Switching electric/gas providers (see first post for links)

I did, no price change from April 24 to October 26.

Slightly off-topic, how do you get joint names on an Energia account? I can't see the option online and want to sign up for the Axa offer.

all the bwg offers are in the thread already 👍🏻

Thats a decision for yourself. If you think rates are going to increase over the next 18 months, then BWG might make more sense. If you don't think the rates are going to increase (or not increase enough to close the differential) then Energia may make sense.

Personally, I prefer the peace of mind and I know what I am paying for the next 18 months. Others prefer the gamble.

Your welcome letter with your account details will be issued via email in the next 14 days. There is no need to contact us during this time, we will be in touch should we require any additional information.

Even though they say that, I don't think I've ever gotten anything from any of them before the 14 day 'cooling-off' period ends.

Was in a similar dilemma myself and went with Energia variable over Flogas fixed. I added on a 12% price increase to Energia to bake in an inevitable price increase and their annual cost for my low usage still came out on top by about a €75 a year saving. Id need a total of about 27% of price increases for it to close the gap to Flogas and while I do think their rates will go up during the contract I dont see it happening by that much, I think 10-12% is more in line with what we will likely see. The kicker for me was the Flogas €331 standing charge whereas I got the standing charge from Energia for €236 and then €75 cashback on top as well. It made the annual cost worth sucking up a price increase for my usage.

The good news is Electric Ireland said two weeks ago they are not putting up their rates (unlike SSE Airtricity who are). Energia have made no comment but they usually price themselves a bit less than Electric Ireland so I think the Energia prices we have now will last the summer and the increase will take place in September or October once other companies go for it. If I get 5 or 6 months out of the current rates I'll still be a good bit ahead of the Flogas deal and will be happy enough.

no, it is a specific plan and Im activating the smart meter to get it. Its called Smart Data 28% discount with €75 cashback, for my usage it came out the cheapest on Energy Pal.

The main thing as a low user is to get a cheap standing charge even if the unit rate is slightly higher. In this case the standing charge is €95 cheaper on Energia than Flogas while the unit rates are just 1-1.2c higher. So with the €75 cashback thrown in I'll save over the year.

In your case if an 11% increase will work out the same as staying with Flogas then it might be worth your while staying with them as I would expect at least one increase in the order of 10-12% from Energia. I can suck two of those up and still be ahead but for your usage its one and done. The Flogas price is fixed for 18 months so you'd likely be better off staying with them as Energia will increase and if they do it twice in 18 months then you'll be behind overall.

I use about 11,000 kWh per year, but >65% is on night rate . 2 x Ev's

In fairness, FloGas's communication regarding their exciting office move was exemplary.

Signed up for energia 33% in Feb. Recon I can get the AXA 41% by ringing up?

I've been BWG dual fuel but have now opted to go for Energia Axa Smart electricity and BWG for Gas, to lock that nice Gas rate in and get the 2 Emerald Park tickets.

There was too much of a saving not to go with Energia for electricity, and even if prices increase by 10% I should still be better off .

2.5kwh per day, have you got solar? If not you should change your username to Bob Cratchit 😛

Same here (Elec only). Not worried though as going by this thread Flogas is woeful at communications, so will give it a couple of weeks

they will be in touch when they want money don’t worry