Home appliance electricity costs

The costs provided for each appliance are based on Bord Gáis Energy’s standard electricity Urban 24-Hour tariff rate of €0.3665 per kWh (including VAT, as of 22 January 2025). This rate represents the price you pay for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity consumed by your appliances.

To calculate the cost of running an appliance, we multiply the appliance's energy consumption (in kilowatt-hours) by the unit rate of €0.3665. For example, if an appliance uses 1kWh of energy per hour, the cost to run it for one hour would be:

1 kWh × €0.3665 = €0.37

The final cost depends on the amount of energy the appliance uses and how long it runs. For appliances with higher power consumption, like a tumble dryer or electric shower, the costs can be significantly higher. The figures listed represent the energy used for one hour of operation.

Please note: All figures are based on the average energy consumption of relatively new, mid-range appliances with average energy efficiency. Please check the wattage of your own appliance for greater accuracy. A new rating scale for appliances was launched in 2021.