SSE Airtricity is one of Ireland's Big Three energy suppliers and the country's most prominent renewable energy provider. Yuno Energy is a newer competitor that has entered the market with competitive pricing and an unusual Dynamic Plan. Here's a direct comparison for 2026.
Quick Summary
| | Yuno Energy | SSE Airtricity | |---|---|---| | Cheapest unit rate | 28.27c/kWh | ~28–32c/kWh (new customer discounts) | | Standing charge (elec.) | 60.5c/day | ~65–75c/day | | Green electricity | No | Yes — 100% renewable | | Smart meter plans | Yes | Yes | | Dynamic pricing | Yes | No | | Night rate | Yes | Yes | | Gas supply | Yes | Yes |
Electricity Tariffs Compared
Yuno Variable Discount Plan (24hr)
- Unit rate: 28.27c/kWh (ex VAT)
- Standing charge: €220.97/year (60.5c/day)
- Estimated annual bill: €1,554 inc VAT (4,200 kWh)
SSE Airtricity Plans
SSE Airtricity typically offers new-customer discounts of 20–25% on their standard electricity rates. Their base (pre-discount) unit rates sit in the 34–38c/kWh range, which means the discounted first-year effective rate lands around 27–30c/kWh — broadly comparable to Yuno's Variable Discount Plan.
Standing charges on SSE plans tend to be in the €240–€275/year range, which is €20–55/year higher than Yuno's 24hr plan. This difference alone can shift the annual cost comparison meaningfully.
Once SSE's new-customer discount expires (typically after 12 months), the standard rate kicks in and the gap widens significantly in Yuno's favour.
The Green Energy Difference
This is the biggest differentiator between the two suppliers.
SSE Airtricity supplies 100% renewable electricity and is backed by one of Ireland's largest renewable generation portfolios, including wind farms across the island. If reducing your carbon footprint is a priority alongside cost, SSE Airtricity is a compelling choice.
Yuno Energy does not currently offer a labelled green or renewable tariff. Their standard plans are not certified renewable.
If green electricity matters to you, SSE Airtricity wins outright on this dimension. Yuno has no equivalent to offer.
Smart Meter and Time-of-Use Plans
Both suppliers have smart meter tariffs that incentivise shifting usage away from peak hours.
Yuno Variable Smart Discount:
- Day rate: 29.82c/kWh
- Night rate: 18.17c/kWh
- Peak (5pm–7pm): 33.14c/kWh
- Standing charge: €244.99/year
SSE Airtricity offers their own time-of-use plans for smart meter customers, with similar day/night/peak structures. Check GoSwitch for the current live rates on both.
Yuno's Dynamic Plan — No SSE Equivalent
Yuno's Standard Dynamic Plan is unique in the Irish market. It links your electricity price directly to wholesale market prices, updated at 30-minute intervals. For households with:
- Home battery storage
- EV chargers with scheduled charging
- Smart appliances that can be timed
…the Dynamic Plan can deliver material savings by auto-shifting consumption to cheap wholesale windows. SSE Airtricity has no equivalent product.
Gas Tariffs
Both Yuno and SSE offer gas supply:
Yuno Variable Gas Discount Plan: 9.86c/kWh total (inc. carbon tax, ex VAT), standing charge €137.64/year (EAB: €1,332 inc VAT)
SSE Airtricity gas tariffs are competitive, typically carrying unit rates in the 9–10c/kWh range (inc. carbon tax). Their standing charges are generally in the €145–€165/year range — higher than Yuno's €137.64/year.
For gas, Yuno's lower standing charge is a consistent advantage.
Dual Fuel
SSE Airtricity offers combined electricity and gas bundles with a discount for taking both fuels. If you're considering dual fuel, compare the bundled SSE price against separate Yuno electricity + gas tariffs — the gap can go either way depending on current offers.
Use GoSwitch's compare tool for an up-to-date dual fuel calculation.
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose Yuno Energy if:
- Price is your primary driver and green labelling isn't required
- You have a smart meter and want a competitive TOU tariff
- You're interested in dynamic/wholesale-linked pricing
- You want a lower gas standing charge
Choose SSE Airtricity if:
- You want 100% renewable electricity with a verified green tariff
- You value one of Ireland's most established suppliers with a strong renewable investment track record
- You want a combined electricity + gas bundle from a major brand
Verdict
If cost is your only criterion: Yuno's unit rates and standing charges are competitive, and the Dynamic Plan is a genuine differentiator for tech-forward households. If you want green electricity, SSE Airtricity is the better choice — there is no Yuno equivalent to compare against. For the majority of households who want the cheapest bills, the live comparison will usually come down to a small margin — check GoSwitch for the current numbers.