Find out what supports are available for your business
Our business support hub should tell you all you need to know about the supports and payment options available for your business.
Changes to your PSO charge
The Public Service Obligation (PSO) is mandated by the Irish Government and approved by the European Commission. Due to unprecedented and sustained high wholesale electricity prices, the PSO fund requirement for PSO Year 2022/23 is negative (- €491.25 million). This will result in a payment to customers from 1 March to 30 September 2023.
For further information please visit: Public Service Obligation (PSO) | CRU.ie
The PSO payment rates for businesses from 1 March to 30 September 2023 are:
- PSO where MIC < 30kVA = €44.50 per month (ex VAT)
- PSO where MIC => 30 kVA = €5.40 per kVA per month (ex VAT)
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme
The government has recently announced changes to the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS), which may be of benefit to you. The scheme is to help businesses who have seen significant increases in their energy costs compared to this time last year.
The scheme, which is administered by Revenue, will provide qualifying businesses with up to 40% of the increase in electricity or gas bills, up to €10,000 per month. From 1 March, the relief will increase to 50%, up to €15,000 per month.
The scheme will run until May 2023. It's aimed at businesses whose average unit gas or electricity price has risen by over 30% compared with their average unit gas or electricity price in 2021.
The scheme is currently open. For more information, and for a comprehensive list of scheme guidelines, visit revenue.ie.
Sign in or register online
You may need to view and download your Bord Gáis Energy bills to avail of this scheme. To access your bills, sign in to your online account. If you don't have an online account, register now.
Need more information on the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme?
The scheme will be available to tax-compliant businesses that are chargeable to a designated tax category.
The scheme is aimed at businesses whose average unit gas or electricity price has risen by over 30% compared with their average unit gas or electricity price in 2021.
Please confirm with Revenue that you qualify for the scheme. For further details please see Revenue.ie.
The scheme is being operated on a self-assessment basis and administered by Revenue. You will have to submit your energy bills to the Revenue within the timeframe of the scheme. Please check revenue.ie for details.
To access copies of your Bord Gáis Energy bills, sign in to your online account. If you don't have an online account, register now.
You can access copies of your Bord Gáis Energy bills by signing in to your online account. Don't have an online account? Register here.
Registering for an online account is quick and easy. Once you have the below details, you can register here.
- Account number
This is located on the top right-hand corner of your bill. It's ten characters long. If it begins with zero, please ensure you include this when entering your account number. - MPRN/GPRN
This is located on the top right hand corner of your bill just below the account number. The MPRN is eleven digits and the GPRN is 7 digits long. If it begins with zero, please ensure you include this when entering your MPRN/GPRN. - Last 4 digits of your phone number
This is the last 4 digits of any phone number that you have provided for your account. - Display name
This is the name that we'll use to communicate with you once you're registered. For example: 'Hi Joe'. - Email address
Your sign in details will be sent to this email address, and it will be used for all electronic communication.
Once the registration is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link for you to set your password. It's really important to complete this step and sign into your online account within 48 hours of receiving the email, as the link expires for security purposes.
Energy efficiency support
Are you seeking ways to reduce your business's energy consumption and costs? We're committed to supporting enterprises in achieving their energy efficiency goals. Through the SEAI's Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS), we provide financial and technical aid for both completed and ongoing energy efficiency initiatives.
Connect with us today to explore how we can assist in improving your business's energy efficiency.
Find out more
Concerned about paying your bills?
We understand that these are difficult and uncertain times. If you’re worried about paying your bill, please call us on 01 611 01 92 so we can discuss your options and find a solution that works for you.
We can offer flexible payment options, including payment plans and scheduled payments.
Scheduled payments allow you to set up a recurring payment on a weekly or monthly basis, in addition to your existing payment method. For example, you can pay a specified amount per week towards your energy bills, to spread out your costs over time. This money will accumulate on your account and will be used towards your next bill. Regular payments of an amount you choose, at a time that suits you best, are applied to your credit or debit card.
You can set up a scheduled payment on your online account. To learn how to set up a scheduled payment, check out our video:
Whatever the problem, we’re always here to help. Please contact us in confidence for further information and assistance.
Arranging a payment plan
Please contact us at an early stage if you are experiencing difficulty making payments. You can call us on 01 611 01 92.
We can offer you flexible payment options and if your circumstances change, just let us know and we can discuss this further with you.
