ELECTRICITY AND GAS FOR IRISH BUSINESSES
Compare Business Energy Providers in Ireland
Compare business electricity and gas suppliers, understand what goes into a quote, and request a callback to talk through the options for your premises before your current contract ends.
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Compare business energy suppliers
These eight suppliers sell energy to businesses in Ireland. Most supply both electricity and mains natural gas; one supplies electricity only and one supplies LPG rather than mains gas. Request a callback to find out which of them can quote for your premises and how their offers compare for your usage.
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Bord Gáis Energy
Plans for small, medium and large businesses.
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Electric Ireland
Plans for start-ups, SMEs and large energy users.
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Energia
Quotes for electricity, gas or both.
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Flogas
Electricity, natural gas and off-grid LPG.
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Pinergy
Electricity, with energy monitoring services.
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SSE Airtricity
SME and larger business supply, fixed or flexible.
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Tervas Gas
Bulk and cylinder LPG. Not mains natural gas.
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Yuno Energy
Plans for small and medium-sized businesses.
Compare business electricity suppliers or business gas suppliers in more detail.
Suppliers are listed alphabetically and inclusion is not a recommendation. Business energy prices are normally quoted individually, based on your usage, meter and contract length, so Stuama.ie does not publish unit rates, standing charges or contract terms. Request a callback to find out what is available for your business. Stuama.ie may receive a referral fee if you proceed following an enquiry.
Request a callback
Tell us a little about your business and we’ll help you take the next step on your electricity, gas or both.
How it works
- Send your details using this form.
- You’ll be contacted by phone or email about your enquiry.
- Talk through quotes for your premises and decide whether any of them suits your business.
Useful to have to hand
- A recent electricity or gas bill, with your MPRN or GPRN
- When your current contract ends
- Roughly how much energy you use in a year
- Any changes coming, such as new equipment or longer opening hours
Business electricity, business gas or both
Almost every business needs electricity. Gas is a separate supply with its own meter, contract and bill, and only matters if your premises is connected to the gas network or you use LPG. Each fuel is priced and switched separately, so you can buy them from the same supplier or from two different ones.
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Business Electricity
Unit rates, standing charges, the PSO levy, day and night usage, your MPRN and how to switch.
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Business Gas
Mains natural gas and LPG, your GPRN, carbon tax, contracts and gas for kitchens, hotels and heating.
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Electricity only
Typical for offices, shops, salons and workshops that heat with electric heaters or heat pumps and have no gas connection. Your bill covers lighting, equipment, refrigeration, IT and any electric heating or cooking.
Electricity and mains gas
Common where gas runs the heating, hot water or kitchen. Some suppliers offer both on one account, which can simplify billing, but compare the combined price against two separate quotes rather than assuming a bundle is cheaper.
Electricity and LPG
Many rural and off-network premises use LPG from a tank or cylinders instead of mains gas. LPG is delivered rather than piped, so it is bought on different terms from natural gas. The gas page explains the difference.
How business energy contracts work
A business energy contract sets the price you pay for each unit of energy, a fixed daily charge, how long the price lasts and what happens when it ends. Household energy is mostly sold on published tariffs. Business energy is more often quoted for your premises, so two similar businesses can be offered different prices.
- Unit rate
- The price per kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity or gas you use. Electricity contracts can have different unit rates for the day, night and peak hours.
- Standing charge
- A fixed charge for each day you have a supply, whatever you use. It matters most for low-usage sites, where it can make up a large share of the bill.
- Regulated charges and taxes
- Network charges, the PSO levy on electricity, carbon tax on gas and VAT are set outside the supplier’s control. They apply whichever supplier you choose, though suppliers present them differently on bills.
- Contract term
- How long the agreed prices apply. Business contracts usually run for a fixed period, with terms for leaving early and for what happens at the end.
For the charges on each fuel in detail, see how business electricity pricing works and how business gas pricing works.
Fixed or variable pricing
The main choice in most business energy quotes.
| Feature | Fixed | Variable |
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| Unit rate | Set for the contract term | Can change, with notice from the supplier |
| Budgeting | Predictable | Moves with the supplier’s prices |
| Leaving early | An exit fee may apply | Usually more flexible |
| Best checked | End date and renewal terms | How price changes are notified |
Larger users may also be offered flexible or market-linked contracts, where the price is fixed in stages or follows wholesale prices. These suit businesses that can manage price risk actively.
What determines a business energy quote
Suppliers price business energy around your premises and the risk of supplying it. These are the details that usually make the biggest difference to the quote you are offered.
How much you use
Annual consumption in kWh is the starting point. Higher-usage sites are usually priced individually; smaller sites are more often offered a standard plan.
When you use it
A bakery baking overnight and an office that closes at six use electricity very differently. If your meter records time of day, the pattern can affect your rates.
Your meter and connection
The meter type and, for electricity, the size of your connection decide which price plans and network charges apply. Both are shown on your bill.
Contract length
A one-year and a two or three-year fixed price are priced differently. Longer terms give more certainty but tie you in if prices fall.
When the quote is given
Business prices track wholesale costs, so quotes are usually valid only briefly. Getting quotes well before renewal gives you time to compare.
Payment terms
Suppliers may ask a new business, or one without a trading history, for a deposit. Some prices depend on paying by direct debit.
Renewal dates, notice periods and out-of-contract rates
The end of a fixed-term contract is the moment you have the most choice. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) notes that there is no charge for switching supplier at the end of a contract, but there may be a charge for breaking a fixed-term contract part of the way through.
If you do nothing when a fixed term ends, many contracts move you onto the supplier’s standard or out-of-contract prices. These are often higher than a newly agreed fixed price, and they can apply until you agree a new contract or move supplier. Your contract sets out what happens and how much notice you need to give.
Put your contract end dates for electricity and gas in your calendar, and start comparing a couple of months before. If the two fuels end at different times, you do not have to move them together.
Before your contract ends, check
- The exact end date for each fuel and each site
- The notice period your contract asks for before you leave
- The rate that applies if you let the contract run on
- Any exit fee if you want to leave before the end date
- Whether a renewal offer beats quotes from other suppliers
Switching business energy supplier
Switching changes who bills you, not the physical supply. ESB Networks continues to run the electricity network and Gas Networks Ireland the gas network, so your meters, wires and pipes stay the same and there is no interruption to your supply.
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Check your contract
Find the end date, notice period and any exit fee. Leaving at the end of a fixed term avoids early-exit charges.
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Gather your details
Have recent bills, your MPRN for electricity and GPRN for gas, and a rough idea of your annual usage ready.
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Compare quotes
Compare unit rates, standing charges, term and conditions on a like-for-like basis, then sign with the new supplier.
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Switch supplier
Your new supplier arranges the change. Give a meter reading on the switch date so your bills are accurate.
Small businesses and higher-usage businesses
The way you buy energy changes as your usage grows. Knowing which group you fall into helps you judge the quotes you receive.
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Sole traders and small sites
Standard business plans
A single shop, office, salon or café on a standard meter.
- Standing charges matter: a large share of a low-usage bill
- Standard plans: simpler fixed or variable options
- Renewal dates are easy to miss: set a reminder well ahead
Watch for Out-of-contract rates, deposits for new businesses, and discounts tied to direct debit or online accounts.
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Higher usage and multi-site
Tailored quotes
Hotels, restaurants, manufacturers and multi-site businesses.
- Priced individually: on your usage profile and connection
- More contract choices: fixed, flexible or market-linked
- Capacity matters: connection size affects network charges
Watch for How long a quote is valid, how much of the price is fixed, and whether all sites can renew on one date.
Energy needs for different types of Irish business
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Shops and retail
Lighting, tills and chilled displays running all day. Electricity dominates, so day rates and standing charges matter most.
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Cafés and restaurants
Cooking, coffee machines, dishwashers and fridges. Many use both fuels, with gas use peaking at busy times.
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Offices and clinics
IT, lighting and heating in business hours. Usage drops at night and weekends, so time-of-day pricing can help.
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Salons and barbers
Dryers, styling tools, hot water and heating over long opening hours, with hot water from gas or electricity.
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Workshops and trades
Tools, compressors and machinery, sometimes on three-phase supply. Short bursts of heavy use count too.
Business energy in Ireland
Switching energy supplier is routine. CRU figures show 46,087 electricity switches and 13,994 gas switches in March 2026 alone, counting both household and business customers.
Regulated charges also move. From 1 October 2026 the CRU cut monthly PSO levy charges on electricity bills by 66% across all customer categories, while approving higher electricity network revenues for 2026/27. Changes like these reach business bills whichever supplier you use, so compare suppliers on the parts of the price they control.
60,000+
electricity and gas supplier switches in March 2026
66%
cut in monthly PSO levy charges from 1 October 2026
720,000+
homes and businesses on the gas network
Sources: CRU, switching figures for March 2026; CRU, 2026/27 network charges and PSO levy; Gas Networks Ireland.
Business energy: frequently asked questions
How much does business energy cost in Ireland?
There is no single business rate. Your cost depends on how much electricity and gas you use, when you use it, your meter and connection, the contract length and when you agree the price. That is why most suppliers quote businesses individually. Request a callback to talk through quotes for your premises.
Is business energy different from household energy?
Yes. Business contracts are usually quoted for your premises rather than chosen from published tariffs, are more often fixed for a set term and can carry exit fees. Business energy is also generally billed with VAT shown separately, so registered businesses can usually reclaim it in the normal way.
Should I buy electricity and gas from the same supplier?
Not necessarily. One supplier and one account can be simpler, but each fuel is priced separately. Compare a combined offer with the best separate electricity and gas quotes before deciding.
Will my supply be interrupted if I switch?
No. ESB Networks and Gas Networks Ireland own and run the networks whichever supplier you use, so the change is in billing only. Your meters stay in place.
Can a sole trader get a business energy contract?
Yes. If you trade from business premises, you can get business electricity and gas whatever the legal structure of your business. If you work from home, your home supply normally stays on a household contract.
When should I start comparing business energy?
A couple of months before your contract ends gives you time to get quotes, check notice periods and avoid rolling onto out-of-contract prices. Business quotes are usually valid for a short time, so compare them close together.
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