Community Power Electricity Prices & Plans (October 2026)
Prices updated 11 October 2026
What does Community Power electricity cost?
Community Power's cheapest electricity plan is Standard Variable (Smart), at an estimated €1,626.26 for the first year and €1,626.26 a year ongoing. Across every plan we track it ranks 16 of 26 , against €1,296.92 for the cheapest plan on the market.
Estimated from advertised tariffs as of 11 October 2026 at 4,200 kWh a year. Not a quote — confirm with Community Power before switching.
Every Community Power electricity plan
All 2 Community Power plans in our data, ranked by estimated first-year cost at 4,200 kWh a year. Standing charge and the PSO levy are included in the annual figures. To rank these against every other supplier, use the full electricity comparison.
| Plan | Meter | Unit rate | Standing charge | First year | Ongoing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Variable (Smart) | Smart tariff | day 34.72c/kWh, night 21.24c/kWh, peak 43.43c/kWh | €274.52 | €1,626.26 | €1,626.26 |
| Standard Variable (24Hr) | Standard 24-hour | 33.11c/kWh | €274.52 | €1,684.24 | €1,684.24 |
What Community Power costs at different usage levels
The same plan (Standard Variable (Smart)) priced at the three usage presets used across this site. A low user is hit harder by the standing charge, a heavy user by the unit rate — which is why one supplier can be cheapest for a flat and dearest for a family home.
| Household | Annual usage | First year | Ongoing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low use | 2,900 kWh | €1,213.78 | €1,213.78 |
| Medium use | 4,200 kWh | €1,626.26 | €1,626.26 |
| High use | 5,800 kWh | €2,133.93 | €2,133.93 |
About Community Power
Community Power is an Irish electricity supplier owned by community energy groups and set up to buy electricity from community-owned and locally owned renewable generators rather than from the wholesale market alone. It is very small compared with the national suppliers, and it competes on where the electricity comes from and on how it prices, not on advertising spend.
Its plan structure is the simplest in the market. It publishes a standard variable rate for a 24-hour meter and one for a smart meter, and that is the range. There is no headline first-year discount to expire, no tiered ladder and no percentage in the plan name. That makes it much easier to compare honestly on ongoing cost — the figure it charges in month 13 is the figure it charges in month one.
That is also the main thing to understand before switching. Because most of the market discounts heavily for year one, Community Power will often not top a ranking sorted by first-year cost, while looking considerably better on the ongoing-cost view. If you tend to stay put with a supplier rather than switch annually, sort by ongoing cost before you decide.
A small supplier also means a smaller support operation and fewer promotional extras — no cashback, no bundled smart-home kit. Switching to it works exactly as it does anywhere else: free, roughly two to three weeks, and it needs your MPRN, a meter reading and bank details.
Community Power publishes a plain standard variable rate for 24-hour and smart meters rather than a discounted introductory offer, so the price you sign up on is the price you keep paying.
Official site: communitypower.ie
Community Power electricity questions
Is Community Power the cheapest electricity supplier in Ireland?
Not on average usage. Community Power's best plan, Standard Variable (Smart), ranks 16 of 26 plans we track at 4,200 kWh a year, at about €1,626.26 for the first year against €1,296.92 for the market leader. See the full cheapest electricity providers ranking.
How much does Community Power electricity cost per year?
At the 4,200 kWh a year the CRU uses as a typical household, Community Power's cheapest plan comes to roughly €1,626.26 in the first year and €1,626.26 a year once introductory pricing ends. Those figures include the standing charge and the PSO levy but assume the usage split shown on this page. Use the table above to see what a low or heavy user would pay.
What meter types does Community Power support?
The Community Power plans in our data cover smart tariff, standard 24-hour meters. Your meter type is fixed by the hardware on your wall, not by the supplier, so check which one you have before comparing — a smart tariff on a household that cannot shift usage to the night band will usually cost more than a flat rate. See smart meter tariffs for how the bands work.
How do I switch to Community Power?
Switching is free and takes about two to three weeks, with no interruption to your supply. You need your MPRN, which is printed on any recent electricity bill, a current meter reading, and bank details — direct debit is required on the discounted plans. There is no introductory discount to expire, so the rate you sign up on is the rate that continues. Our switching guides walk through the whole process.