GoSwitch Energy Index
Monthly benchmark tracking what Irish households are actually paying for electricity and gas. Based on live tariff data from all 7 major Irish suppliers.
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Methodology
- 📊 Electricity costs calculated at 4,200 kWh/year (CSO Irish household average)
- 🔥 Gas costs calculated at 11,000 kWh/year (SEAI Irish household average)
- 💰 All costs include applicable new-customer discounts for the first year
- 🔄 Tariff data scraped daily from all 7 major Irish suppliers
- 🏢 Suppliers tracked: Electric Ireland, Bord Gáis, SSE Airtricity, Energia, Pinergy, Flogas, Community Power
- 📐 Formula: (unit rate × kWh + standing charge × 365) × (1 − discount%)
For media and researchers
The GoSwitch Energy Index is published monthly and is free to cite, embed, or link to. Raw JSON data is available via our public API. All we ask is attribution to GoSwitch.ie.
# Public API endpoint (JSON)
https://switchwise-production.up.railway.app/v1/energy-index
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GoSwitch Energy Index is an independent estimate based on publicly available tariff data. Actual household costs vary by usage, location, and meter type. Not financial advice. GoSwitch.ie is an independent comparison service and is not affiliated with any supplier.