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How to tell what type of electricity plan you have
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There are multiple types of electricity tariffs available in the Irish market; standard 24hr plans, nightsaver day/night plans, and a great variety of smart tariffs with time of use rates at different prices.
Check your electricity bill
There are three places on your electricity bill that contain information which will indicate what type of electricity plans you are on.
- Tariff name: In the account information section of your bill it will tell you the name of your electricity plan, which often indicates what type of tariff it is. E.g. Standard 24hr, EV Discount, Standard Smart Tariff.
- MCC code: The MCC on your electricity bill tells you what type of plans you could have. MCC01 and 02 are 24hr and Day/Night, while MCC12 & 16 are for smart plans. MCC16 is required for EV, weekend discount, or free time plans.
- Electricity rate: Your bill indicates what type of electricity rates you are paying. Check to see if it is a single 24hr rate, day/night/peak, etc to guess what type of plan you have.
Look at your electricity meter
If you have a mechanical or non-smart electronic meter for your electricity, then you must be on a 24hr or Day/Night electricity plan. Without a smart meter you cannot be on a smart tariff.
However, if you do have a smart meter it doesn’t mean you are on a smart tariff. You can keep your existing electricity plan after getting a smart meter installed.
Use your supplier’s online portal
With your electricity supplier you should have the ability to create an online account with them. In many cases they will have an app as well. With this you should be able to view details about your account including billing history, usage, and details about your electricity plan.
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