Energia Smart Meter Plans and Tariffs
Everything You Need to Know
Unlock potential savings and better energy management with an Energia smart meter plan. Access detailed energy insights via our Energia's Insights Tool and lower your monthly bills. Experience a smarter, more efficient way to power your home with Energia.
What Are Smart Meter Plans?
Our Energia smart plans are designed to give you more control and potential savings. By leveraging the advanced technology of your smart meter, these plans not only help you manage your energy costs but also contributes to a greener energy future.
With an Energia smart meter plan, you'll also gain access to Energia's Insights Tool which provides a clear overview of your electricity consumption, empowering you to make smarter choices and reduce your overall usage.
How Do Smart Electricity Plans Work?
Our smart meter plans work with your smart meter to provide you with a clearer understanding of your energy usage. Your smart meter sends us detailed data, which forms the basis for the different pricing structures within an Energia smart plan. This means you can take advantage of lower electricity rates during certain times of the day.
Smart Meter Plans by Energia
Data Dani
Smart Drive Sean
Multi-tasking Maya
Who Should Switch to a Smart Meter Plan?
Data-Driven Users:
Those who want detailed insights into their energy consumption.
EV Owners:
Individuals who can benefit from lower-cost overnight EV charging.
New Smart Meter Homeowners:
Individuals moving into a property already equipped with a smart meter.
Off-Peak Energy Users:
Those who use a lot of energy during off-peak hours.
Smart Home Enthusiasts:
Users with smart home devices that can be automated for off-peak energy use.
Eco-Conscious Consumers:
People aiming to reduce their environmental impact through informed energy choices.
How to Compare & Choose the Right Smart Meter Plan
Choosing the right Energia Smart Plan involves considering several factors to maximise savings and manage energy consumption effectively. Here's a breakdown of key aspects and tips:
Smart Data
Curious about tracking your energy habits and costs? This plan shares insights for your daily usage and splits your energy into three rates.
Dani thrives on detailed insights and is all about using smart tech to fine-tune her energy use and reduce her carbon footprint. She has the flexibility to change her habits to save the most money and wants an energy provider who can help her understand what appliances use the most power in her home.
If you’re like Dani, the Energia Smart Data plan is perfect for you. With daily updates, you can see exactly how and when you use the most energy. The plan splits your usage into Day (8am to 11pm), Night (11pm to 8am), and Peak (5pm to 7pm) periods. This helps you make smart choices, like running appliances outside of peak hours which can save you up to 26% compared to standard rates.
EV Smart Drive
Need a plan to charge your EV more efficiently? This one has the longest night charging window.
As an EV owner, Sean knows that getting the best night charging rate is key to keeping his car ready to go and his energy bills low. He’s quick to adopt smart technologies like EVs and Solar PV that align with his values. So, he wants an energy provider that offers renewable solutions and useful insights to fit his lifestyle.
If you’re like Sean, the Energia EV Smart Drive plan is perfect for you. You can charge your car from 2am to 6am at a low rate of 7.54 c/kWh. You can also use this time to schedule other appliances to make the most of off-peak hours.
Got a busier household and need more time to load-shift appliances? Then the Energia EV Smart Drive Plus could be the plan for you. With a longer low-cost night rate on either side of your EV charge time.
Plus, with Energy Insights, you can track your energy use and Solar PV exports to find even more ways to cut costs and reduce your carbon footprint.
Smart 24 Hour
Need a no-nonsense plan that fits in with your busy family schedule? This one has one simple, flat rate.
As a busy mum, Maya needs an easy way to manage energy costs without worrying about when to use appliances. She’s interested in smart technology but isn't ready for a full switch, especially with teenagers using lots of energy after school or when she’s cooking dinner just as peak rates hit at 5pm.
If you’re like Maya, the Energia Smart 24 Hour plan is perfect for you. With a simple, all-day flat rate, you can avoid the hassle of peak times and stay on top of energy costs effortlessly. This plan includes Energy Insights and lets you explore advanced smart features, making it easy to test out a smart plan without making major changes right away.
Smart Day Night
Want a plan that lets you save while you sleep? This one has cheaper night rates.
Working late shifts or early mornings, Noah is active during the mornings and late nights. They benefit from a cheaper night rate, allowing them to wake up early to shower, do laundry, or run the dishwasher before going to bed without worrying about high costs. They are willing to shift or schedule energy-heavy activities like these to the evening time to save money on their bills effortlessly.
If you’re like Noah, the Energia Day Night plan is perfect for you. You can enjoy the simplicity of two time bands with cheaper rates at night from 12am to 12pm. This means you can run appliances during these hours without worrying about high costs. Plus, with Energy Insights, you can manage your energy from the comfort of your phone.
Data through Energia Energy Insights App:
Track your energy usage by hour, day, week, or month.
Set budgets and monitor your performance against them.
See estimations of which appliances use the most energy.
Compare your usage to similar households.
Receive tips on reducing your energy consumption.
Rewards and Additional Benefits:
Some plans may offer welcome credits or discounts.
Energia offers a solar bundle that provides savings on solar panel installation for customers on a smart tariff.
Tips for Analysing Energy Habits:
Use Energy Insights:
Energia's "Energy Insights" tool is designed to help you understand your energy usage patterns. It provides detailed data on your consumption, allowing you to identify areas where you can reduce energy use.
Monitor Appliance Usage:
Identify which appliances consume the most energy and try to use them during off-peak hours.
Shift Energy Usage:
Where possible, shift energy-intensive activities (e.g., laundry, dishwashing, EV charging) to night or off-peak hours.
Set Budgets:
Use the budgeting feature in the Energia app to set spending limits and track your progress.
Compare Usage:
Compare your current energy usage with previous periods to identify any changes or trends.
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FAQs About Smart Meter Plans
Smart meters use wireless cellular connections, like mobile phones, to send your energy usage to your energy provider. Standard meters do not have this technology. They require customers to manually read them to accurately bill, and offer limited data and insights. Read our pros and cons of smart meters article where we discuss both more.
​​​​​You can have a Smart Meter installed and remain on your current non-smart tariff however once you have moved to Energia Smart Energy Plan, it is not possible to move back standard plan.
Our Smart Meter plans have been designed with the customer in mind and offer a range of benefits to give you the best value, service and energy saving support.
- Peak rate: This is applied between the hours of 5pm and 7pm.
- Day rate: This is applied between the hours of 8am and 11pm, excluding the peak hours.
- Night rate: This is applied between the hours of 11pm and 8am.
ESB have already installed over 800,000 Smart Meters across Ireland and the roll-out is being delivered on an area-by-area basis.
You will receive notice from ESB in advance of them coming to your area to completion installation. It is estimated that all standard meters in Ireland will be replaced with a new Smart Meter by 2024.
Smart meters send data wirelessly to ESB Networks using a secure 2G mobile network, similar to how text messages are sent. The meter transmits the total electricity consumption for the preceding 24-hour period. Additionally, the meter automatically checks its connection every two hours and sends an encrypted message if it detects any issues.
Yes, your smart meter is safe. All data collected is encrypted and securely stored by ESB Networks in a central Meter Data Management System (MDMS). ESB Networks complies with data protection obligations, ensuring your personal data is safe and secure.
Your smart meter records your daily electricity consumption, sending the total amount consumed every 24 hours to ESB Networks. It also records a more detailed breakdown of your electricity use in up to 30-minute intervals. The meter also sends diagnostic information to ensure it's working correctly.
No. Your smart meter does not use up or work with your own home WIFI.
You'll likely know you have a smart meter if an ESB Networks engineer installed it and informed you directly. ESB Networks also sends a letter prior to installation. The engineer usually provides a brochure with details about your new smart meter.
Your smart meter displays your total electricity usage in kWh. To read it, simply look at the main number shown on the screen and read it from left to right, just like a book. You don't need to press any buttons to see this overall consumption figure.
We also have a step-by-step guide on how to read your smart meter.
With a smart meter, Energia receives meter readings automatically from ESB Networks, eliminating the need for manual readings. If your smart meter has good connectivity, readings are sent automatically, and you won't need to submit any readings.
Only a small % of customers will be affected or will have inconsistent connectivity. In this case a meter reader will call to take a meter reading. If you have a smart meter but your connectivity quality is not at a strong level ESB Networks representatives will continue to take readings up to 6 times a year.