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Everything you need to know about your Electric Ireland bill terms and charges.

Your Electric Ireland bill terms and charges

Manage your account number

This is your Electric Ireland account number - it won't change, even if you move. It is a nine digit number starting with the number 9.

Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN)

The MPRN number identifies your connection to the ESB Network and is unique to your home.

Meter Reading type

If there is an 'E' following the number, it means the reading has been estimated.
If there is a 'C' following the number, it means the reading has been taken by a customer.
If there is an 'A' following the number, it means the reading is an actual reading taken by ESB Networks.

Total due

This is the total amount due for payment.

Pay By

Bills must be cleared by the payment date shown on the bill. 14 days credit is allowed for bills without arrears, those with arrears are due immediately.

Your Electricity Usage

The total number of units used in your billing period, multiplied by the price per unit.

Standing charge

The Standing charge is a combination of the fixed charges associated with providing electricity network services (e.g. meter reading and network operations/maintenance) and a share of the supply costs in servicing your electricity account

PSO Levy

The Public Service Obligation (PSO) Levy relates to the recovery of any additional costs associated with meeting the obligation to purchase electricity generated from sustainable, renewable and indigenous sources.

Charges for other services

From time to time, you may need to avail of other services from ESB such as meter exchanges, installation of night storage heating meters or disconnections/reconnections for which there is a charge.