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Compare cheap electricity prices NI

Who has the best electricity prices?

Great question, we recommend you get a personalised quote using our free comparison tool. We'll tailor the results to your individuals needs and match you with the best electricity tariff available.

The cheapest tariff suitable for you will vary depending on a number of factors such as:

Meter type
Level of electricity usage
Payment method
Payment frequency
Paper or paperless billing
Minimum term commitments (e.g. 12 months)

Here is how each supplier stacks up based on typical electricity usage:

Cheapest credit meter electricity tariffs by supplier (based on average usage)

Supplier	Cheapest Tariff	Term	Bonuses	Unit Rate ex VAT	Unit Rate inc VAT	Standing Charge ex VAT	Standing Charge inc VAT	Annual Cost
Budget Energy	Bill Pay - Budget Bonanza	12 months - £40 early exit fee	N/A	0.1343p	0.141p	0.0763p	0.0801p	£480.43
SSE Airtricity	1 Year Home Electricity 20% - Direct Debit & eBill - 24H	12 months - £40 early exit fee	N/A	0.1443p	0.1515p	0p	0p	£484.80
Click Energy	Bill Pay 24-Hour Big Birthday	12 months - £30 early exit fee	N/A	0.1433p	0.1505p	0.0847p	0.089p	£514.07
Electric Ireland	Discount Offer - 1 Year - 10%	12 months	N/A	0.1563p	0.1641p	0p	0p	£525.12
Bright Energy	Bright Future 24hr - Non-Direct Debit	N/A	N/A	0.1448p	0.152p	0.1066p	0.1119p	£527.30
Power NI	Energy Online - Monthly Direct Debit	N/A	N/A	0.1597p	0.1677p	0p	0p	£536.64

Tariffs correct as of 20 February 2021. Based on an average household usage of 3,200 kWh/year. If you are not paying by Direct Debit you may be required to pay a deposit. Calculations include any discounts/switching bonuses the supplier will award within 12 months. You may need to comply with special terms to achieve the maximum discount, for example pay by monthly Direct Debit and sign up for online billing.

Cheapest prepay electric tariffs by supplier (based on average usage)

Supplier	Cheapest Tariff	Term	Bonuses	Unit Rate ex VAT	Unit Rate inc VAT	Standing Charge ex VAT	Standing Charge inc VAT	Annual Cost
Budget Energy	Budget Booster	12 months	£90 Free Credit	0.1667p	0.175p	0.0956p	0.1003p	£506.62
SSE Airtricity	Keypad - Year 1 - 24H - £5 Welcome Credit	12 months - £40 early exit fee	£5 Free Credit	0.1642p	0.1724p	0p	0p	£546.68
Power NI	Keypad Reward - Top Up £50-79 online or app - £1 free electricity	N/A	N/A	0.1657p	0.174p	0p	0p	£556.80
Bright Energy	Bright Future 24hr - Keypad	N/A	N/A	0.154p	0.1617p	0.1152p	0.121p	£561.63
Electric Ireland	Keypad + £20 Switching Bonus	12 months - £40 early exit fee	£20 Free Credit	0.1737p	0.1824p	0p	0p	£563.68
Click Energy	Keypad 24hr - Instant Saver - 1 Year Fixed Rates	12 months - £30 early exit fee	N/A	0.157p	0.1649p	0.1061p	0.1114p	£568.33

Tariffs correct as of 20 February 2021. Based on an average household usage of 3,200 kWh/year. Calculations include any discounts/switching bonuses the supplier will award within 12 months. You may need to comply with special terms to achieve the maximum discount.