SSE Airtricity

Last Updated: June 2020

SSE Airtricity the 2nd largest household electricity supplier in Northern Ireland. They serve approximately 166,796 customers and how a 20.4% market share.

Around 45% of SSE Airtricity customers are on top-up meters and 55% are on bill pay tariffs.

Cheapest SSE Airtricity credit meter electricity tariffs (based on average usage)

Cheapest TariffTermBonusesUnit Rate ex VATUnit Rate inc VATStanding Charge ex VATStanding Charge inc VATAnnual Cost
1 Year Home Electricity 6% - £150 Welcome Bonus - Direct Debit & eBill12 months - £40 early exit fee£150 Free Credit0.3794p0.3984p0p0p£1124.88

Tariffs correct as of 24 September 2023. 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 SSE Airtricity prepay electric tariffs (based on average usage)

Cheapest TariffTermBonusesUnit Rate ex VATUnit Rate inc VATStanding Charge ex VATStanding Charge inc VATAnnual Cost
Keypad - Year 1 - 10.5% discount plus £5 credit12 months - £40 early exit fee£5 Free Credit0.3612p0.3793p0p0p£1208.76

Tariffs correct as of 24 September 2023. 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.

You can compare all tariffs from all suppliers including SSE Airtricity using our free electricity comparison tool.

SSE Airtricity also offers a number of promotional tariffs that include bonuses. Depending on your usage, switching to one of these tariffs may work out cheaper overall.

You can search all SSE Airtricity plans using our free energy comparison tool.

How green is SSE Airtricity?

Source: https://www.uregni.gov.uk/sites/uregni/files/media-files/Fuel%20Mix%20Disclosure%202018%20Publication.pdf

How do existing customers rate SSE Airtricity?

  • According to the Consumer Council, 63% of SSE Airtricity customers are satisfied with their service and 49%% would recommend it.
  • Which? customers rated SSE Airtricity bottom of the table in their NI energy suppliers survey.

How can I contact SSE Airtricity?