What is the PSO Levy?
The PSO levy is a government levy that’s charged to all electricity customers in Ireland.
The Public Service Obligation (PSO) Levy is a government mandated levy which supports the generation of electricity from sustainable, renewable and indigenous sources. It’s charged to all electricity customers in Ireland.
The proceeds of the levy are used to recoup the additional costs incurred by the ESB and other suppliers.
For the 2026/27 period, the PSO levy is €0.51 per month (excl. VAT). This applies to customer's bills from 1 October 2026.
Bill pay customers
If you're with Bord Gáis Energy at the end of the month, you'll see a PSO (Public Service Obligation) charge on your bill for that month.
If you switch to a new supplier before the end of the month, Bord Gáis Energy won’t charge you for PSO — your new supplier will include the full monthly PSO charge, even if you were only with them for part of the month. If you join Bord Gáis Energy during the month, we’ll apply the full PSO charge for that month. This balances out, as your previous supplier won’t charge you PSO if you left before the end of the month.
Pay As You Go customers
You'll receive a 40-digit Power Code when you buy credit. This code updates your meter with your new PSO rate.
Simply enter the full 40-digit Power Code into your meter exactly as it appears on your receipt.
If your meter displays an error message, such as "Rejected Wrong Tar", please contact us and we'll be happy to help.