Electricity Switching Discounts Slashed as Energy Crisis Continues

Electricity companies have been rapidly reducing discounts for new customers as the energy crisis continues, while interest in domestic solar has increased at the same time.

Author

Briain Kelly
April 06, 2026

Inside this Edition

  • Electricity Companies Slash Switching Discounts

  • Record Breaking Month for EV Sales in March

  • Understanding Tax Rules for Solar Panels

Tens of thousands of homes are getting solar panels every year. See how much you can save with a quote from Ireland’s top installers - check their prices now.

Interest in Solar Climbs and Electricity Companies Reduce Discounts Amid Energy Crisis

Many of Ireland’s electricity companies have been slashing switching discounts and eliminating welcome bonuses in recent weeks amid the energy crisis in the Middle East.

To date, Energia, SSE Airtricity, Electric Ireland, Flogas, and Bord Gais have all significantly reduced the discounts offered to new customers switching providers.

Electricity prices have not gone up as of yet, but the pain is already being felt at the fuel pump as a major portion of the world’s oil and gas supplies are bottled up behind the Straits of Hormuz.

Amid this, interest in solar panels has increased sharply in recent weeks as people become more concerned about energy bills this year.

Solar panels can protect homeowners against rising prices by generating up to 70% of their home’s electricity needs.

Learn more about how much solar panels cost the average Irish household and how much you can save.

Solar Panels Ireland Costs & Returns | EnergyEfficiency

Solar Panels Ireland - understand all the costs, savings, SEAI grants and financial benefits of solar power in our comprehensive 2026 guide.

Energy Efficiency Ireland

Electric Car Sales Surge Amid Rising Petrol & Gas Prices

The number of electric car sales surged in March as petrol and gas prices rose dramatically due to the war in the Middle East.

The number of new electric cars sold last month was more than 50% higher than in March 2025 as the sector continues to expand.

Battery Electric Vehicles overtook petrol engines in market share for new car sales in March for the first time.

Electric Cars Overtake Petrol as Sales Surge in March - Energy Efficiency

Electric Car sales surged dramatically last month as the war in the Middle East drove the price of petrol and diesel ever higher. EV sales figures are more

Energy Efficiency Ireland

Understanding The Tax Implications of Solar Panels

Solar Panels are an expensive yet lucrative investment for your home. Between the cost of buying solar panels and all the savings they can deliver, you might have overlooked the question of how different tax laws apply to them.

Between VAT on solar installations, income tax on electricity exports, and the implications for local property tax, we cover it all in this handy guide.

Home Solar Power and Tax in Ireland - Energy Efficiency

Whether you are thinking about getting solar panels in Ireland or already have them, you should know about what the current tax policy is surrounding solar.

Energy Efficiency Ireland

We hope you enjoyed the articles this week. Together with your support, we are helping to build a greener, more affordable Ireland for everyone. That’s your energy update. Until the next edition.

Briain Kelly,