Get rewarded for shifting your electricity use with ESB Networks

Join ESB Network's 'Is This a Good Time?' programme

Bord Gáis Energy is proud to support Is this a good time? – a programme from ESB Networks that helps you take control of your home electricity use and earn rewards for using less at busy times.

It’s free to join, and once you’re signed up, you’ll receive personalised tips by email or text on the best times to run appliances like your dishwasher or washing machine. By shifting your usage to off-peak times – typically outside 5pm to 7pm – you’ll help reduce pressure on the grid and support Ireland’s transition to cleaner energy.

You can earn digital eGift cards worth €2–€3 each time you take a recommended action.

What to expect

Once you’re signed up, you’ll:

• Get helpful alerts when electricity is in high demand or when more renewables are available
• Be invited to take part in energy events – times when small shifts in your usage have the biggest impact
• Earn rewards for taking action, such as using appliances at less busy times

So far, over 28,000 households across Ireland have signed up and completed more than 100,000 energy-saving actions.