On a rainy December day, sometime between my latest energy bill and the final dwindling days of 2023, I decided to make a change. As someone whose entire life revolves around education and sustainability, it’s a wonder it took me so long, but finally, I sent the email, downloaded the app, and prepared to enter a new phase of my energy transition: curated and transparent control of my use.
Thanks to the arrival of smart meters, we now have the opportunity to better understand how we spend our energy. But harnessing that information also requires connecting with a provider committed to transparency, shedding light on our use and bills, and, most importantly, reducing it in our homes and businesses.There are two main reasons why Ireland has set goals of halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
It’s not just the environment that will benefit from this transition. In December 2021, energy prices surged globally. The COVID-19 pandemic, growing international demand, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine drove up the cost of fossil fuels globally, which trickled down to our personal energy bills.
For domestic consumers, there are three available tariffs: ‘Working from Home Time,’ tailored to those whose energy use is highest during the day; ‘Family Time’ for those who need energy in the mornings and evenings; and ‘Night Time’ for households that charge an EV overnight. Being able to tailor a tariff based on our lifestyles makes sense.