Energy Supports

The Government is conscious of the increased financial pressure on households and businesses arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

In response, the Government has introduced temporary and targeted measures to reduce fuel prices for households and businesses with additional supports for key sectors of the Irish economy.

These measures include a temporary reduction in excise on petrol and diesel, reduction of the NORA levy on petroleum products, expansion of the diesel rebate scheme for hauliers, bus and coach operators, and an extension of the fuel allowance season by an additional four weeks. For further information, please see Gov.ie

• Contact your energy supplier early to avoid disconnection. Many suppliers are signed up to the Energy Engage Code, which offers a range of protections.
• Suppliers can offer repayment plans and assistance through a hardship fund if you are in financial difficulty.
• Switching provider can save hundreds of euros per year. Compare options on bonkers.ie or switcher.ie or speak directly to your supplier.
• Vulnerable customers have additional protections – make sure you are registered with your supplier.
• Free advice and support:
  • MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service): www.mabs.ie
  • ALONE (for people aged 60 +): www.alone.ie
  • CRU (The Commission for Regulation of Utilities): www.cru.ie
• The CRU also publishes winter customer protection measures, including disconnection moratoriums and support for customers in financial difficulty.

• An extension of the reduced 9% VAT rate on electricity and gas to 2030
• Fuel Allowance:
  • Increased to €38 per week (from January 2026)
  • Extended eligibility (including Working Family Payment recipients)
  • More info: gov.ie/FuelAllowance
• Household Benefits Package: helps with electricity or gas bills and includes a free TV licence
• Additional financial supports:
  • Heating Supplement (for exceptional medical needs)
  • Additional Needs Payment (ANP): gov.ie/ANP
  • Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA): gov.ie/SWA
  • Full details: see Government social welfare schemes
• Home and energy upgrade supports:
  • Housing Aid for Older People Grant (via local authorities)
  • Fully Funded Home Energy Upgrades (SEAI)
  • Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme, whereby homeowners can borrow up to €75,000 at low-interest rates
  • Solar PV Scheme for Medically Vulnerable Customers