Energy prices are on the rise in Ireland — but what can you do?

With the rollout of smart meters comes the launch of smart electricity tariffs

Smart meters will allow you to see exactly how much energy you’re using in real time via an in-home display unit, a smartphone or a tablet. This means you’ll have way more insight into your energy usage throughout the day, which should help you to reduce your consumption.

Energia announced last week that it will increase its gas and electricity prices from April 5. Residential electricity prices will rise by 8.6%, while gas prices will go up by 5.7%.

The increase will add just over €100 a year to the average household’s annual electricity bill and around €48 to the average annual gas bill.