SSE Airtricity electricity tariffs

Current rates for Irish homes — updated November 2026.

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Ireland's second-largest electricity supplier, part of SSE plc, with a strong renewable-energy focus and electricity and gas plans.

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Current SSE Airtricity tariffs

1 Year Home Electricity 30%
Standard
Flat rate
31.50c
Standing — urban
76.71c/day
Standing — rural
96.29c/day
Annual standing (urban)
€280
Export (CEG)
19.50c/kWh
24-hour flat rate. DD & eBill discount. Also sold as 'Smart Everyday' for smart-meter customers at the same rate. Rates from 5 Oct 2026.
1 Year Home Electricity 30% (NightSaver meter)
NightSaver
Day rate
32.38c
Night rate (11pm–8am)
19.60c
Standing — urban
98.55c/day
Standing — rural
120.02c/day
Annual standing (urban)
€360
Export (CEG)
19.50c/kWh
Day 08:00–23:00 · Night 23:00–08:00 (summer: Day 09:00–00:00, Night 00:00–09:00). Day/Night meter. DD & eBill discount. 12-month contract. Rates from 5 Oct 2026.
1 Year Smart Day/Night/Peak 30%
Smart
Day rate
33.81c
Night rate (11pm–8am)
20.56c
Peak rate (5pm–7pm)
37.88c
Standing — urban
76.71c/day
Standing — rural
96.29c/day
Annual standing (urban)
€280
Export (CEG)
19.50c/kWh
Day 08:00–23:00 excl. peak · Peak 17:00–19:00 · Night 23:00–08:00. Smart meter required. DD & eBill discount. Rates from 5 Oct 2026.
1 Year Smart EV Max 20%
EV
Day rate
42.66c
EV rate 23:00–05:00
14.56c
Standing — urban
103.86c/day
Standing — rural
116.91c/day
Annual standing (urban)
€379
Export (CEG)
19.50c/kWh
EV rate 23:00–05:00, all other hours at day rate (no separate peak). Smart meter required. DD & eBill discount. Rates from 5 Oct 2026.

All rates include VAT. Rural standing charges marked “est.” are derived from the urban figure plus the network rural uplift. Verify current rates at SSE Airtricity's website before switching.

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