type | Plan Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Classic Pay | €2,148 |
| Gas | PrepayGas | €1,886 |
Compare Now
It only takes a few minutes to find a cheaper deal and start saving
To compare PrepayPower with plans and tariffs from other suppliers, visit our free energy comparison tool.
To find out how your current tariff compares to other energy deals, and how much you can save by switching, all you need to do is provide a few details about your supplier, tariff and usage.
For the most accurate price comparison, you’ll need to get hold of a recent bill and enter your gas and electricity use for the last billing period.
About PrepayPower Electricity and Gas
PrepayPower offers a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) electricity and gas service. This means that PrepayPower customers receive no bills, instead ‘topping up’ their account in advance, like a mobile phone.
PrepayPower is fully bonded, regulated and licensed just like the other big energy suppliers in Ireland and has over 160,000 Irish customers.
Latest PrepayPower price changes
PrepayPower’s latest price change was announced in October 2022 and saw an increase in electricity rates, effective 1 December 2022. Electricity rates to increased by 9.9% which raised the average electricity bill by €202.
Previous price changes 2021-2022
- September 2022: PrepayPower announced an increase in electricity and gas rates by 19% and 29%, effective 1 October 2022. This increase added €340 to the average electricity bill and €428 for the average gas customer.
- June 2022: PrepayPower announced an increase in electricity and gas rates by 9.9% and 19.9%, respectively, Effective 1 July 2022, this increase added €159 to the average electricity bill and €242 to the average gas bill.
- 1 April 2022: PrepayPower announced an increase in electricity and gas rates by 9.9% and 19.9%, respectively.
- September 2021: PrepayPower announced that it was to increase its prices, effective 22 October. This increase added €135 to the average electricity bill and €77 to the average gas bill.
- 1 October 2021: PrepayPower increased its electricity and gas prices by 2.9% and 8.32%, respectively. This added €31 to the average electricity bill and €74 to the average gas bill.
- 8 July 2021: PrepayPower increased their standard electricity and gas rates by 9.7% and 4.4%, respectively. This increase added approximately €160 per annum to the average residential dual fuel bill.
Compare cheapest electricity deals
How does PrepayPower generate electricity?
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) requires that electricity suppliers disclose the sources they use to generate their energy each year.
If suppliers choose not to make a declaration, they are allocated the residual fuel mix, which is the fuel mix left over from the All Island fuel mix after individual supplier’s fuel mixes have been calculated.
For 2021, PrepayPower was allocated the residual fuel mix.
PrepayPower Fuel Mix 2021
Carbon dioxide emissions: 498 kg CO2 per MWh
The national average is 258 gCO2 per MWh
Source: CRU - 2021 Fuel Mix Disclosure and CO2 Emissions Report
PrepayPower FAQs
Do I have to pay for installation of the PrepayPower meter?
No, the installation of the meter is free and you can choose a time that suits you.
The engineer will show you how to use your meter and install the app on your smartphone.
How do I switch to PrepayPower?
It’s quick and easy. Just visit our guide, How to switch your gas and electricity, to find out everything you need to know about switching your energy supplier.
How do I top-up my PrepayPower meter?
There are three ways to top up:
- Mobile App - download on Android or iPhone
- Website - just top-up online
- Shop - buy a top-up in your local shop
What are the benefits of prepaid electricity & gas?
There are lots of benefits to choosing pay as you go energy. Here are some of them:
- Fewer bills to pay
- No bi-monthly shocks
- Easy top-up options
- Free and quick installation
- Control over your electricity usage
- The PrepayPower App
What's the customer services number for PrePayPower?
You can phone the Customer Support team via:
- Telephone: 0818 323 920
- Website: Contact Us page.
Switch and save up to €463 on your energy bills
It only takes a few minutes to find a cheaper deal and start saving