Electricity pricing7 days agoBudget Energy announces 9.5% price increaseBudget Energy NI says the rise is due to the "continued volatility" in wholesale energy markets.7 days ago3 Jul 2026SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a yearSSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.3 Jul 202629 May 2026Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.29 May 202619 May 2026Electricity bills discount due in SeptemberAll households are expected to receive a £30 reduction per year for three years as a result of UK government funding.19 May 20269 May 2026How EU deal could cut NI electricity pricesOne consequence of Brexit is that electricity in NI is more expensive than it should be, according to NI's energy regulator.9 May 202621 Apr 2026Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricingThe war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.21 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekendsProviders can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply". 14 Apr 202626 Mar 2026Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran warThe UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.26 Mar 202620 Mar 2026NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in JulyThe scheme, which will cost £81m, follows on from an announcement made at the UK budget in November 2025. 20 Mar 2026...
