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

If it's any help I was with Flogas previously for about 18 months for electricity only and had no issues with them.

I would also like to know what happens after September next year. The contract is for 18 months so can a customer leave after that without penalty and if not what price will they pay then … same as they have been paying or will they be moved on to a variable rate?

when the fixed price deal ends in September you will be notified of your contract moving to a variable rate and at this point you can move anywhere without penalty, we are 6 months into the 18 month deal at this stage so you’re joining late

Chances are bwg will organise another deal with flo gas at the time so check back here for the link 👍

There's a useful article in today's Irish Times that mentions an online tool developed by the Insight (Research) Centre that can look at the log file from your smart meter containing your electricity usage per 30min interval since whenever. This log needs to be dumped out by you from the esbnetworks portal, and then Insight recommend the best electricity plan for you 😁

Explanation from Insight Centre: https://www.insight-centre.org/switching-energy-provider-prof-alan-smeaton-has-a-tool-for-you/

Link to the tool: http://tinyurl.com/4tjcwnea

You will need to have registered for an account with ESBnetworks and enter your MRPN:

https://myaccount.esbnetworks.ie/ and then go to My Energy Consumption

I have PV panels and export a fair bit to the grid. I really only consume in the winter months. Hence, I only consume ~800kWh per year. The report takes into account current published price plans (incl announced price hikes!), your usage pattern, AND your export pattern. Nice one 😀
I'll be taking a close look at this when I get to the end of Energia contract!!

energypal is the way to go 👍

Most of them allow you to switch property/MPRN on the account and keep the existing contract conditions but double check directly with your chosen supplier before you sign up.

You can refuse it if you want to - just make sure they cant access your meter if your not around.

Energia won’t match it or beat it, those days appear to be over

It's up to you. You can ignore what their website says and the experience of people who've dealt with them if you're happy paying them in advance every month based on estimated future use.

https://ie.trustpilot.com/review/www.yunoenergy.ie?stars=1

it’s shocking, click on the 1 star reviews and you will see people getting crazy high bills every other month with no help from customer services

Yes you can absolutely opt out of a smart meter.

The rates initially were much more expensive although they seem to be reaching parity these days.I noticed Energia's recent increase targeted smart plans too which would be a concern for me.Personally I have a D/N meter which for someone with an EV and heat pump with underfloor heating suits me perfectly.No sign of D/N plans demise either as some had suggested.

I'm currently out of contract with Energia - haven't got the usual offer call, don't think they have much to offer anyway?🤔