Commercial / Industrial Fuels
Comparison of Energy Costs
01-Jul-16
Notes:
1. All prices are inclusive of 13.5% VAT
2. Ex-works price. Add delivery costs as appropriate.
Fuel
Form
Unit of
Average
Gross
Delivered
Percentage
Percentage
Supply
Price per
Calorific
Energy Cost
change since
change since
Unit (€)1
Value (kWh/unit)
cent/kWh
1 April, 2016
1 July, 2015
Tonne
123.34
7759.2
1.59
-
-
Actual prices also depend on quality purchased. Carbon tax included.
3. Prices used are an average of wholesale scheduled prices,
exclusive of any rebates that may apply. Rebate may reduce
Coal 2
Industrial Fines
Oil 3
Gas Oil
Litre
0.763
10.55
7.23
+5.9%
-14.8%
Light Fuel Oil
Litre
0.714
11.21
6.37
+7.3%
-14.8%
Medium Fuel Oil
Litre
0.673
11.32
5.94
+7.8%
-14.5%
Heavy Fuel Oil
Litre
0.633
11.45
5.53
+8.5%
-14.6%
fuel cost in the region of 20-25% depending on various
market conditions. Please contact your petroleum supplier
for current prices.
4. Prices available on request from suppliers for L.P.G.
quantities over three tonnes.
5. 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 report :
http://www.seai.ie/Publications/Statistics_Publications/
EPSSU_Publications/Electricity_and_Gas_Prices/
kg
1.741
13.96
12.47
-4.9%
-8.3%
Bulk L.P.G. (0-3 tonnes) 4
Litre
0.551
7.09
7.77
-3.4%
-11.8%
Bulk L.P.G. (3.1-40 tonnes)
Litre
0.463
7.09
6.53
-2.9%
-10.2%
Commercial Cylinders
L.P.G.
Electricity_Gas_Prices_in_Ireland.pdf
6. 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)
Natural Gas 5
Band I1: <278 MWh per annum
kWh
0.0632
1.0
6.32
-
+6.7%
http://www.seai.ie/Publications/Statistics_Publications/
Band I2: >=278 <2,778 MWh per annum
kWh
0.0475
1.0
4.75
-
+1.0%
EPSSU_Publications/Electricity_and_Gas_Prices/
Band I3: >=2,778 <27,778 MWh per annum
kWh
0.0408
1.0
4.08
-
-7.0%
Electricity_Gas_Prices_in_Ireland.pdf
Band I4: >=27,778 <277,778 MWh per annum
kWh
0.0325
1.0
3.25
-
-1.7%
For methodology and more details please see the following report :
See Special Note below on the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy.
7. To avail of lower night rate electricity a second meter is required.
Electricity
6
Band IA: <20MWh per annum
kWh
0.2321
1.0
23.21
-
-2.5%
Actual costs may be higher due to higher standing charges for
Band IB: >=20 < 500 MWh per annum
kWh
0.1862
1.0
18.62
-
+0.1%
night rate electricity.
Band IC: >=500 < 2000 MWh per annum
kWh
0.1531
1.0
15.31
-
-4.4%
Band ID: >=2000 < 20,000 MWh per annum
kWh
0.1234
1.0
12.34
-
-4.6%
Band IE: >=20,000 < 70,000 MWh per annum
kWh
0.1067
1.0
10.67
-
-2.2%
Band IF: >=70,000 < 150,000 MWh per annum
kWh
0.0970
1.0
9.70
-
-3.5%
Night rate7
kWh
0.0774
1.0
7.74
kg wet
0.127
3.2
3.97
-
-1.1%
kg
kg
0.273
0.326
4.8
4.8
5.69
6.78
+1.0%
-0.0%
+3.9%
The rate quoted is estimated for unit consumption costs only.
8. Wood fuel prices may vary from the average, given the
fragmented supplier network at present.
9. Minimum delivery conditions may apply. Discounts may
apply for larger quantities.
Wood 8
Fuel Chips (35% moisture)
DISCLAIMER:
Pellets bulk delivery 9
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
these statistical publications and/or reports, they are subject to
Pellets bagged
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
Special Notes:
Note: New source for Electricity and Gas Prices from October 2010 : Due to full deregulation of the market, prices are now sourced from the prices gathered for the EU Gas &
the responsibility of each individual or entity to independently verify
Electricity Price Transparency Directive. Prices are updated 6 monthly. See notes 5 & 6 and www.seai.ie/Publications/Statistics_Publications/EPSSU_Publications/ for the latest report.
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.
Electricity - from 1/10/2015 the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy was decreased as follows: From €18.47 to €17.88 per customer per month for small commercial customers (max
import capacity < 30kVA) and from €2.85 to €2.76 per kVa for medium and large customers (max import capacity >= 30kVA). See www.cer.ie for more details
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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Commercial / Industrial Fuels
Comparison of Useful Energy Costs for Space Heating
Notes:
10
Fuel
Delivered
11
Cost
Form
10. Use manufacturers recommended fuel for each appliance.
(c/kWh)
01-Jul-16
Seasonal Efficiency Ratings 12
100%
90%
Typical Seasonal Efficiencies
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
1.99
2.27
2.65
3.18
3.97
5.30
7.95
15
11. Delivered energy costs quoted are for the
conditions stated overleaf.
Coal
Industrial Fines
1.59
Solid Fuel Boiler
65% - 75%
12. Efficiencies quoted are bands of typical seasonal heating efficiencies
13. If a night rate electricity meter is installed and if the heat
Gas Oil
7.23
8.04
9.04
10.33
12.06
14.47
half that specified can be assumed in the calculations for heat
Light Fuel Oil
6.37
7.08
7.96
9.10
10.62
12.74
pump running costs.
Medium Fuel Oil
5.94
6.61
7.43
8.49
9.91
11.89
14. Seasonal Performance Factor is defined as the ratio of heat
Heavy Fuel Oil
5.53
6.14
6.91
7.90
9.21
11.06
pumps are run during the night, a unit cost of approximately
Oil
Gas or Oil Fired Boiler or Air Heater
65% - 75%
Condensing Boiler
85-97%
output from the heat pump and the electricity supplied to the
heat pump over the heating season. SPFs quoted assume heat
pumps are used in conjunction with low temperature systems such as
underfloor heating.
12.47
13.85
15.59
17.81
20.78
24.94
Bulk L.P.G. (0-3 tonnes)
7.77
8.64
9.72
11.10
12.95
15.55
Bulk L.P.G. (3.1-40 tonnes)
6.53
7.25
8.16
9.33
10.88
13.06
Commercial Cylinders
L.P.G.
15. The Home Heating Appliance Register of Performance
Electric Storage Heater
90%
Direct Gas Fired Heater
(HARP) database contains exact performance specifications
90%
of the proposed/installed appliances. www.seai.ie/harp
Band I1: <278 MWh per annum
6.32
7.02
7.90
9.03
10.54
12.64
gives a useful indicator of appliance efficiency/SPF for the purpose of
Band I2: >=278 <2,778 MWh per annum
4.75
5.28
5.94
6.79
7.92
9.50
commercial fuel cost comparisons.
Band I3: >=2,778 <27,778 MWh per annum
4.08
4.53
5.10
5.83
6.80
8.16
Band I4: >=27,778 <277,778 MWh per annum
3.25
3.61
4.06
4.64
5.42
6.50
While HARP is not used in non-domestic Building Energy Rating (BER) it still
Natural Gas
Electricity
Wood
100%
Band IA: <20MWh per annum
23.21
23.21
25.79
Band IB: >=20 < 500 MWh per annum
18.62
18.62
20.69
Band IC: >=500 < 2000 MWh per annum
15.31
15.31
17.01
Band ID: >=2000 < 20,000 MWh per annum
12.34
12.34
13.71
Band IE: >=20,000 < 70,000 MWh per annum
10.67
10.67
11.85
Band IF: >=70,000 < 150,000 MWh per annum
9.70
9.70
10.78
Night rate
7.74
7.74
8.60
Fuel Chips
3.97
4.41
4.97
5.67
6.62
7.94
9.93
Pellets bulk delivery
5.69
6.32
7.11
8.13
9.48
11.38
14.22
Pellets bagged
6.78
7.54
8.48
9.69
11.31
13.57
16.96
Delivered
Energy
Electricity used for Heat pumps13
Electricity
Direct Electric Heater
Cost 11
(c/kWh)
22.61
33.92
Seasonal Performance Factor (SPF) 14 for heat pumps
Typical SPFs for Heat Pump Types15
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
Band IA: <20MWh per annum
Band IB: >=20 < 500 MWh per annum
Band IC: >=500 < 2000 MWh per annum
Band ID: >=2000 < 20,000 MWh per annum
Band IE: >=20,000 < 70,000 MWh per annum
Band IF: >=70,000 < 150,000 MWh per annum
23.21
18.62
15.31
12.34
10.67
9.70
9.28
7.45
6.12
4.94
4.27
7.74
6.21
5.10
4.11
3.56
6.63
5.32
4.37
3.53
3.05
5.80
4.66
3.83
3.08
2.67
5.16
4.14
3.40
2.74
2.37
4.64
3.72
3.06
2.47
2.13
4.22
3.39
2.78
2.24
1.94
3.87
3.10
2.55
2.06
1.78
Night rate
7.74
3.10
2.58
2.21
1.94
1.72
1.55
1.41
1.29
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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