Consumer Corner: How to cut your home energy bills

More than four in 10 households in Ireland are struggling to afford their everyday home energy needs, here's how to manage your bills.

Energy Electric bill charges paper form on the table

Energy is a hot topic at the moment. Since the middle of 2020, the average electricity bill has increased by around €800 a year while gas bills are up on average by around €600.

Worryingly, more than four in 10 households in Ireland now are struggling to afford their everyday home energy needs, while another two in 10 could not withstand further price increases, according to a Taxback.com survey.