Moving house in Ireland: what do I do about electricity and gas?

The short answer

Moving is a common moment for billing mistakes. Read the meters on both days and tell your supplier in time.

📜 The rules in Ireland

The market

You can choose your electricity and gas supplier, and switching is free. ESB Networks runs the electricity network and Gas Networks Ireland the gas network; they handle meters, faults and outages whoever your supplier is.

Official source: cru.ie · Checked 2026-09-27

Switching supplier

Contact your chosen supplier (or use an accredited comparison site) with your MPRN or GPRN and a meter reading; the switch runs through ESB Networks after the cooling-off period. Free at contract end; breaking a fixed-term contract early may cost a fee.

Official source: cru.ie · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

Tell your supplier in advanceGive the moving date and your new address, and ask whether your contract can move with you.
Read the metersTake dated photos of all meters on the day you leave and the day you arrive.
Check the new homeFind out which grid operator serves the new address and whether the supply is connected.
Check your final billCompare the final bill with your photos. Any credit must be refunded.

📇 Who to contact

CRU-accredited price comparison websites: Bonkers.ie, Switcher.ie, PowerToSwitch.ie, EnergySwitch.ie not run by the stateCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 www.cru.ie/consumer-information/switch-supplier/price-comparison-websites

ESB Networks — Republic of Ireland (electricity)Runs the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 1800 372 999 🔗 www.esbnetworks.ie

Gas Networks Ireland — Republic of Ireland (gas)Runs the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 1800 20 50 50 🔗 www.gasnetworks.ie

Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 1800 404 404 🔗 www.cru.ie

❓ Questions

Can I take my contract with me?

Often yes, within the same country. Otherwise moving usually lets you end it.

What if the supply is off at the new home?

Contact a supplier or the grid operator to have it connected.

Who pays for energy between tenants?

The person on the contract pays until the move is reported. That is why the meter reading matters.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

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