Domestic Fuels
Comparison of Energy Costs
01 Jul, 2016
Notes:
1. All prices are inclusive of 13.5% VAT.
2. Estimated average price to consumers countrywide.
Fuel
Form
Unit of
Average
Gross
Delivered
Percentage
Percentage
Supply
Price per
Unit (€)1
Calorific
Value
(kWh/unit)
Energy Cost
cent/kWh
change since
1 April, 2016
Change since
1 July, 2015
Bale
4.75
67.0
7.09
-
+3.3%
Tonne
Tonne
40 kg Bag
Tonne
40 kg Bag
Tonne
Tonne
Tonne
40 kg Bag
399.00
442.00
18.30
422.00
17.80
509.00
549.00
484.00
21.01
5763.5
8267.2
330.7
7900.0
316.0
8735.2
8960.0
8850.0
354.0
6.92
5.35
5.53
5.34
5.63
5.83
6.13
5.47
5.93
-
+0.8%
+0.7%
n/a
+0.7%
n/a
+0.6%
+0.5%
+0.6%
n/a
Litre
Litre
Litre
Litre
0.73
0.62
0.70
0.56
10.55
10.55
10.18
10.18
6.90
5.89
6.86
5.53
+8.2%
+10.8%
+7.8%
+12.2%
-15.2%
n/a
-14.3%
n/a
Litre
11.35 kg Cylinder
34 kg Cylinder
47 kg Cylinder
0.64
29.15
77.75
108.16
7.09
155.7
471.0
651.0
9.07
18.72
16.51
16.61
-2.6%
-2.4%
-2.2%
-
-8.8%
-2.4%
-2.2%
-
3. Prices include delivery for bulk purchase
4. Prices include those from a selection of suppliers that publish their
prices online.
5. Oil prices assuming 1000L delivered.
Peat2
Briquettes, Baled
6. Prices represent scheduled prices, exclusive of any discounts that may
be available.
3
Coal
Nuggets (Lignite)
Premium Coal, bulk
Premium Coal, bag4
Standard Coal, bulk
Standard Coal, bag4
Standard Anthracite
Grade A Anthracite
Ovoids (Low Smoke), bulk
Ovoids (Low Smoke), bag4
Oil5
Gas Oil (schedule)6
Gas Oil (typical discounted price)7
Kerosene (schedule)6
Kerosene (typical discounted price)7
L.P.G.
Bulk L.P.G.8
Bottled Butane
Bottled Propane
Bottled Propane
Natural Gas 9
Band D1: <5,556 kWh per annum
Band D2: >=5,556 <55,556 kWh per annum
Band D3: >=55,556 kWh per annum
kWh
kWh
kWh
0.089
0.072
0.065
1.0
1.0
1.0
8.86
7.24
6.49
-
+18.3%
+7.6%
+2.4%
Electricity 10, 11
Band DA: <1,000 kWh per annum
Band DB: >=1,000 <2,500 kWh per annum
Band DC: >=2,500 <5,000 kWh per annum
Band DD: >=5,000 <15,000 kWh per annum
Band DE: >=15,000 kWh per annum
kWh
kWh
kWh
kWh
kWh
0.48
0.31
0.25
0.21
0.18
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
48.10
30.66
24.54
21.13
18.08
-
-31.0%
-1.0%
+1.2%
+3.6%
+4.0%
Night rate12
kWh
0.10
1.0
9.80
kg
kg
0.29
0.36
4.8
4.8
6.03
7.45
+0.7%
+0.7%
+3.4%
7. Prices include those from a selection of suppliers that publish their
prices online. Prices vary depending on delivery location.
8. Price per unit does not include standing charge.
9. Gas prices are VAT Incl prices from the EU Price Directive Survey
& represent prices for 01/01/2015 to 30/06/2015. (Prices updated every 6 mths)
For methodology and more details please see the following :
http://www.seai.ie/Publications/Statistics_Publications/
Electricity_and_Gas_Prices/
10. Electricity prices are VAT Incl prices from the EU Price Directive Survey,
& represent prices for 01/01/2015 to 30/06/2015.
(Prices updated every 6 mths)
For methodology and more details please see the following report :
http://www.seai.ie/Publications/Statistics_Publications/
Electricity_and_Gas_Prices/
11. From 1/10/2015 the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy was decreased
from €5.36 to €5.01 per customer per month. See www.cer.ie for details
12. To avail of lower night rate electricity a second meter is required.
The rate quoted is estimated for unit consumption costs only.
Actual costs may be higher due to higher standing charges for
night rate electricity.
13. Wood fuel prices may vary from the average, given the
fragmented supplier network at present.
14. Firewood prices provided by certified members of the Wood Fuel
Quality Assurance Scheme. See http://www.wfqa.org/
15. Minimum delivery conditions may apply. Discounts may
apply for larger quantities.
Wood
13, 14
Pellets Bulk Delivery
Pellets Bagged
15
DISCLAIMER:
Briquettes
kg
0.38
4.8
7.84
-
+0.9%
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
these statistical publications and/or reports, they are subject to
revisions and changes from time to time. The Sustainable Energy
Authority of Ireland is not liable for losses suffered, whether direct or
consequential, arising out of any reliance on these data. It is
Hardwood, Small Bag, 20% moisture, Collected
Softwood, Small Bag, 25% moisture, Collected
Hardwood, Full Pallet, 20% moisture, Delivered
Softwood, Full Pallet, 25% moisture, Delivered
kg
kg
kg
kg
0.50
0.34
0.41
0.29
4.16
3.86
4.16
3.86
12.10
8.75
9.79
7.62
-
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Softwood, Bulk (loose), 25% moisture, Delivered
kg
0.20
3.86
5.11
-
n/a
the responsibility of each individual or entity to independently verify
such information if the intention is to use such information in any
form for personal or commercial purposes. The Sustainable Energy
Authority of Ireland reserves the right to change the methodology in
collecting, presenting and publishing these statistics and/or report.
Special Notes:
Carbon Tax was introduced for Oil, L.P.G and Natural Gas on 1st May 2010. The Carbon Tax was extended to Coal and Peat on 1 May 2013. See www.revenue.ie for more details.
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Domestic Fuels
Comparison of Useful Energy Costs for Space Heating
Notes:
Fuel 16
Form
16. Use manufacturers recommended fuel for each appliance.
17. Delivered energy costs quoted are for the
Delivered
Energy Cost 17
(c/kWh)
7.09
Peat
Briquettes, Baled
Coal
Nuggets (Lignite)
Premium Coal, bulk
Premium Coal, bag
Standard Coal, bulk
Standard Coal, bag
Standard Anthracite 19
Grade A Anthracite 19
Ovoids (Low Smoke), bulk19
Ovoids (Low Smoke), bag 19
6.92
5.35
5.53
5.34
5.63
5.83
6.13
5.47
5.93
Gas Oil (schedule)
Gas Oil (typical discounted price)
Kerosene (schedule) 20
Kerosene (typical discounted price) 20
6.90
5.89
6.86
5.53
Bulk L.P.G.
Bottled Butane
Bottled Propane 34kg
Bottled Propane 47kg
1-Jul-2016
Seasonal Efficiency Ratings 18
100%
90%
80%
70%
Typical Seasonal Efficiencies26
60%
11.82
50%
14.18
40%
17.72
30%
23.63
20%
35.45
17.31
13.37
13.83
13.35
14.08
14.57
15.32
13.67
14.84
23.08
17.82
18.44
17.81
18.78
19.42
20.42
18.23
19.78
34.61
26.73
27.66
26.71
28.17
29.13
30.64
27.34
29.67
conditions stated overleaf.
18. Efficiencies quoted are bands of typical seasonal heating efficiencies.
19. Higher efficiency indicated (50-80%) applies to
these fuels when used in stoves / closed room heaters
20. Higher efficiency indicated (60-70%) applies to
these fuels.
21. These specific fuel rates incur standing charges
which must be included in all total cost calculations.
22. DFE: Decorative fuel effect appliance in an open
fire setting.
8.65
6.68
6.92
6.68
7.04
7.28
7.66
6.84
7.42
9.89
7.64
7.90
7.63
8.05
8.32
8.75
7.81
8.48
11.54
8.91
9.22
8.90
9.39
9.71
10.21
9.11
9.89
13.85
10.69
11.07
10.68
11.27
11.65
12.25
10.94
11.87
7.66
6.54
7.62
6.15
8.62
7.36
8.58
6.91
9.85
8.41
9.80
7.90
11.49
9.81
11.44
9.22
13.79
11.78
13.72
11.06
9.07
18.72
16.51
16.61
10.07
20.80
18.34
18.46
11.33
23.40
20.63
20.77
12.95
26.75
23.58
23.73
15.11
31.20
27.51
27.69
18.13
37.44
33.01
33.23
Band D1: <5,556 kWh per annum
Band D2: >=5,556 <55,556 kWh per annum
Band D3: >=55,556 kWh per annum
8.86
7.24
6.49
9.84
8.05
7.21
11.07
9.05
8.12
12.65
10.34
9.28
14.76
12.07
10.82
17.71
14.48
12.99
Band DA: <1,000 kWh per annum
Band DB: >=1,000 <2,500 kWh per annum
Band DC: >=2,500 <5,000 kWh per annum
Band DD: >=5,000 <15,000 kWh per annum
Band DE: >=15,000 kWh per annum
48.10
30.66
24.54
21.13
18.08
48.10
30.66
24.54
21.13
18.08
53.44
34.07
27.26
23.48
20.09
Night rate
9.80
9.80
10.89
Pellets Bulk Delivery
Pellets Bagged
Briquettes
6.03
7.45
7.84
Hardwood, Small Bag, 20% moisture, Collected
Softwood, Small Bag, 25% moisture, Collected
Hardwood, Full Pallet, 20% moisture, Delivered
Softwood, Full Pallet, 25% moisture, Delivered
Softwood, Bulk (loose), 25% moisture, Delivered
23. Appliances specifically designed as heating (rather than ambient
or decorative) i.e. typically with manufactured firebox and convection
Oil
chamber, with front fret and ashpit cover that provide a controllable
air supply.
24. Adequate ventilation is required for flueless gas heaters.
in electricity consumption bands DD and DE. If a night rate
L.P.G.
electricity meter is also installed and if the heat pump is run
during the night, a unit cost of approximately half that specified
can be assumed in the calculations.
Open Fire - Designed to Maximise Heating23
Coal
up to 32%
up to 37%
Ovoids (Low Smoke)
Open Fire with High Output Back Boiler
All
40-50%
Stove / Closed Room Heater (without Back Boiler)
Peat
45-55%
Coal
50-80%
Gas
60-75%
Stove / Closed Room Heater (with Back Boiler)
All
65-85%
25. Dwellings with electrically driven heat pumps are most likely to be
21
Open Fire, Solid fuel or Gas DFE 22
All
20-30%
Oil Fired Boiler
Gas Oil
Kerosene
55-75%
60-75%
Gas Fired Boiler
All
55-75%
26. Seasonal Performance Factor is defined as the ratio of heat
output from the heat pump and the electricity supplied to the
Natural Gas
heat pump over the heating season. SPFs quoted assume heat
pumps are used in conjunction with low temperature systems such
22.14
18.10
16.23
29.52
24.14
21.64
44.28
36.20
32.47
Wood Product or Biomass Boiler
All
55-87%
as underfloor heating.
27. The Home-heating Appliance Register of Performance
Electricity
(HARP) database contains exact performance specifications of
the proposed/installed heating appliance. www.seai.ie/harp
Flueless Gas24
All
90%
Condensing Boiler
Wood
Electricity used for Heat pumps25
Electricity
Band DA: <1,000 kWh per annum
Band DB: >=1,000 <2,500 kWh per annum
Band DC: >=2,500 <5000 kWh per annum
Band DD: >=5,000 <15,000 kWh per annum
Band DE: >=15,000 kWh per annum
Night rate
7.54
9.31
9.80
8.62
10.64
11.20
10.05
12.42
13.07
12.06
14.90
15.69
15.08
18.63
19.61
26.14
39.21
12.10
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
8.75
9.79
7.62
5.11
10.94
12.24
9.53
6.39
12.50
13.99
10.89
7.30
14.59
16.32
12.70
8.52
17.51
19.58
15.24
10.22
21.88
24.48
19.05
12.78
29.18
32.64
25.41
17.04
43.76
48.96
38.11
25.55
Delivered
Energy Cost 17
6.70
8.28
8.71
85-97%
Electric Storage Heater
All
Seasonal Performance Factor (SPF)26 for heat pumps
90%
Electric (Electric Fire, Panel Heater)
All
100%
Typical SPFs for Heat Pump Types27
(c/kWh)
48.10
30.66
24.54
21.13
18.08
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
19.24
12.26
9.81
8.45
7.23
16.03
10.22
8.18
7.04
6.03
13.74
8.76
7.01
6.04
5.17
12.02
7.67
6.13
5.28
4.52
10.69
6.81
5.45
4.70
4.02
9.62
6.13
4.91
4.23
3.62
8.75
5.57
4.46
3.84
3.29
8.02
5.11
4.09
3.52
3.01
9.80
3.92
3.27
2.80
2.45
2.18
1.96
1.78
1.63
Ground source (horizontal)
Ground source (vertical)
Air/Air
Air/Water
Water/Water
Exhaust Air
2.7 - 4.5
2.7 - 4.5
2.5 - 4.2
2.5 - 4.0
3.0 - 5.6
2.5 - 4.2
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