Free Time Saturday ElectricitySmart offer

Make your weekends even better with free electricity on Saturdays

Exclusive Saturday offer!
Electricity Discount

20% Discount

on our standard electricity prices

Energy contract duration is 12 months
Discount duration is 12 months

Discounts explained

Urban Day units (8am to 11pm)43.04 34.44 cent per kWh
Urban Peak units (5pm to 7pm) 52.58 42.07 cent per kWh
Urban Night units (11pm to 8am)31.63 25.31 cent per kWh
Annual Standing Charge€237.56
Prices include VAT at 9%. Prices displayed are effective from 9 November 2023 and are subject to change. PSO levy at €0. For prices of rural and other tariffs, see Our tariffs explained.
Discount duration 12 months
After 12 months you'll get a 5% discount each and every year you're with us if you pay by Direct Debit and choose Paperless Billing.
Energy contract duration 12 months
If you leave before the end of the 12 month fixed term contract you may be charged a €50 exit fee.
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Features

Receive paperless bills
No more bills in the post! With paperless billing you will reduce your footprint on environment and receive 3% discount on your energy.
Direct Debit payment
This is the easiest and most convenient way to pay your bill. Your bank account will be debited 14 days after your bill issue date for the total amount due on your bill. Payment will be taken for your bill every 2 months by Direct Debit. If you're an existing customer on Level Pay and sign up to a Green and/or Smart plan your level pay will stop. Any balance due will be taken with your next Direct Debit. Any credit will also be taken into account.
Smart energy plan
If your householders has a smart meter installed, smart energy plans can help you to save money, improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.
Smart bills
You’ll get key information upfront, a graph comparing your energy usage month-on-month year-on-year, and helpful hints and tips to help manage your electricity.
Interactive graphs
Usage graphs will be available to you for easy analysis of your energy usage and will show specific timeframes so you can see where the most energy is being used.
Choose your billing preferences
You can choose if you want to be billed monthly or bi-monthly and can pick the day of the month you want to be billed.
Set your Spend goal
You will have the ability to set a spend goal for your electricity usage. We'll keep you informed on how your costs are trending compared to your spend goals.
No more estimated bills
Your smart meter data will be collected Half Hourly. This means you no longer have to read your meter or worry about estimated bills.
Free electricity
Enjoy free electricity between 9am and 5pm at either Saturday or Sunday, depending on your plan.

Below Terms and Conditions are valid for all Smart Dual Fuel and Smart electricity only offers

Please note that if you are an existing Bord Gáis Energy customer and move to a smart tariff, it’s not possible to revert back to a non-smart tariff/ old meter type due to industry rules for smart metering.



If you're an existing customer on Level Pay and sign up to a Green and/or Smart plan your level pay will stop. Any balance due will be taken with your next Direct Debit. Any credit will also be taken into account.



Standard Smart (SST) Tariff Terms and Conditions


Free Time Saturday or Free Time Sunday Tariff Terms and Conditions


EV (Electric Vehicle) Tariff Terms and Conditions


With 12 months Fixed Term contract:

For dual fuel offers - discounts are off our gas and smart electricity unit rates for 12 months. 5% discount thereafter. You must pay by direct debit and paperless billing to continue to receive these discounts. 

For electricity only offers - discounts are off our smart electricity unit rates for 12 months. 5% discount thereafter. You must pay by direct debit and paperless billing to continue to receive these discounts.

With 24 months Fixed Term contract (applicable for dual fuel only) discounts are off our gas and electricity unit rates for first 12 months. For the next 12 months of the contract, the discounts are 9% off Gas and 5% off Electricity. 5% discount thereafter. You must pay by direct debit and paperless billing to continue to receive these discounts.

An early exit fee of €50 will apply if you leave before the end of your Fixed Term Contract.


Prices are effective from 9 November 2023 for electricity and gas and are subject to change.


If you’re signing up for an offer with Hive Starter Pack, please check these additional terms and conditions.


If you’re signing up for an offer with free Hive, Boiler Service & Free Amazon Echo Dot, please check these additional terms and conditions. 


If you’re signing up for an offer with free Hive & Free Amazon Echo Dot, please check these additional terms and conditions . Please note the Amazon Echo Dot is only available if a Hive Active Heating Device is being installed, if you already have a Hive Active Heating you are not eligible to receive the Dot.


If you’re signing up for a green energy offer, your 100% electricity and 10% gas will be supplied from renewable sources. For more information visit our Green page. 


All EV (electric vehicle) offers are not limited to customers who drive an electric vehicle. Please visit our Electric Vehicle page.



Terms and Conditions of supply.



** Estimated Annual Bill 

The Estimated Annual Bill is calculated based on an average annual consumption of 4200 kWh in electricity (as defined by the CRU) and Bord Gáis Energy’s Standard Smart Tariff (Urban) less any percentage discounts. Your actual rates may differ depending on your meter type. Consumption is split as follows (as defined by the CRU):- Day – 52% Night – 39%, Peak – 9%. Free offers such as boiler services (where applicable) are NOT included. The EAB is only shown on our Standard Smart Tariff. 

Please refer to Our Tariffs & Prices page for information on EAB and current rates.



Microgen export option available

Microgen export option is available on plans for qualifying customers who have solar panels installed and have been certified by ESB Networks. Subject to approval. Microgen Export Plan terms and conditions apply.