Bord Gais Energy

What Bord Gais Energy does

Bord Gáis Energy is an Irish retail energy supplier founded in 1976 and headquartered in Dublin, serving approximately 730,000 customers including over 715,000 Irish households and more than 50,000 businesses across the residential, small, medium, and large enterprise segments. The legal entity is Bord Gáis Energy Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UK-based Centrica plc. Its core business supplies electricity and natural gas on dual-fuel and single-fuel contracts, with the offering expanded into an integrated home services platform covering boiler service and replacement, heat pump installation and maintenance, solar PV installation, EV charger installation, and Hive smart home devices. The company distributes directly via its website, through dedicated business sales advisors, and via the Local Heroes contractor marketplace for installations.

The technology platform is built around smart meter infrastructure supporting a portfolio of time-of-use tariffs, including Smart All Day (flat rate), Smart EV (2am-5am off-peak band), Smart Weekend, and the forthcoming Smart Dynamic Tariff (prices linked to day-ahead wholesale market every half hour). Hive Active Heating integrates with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant; the Microgeneration Export Plan pays 18.5c/kWh quarterly for surplus solar exports; and 100% renewable electricity claims are backed by EU Guarantee of Origin certificates. The November 2024 acquisition of Swyft Energy added in-house solar PV installation capability and a target of 12,000 new solar installations over five years across residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. The One Stop Shop service is SEAI-registered for managed home retrofits.

Bord Gáis Energy generates revenue through usage-based energy supply (variable unit rates and standing charges), subscription home services (365 Boiler Care at €199/year, Complete Boiler Care at €169/year, heat pump service contracts), and one-time installation revenue across boilers (from €2,999), heat pumps (~€17,200 before SEAI grants), solar PV (€7,000-12,000), and EV chargers (from €779). Residential pricing offers 17-26% new-customer discounts on 12-month contracts with direct debit and paperless billing, plus a 5% annual loyalty discount thereafter. The company is undergoing a strategic transformation under a €1 billion five-year investment from parent Centrica, with 629 MW of renewable PPAs making it Ireland's largest solar off-taker from the RESS scheme, a 350 MW solar PPA with Strategic Power Projects, and a 900 MW offshore wind joint bid with EDF Renewables.

Name

Bord Gais Energy

Legal name

Bord Gáis Energy Limited

Website

https://bordgaisenergy.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bord Gáis Energy is an Irish retail energy supplier serving approximately 730,000 residential and business customers with electricity, gas, smart tariffs, and integrated home services including solar PV, heat pumps, boilers, and EV chargers, owned by Centrica plc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Energy Supply

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Electrical Panel, Energy Monitoring & Load Management (HSAOANAE), Interoperability, Protocols & Standards (OCPP, ISO 15118, OCPI, OpenADR) (EUAFAMAH), Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD), Residential Behind-the-Meter Generation (EUACALAB)

Keywords

• Residential electricity supply
• Natural gas supply
• Boiler service plans
• Solar PV installation
• Home energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electricity and Gas Supply: Residential and business customers pay for electricity and gas consumption based on variable unit rates and standing charges. Revenue generated from energy supply contracts with both standard and smart meter tariffs.
2. Home Services (Installation, Service, Repair): Boiler service plans, installation, and repair services provided through RGI-certified engineers. Revenue from service contracts (365 Boiler Care, Complete Boiler Care plans) and one-time services.
3. Solar PV Installation: Residential and commercial solar panel installation services through Swyft Energy acquisition. Includes battery storage installation, with SEAI grant support for customers.
4. EV Charger Installation: Home EV charger installation through Local Heroes network, combining hardware installation with Hive EV charger products and SEAI grants.
5. Heat Pump Installation and Service: Air-to-water heat pump installation with SEAI grant support, and annual servicing of heat pump systems.
6. Smart Home Devices: Hive smart thermostats and related smart home devices sold and installed through the services channel.
7. Renewable Energy Certificates: EU Guarantee of Origin certificates backing renewable electricity claims for customers, verified by CRU under Green Source Product Verification process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bord Gáis Energy supplies electricity, gas, and dual fuel plans to Irish residential and business customers, supported by smart meter tariffs and time-of-use pricing. It also provides home energy services including boiler installation, repair and servicing, heat pump installation and servicing, solar PV installation, EV charger installation, and Hive smart home devices, alongside the One Stop Shop home retrofit programme and the Microgeneration export plan for selling surplus solar energy back to the grid.

Product overview

Bord Gáis Energy is an Irish energy supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy products and services. The core offering consists of residential and business energy plans (electricity, gas, and dual fuel) with both standard and smart metering options. Smart plans include time-of-use pricing variants (Smart All Day, Smart EV, Smart Weekend, Smart Standard, and Smart Dynamic). The services division provides home installation, service, and repair offerings including gas boiler services (365 Boiler Care, Complete Boiler Care), boiler installation and replacement, heat pump installation/service/repair, solar PV installation, EV charger installation, and Hive smart home devices. The company operates the One Stop Shop home retrofit program and Microgeneration (Microgen Export Plan) for selling surplus solar energy back to the grid. Business services include commercial solar and energy efficiency support. The company acquired solar provider Swyft Energy in November 2024 to expand installation capabilities. Additional offerings include MyRewards loyalty program and partnership programs with IFA for farm solar and Focus Ireland for community initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Smart Energy Plans 12-month smart electricity and dual fuel plans for Irish households, including Smart All Day, Smart Standard, Smart EV (with EV charging rates between 2am-5am), and Smart Weekend variants. Offer 15-22% discounts with direct debit and paperless billing.
• Smart Dynamic Tariff Time-of-use residential electricity plan with dynamic unit rates that change every half hour based on wholesale day-ahead market prices, plus a standing charge and base unit rate.
• Standard Residential Energy Plans Traditional fixed-rate dual fuel, electricity, and gas plans for residential customers on 12-month contracts with discounts for direct debit and paperless billing.
• Business Energy Plans Tailored electricity and gas plans for small, medium (15-50 employees), and large Irish businesses, with expert account management and competitive pricing.
• Boiler Care Service Plans Annual subscription plans for gas boiler servicing, including 365 Boiler Care (parts and labour cover up to €1,200), Complete Boiler Care, and Complete Boiler Care +1, with priority breakdown assistance within 24 hours.
• Boiler Repair and Service One-time boiler repair and full service by RGI-certified engineers, with optional bundling with the 365 Boiler Care plan. Includes full suite of tests and checks.
• Gas Boiler Installation Installation of Worcester Bosch or Baxi gas boilers (including Greenstar 4700iW) by Local Heroes tradespeople, with 10-year warranty and free service after one year. Prices from €2,999.
• Heat Pump Installation, Service and Repair Air-to-water heat pump installation with 5-year warranty and SEAI grant support up to €10,500, plus annual servicing and repair by accredited QQI and F-Gas qualified engineers.
• Solar PV Installation Residential rooftop solar PV installation with 25-year panel warranty, free replacement in first two years, two free premium panels, free BER certificate, and SEAI grants up to €1,800. Typical cost €7,000-€12,000 before grants.
• Solar for Farms Solar PV systems for agricultural properties delivered in partnership with the Irish Farmers Association, with 3-phase options, 30-year panel warranty, Fusion solar monitoring, and TAMS grant support up to 60% (€90,000).
• Microgeneration Export Plan Programme allowing solar PV, micro-wind, micro-hydro, and micro-CHP owners to export surplus electricity to the grid at 18.5c/kWh, paid quarterly as credit on the electricity bill.
• EV Charger Installation Home installation of the Hive Sync Energy Wall Charger 2 by Local Heroes tradespeople, with SEAI grant support up to €300 and a €150 bill credit when signing up to an EV smart plan. Prices from €779 incl. SEAI grant.
• Hive Active Heating Smart thermostat system compatible with existing boilers, providing remote heating and hot water control via smartphone, with geolocation, 6 time slot scheduling, and voice control via Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Assistant. Prices from €299 for single zone.
• One Stop Shop Home Retrofit Service SEAI-registered end-to-end home energy retrofit service that guides customers through energy upgrades, secures SEAI grants, manages works, and ensures a minimum B2 BER rating on completion.
• Commercial Solar Solutions Solar panel installation for Irish businesses with SEAI grants up to €162,000 available to reduce energy costs and meet sustainability targets.
• Business Energy Efficiency Support Financial and technical assistance for Irish businesses as part of the SEAI Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS), covering completed and ongoing energy efficiency projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 26% off electricity for new customers on smart plans
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Strategic Power ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025Landmark 350 MW solar power purchase agreement covering four solar farms in counties Tipperary, Clare, and Offaly. Makes Bord Gáis Energy Ireland's largest solar off-taker by 2025, powering approximately 100,000 homes and reducing Ireland's carbon emissions by 200,000 tonnes annually.
• EDF RenewablesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Joint bid with EDF Renewables to develop an offshore wind farm off Ireland's southeast coast. Project overseen by Eirgrid with potential investment of €4-5 billion, aiming to generate 900 MW of electricity for nearly one million homes.
• Highfield EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2025Long-term PPA partnership for renewable energy development under Ireland's Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS).
• BNRGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2025Long-term PPA partnership for renewable energy development under RESS scheme, contributing to 629 MW total capacity.
• ILOS EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2025Long-term PPA partnership for renewable energy development under RESS scheme, contributing to 629 MW total capacity.
• Power Capital Renewable EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2025Long-term PPA partnership for renewable energy development under RESS scheme, contributing to 629 MW total capacity.
• EncaviscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2025Long-term PPA partnership for renewable energy development under RESS scheme, contributing to 629 MW total capacity.
• TullynamoylecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2025Long-term PPA partnership for renewable energy development under RESS scheme, contributing to 629 MW total capacity.
• Focus IrelandflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 201510-year partnership supporting 8,500 families at risk of homelessness in Ireland. Includes funding, volunteering, and innovative renewable energy projects such as providing free hot water using surplus renewable energy. Partnership marked with new initiative announcement.
• Irish Farmers Association (IFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring solar solutions to farmers across all Irish sectors and counties. Provides affordable, innovative, and superior quality solar PV systems for sustainable farming and energy cost management. Includes TAMS grant support up to 60% (€90,000).
• Corio (Corio Generation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for offshore wind development as part of Bord Gáis Energy's strategic shift towards becoming a green energy business.
• Centrica Business SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationSister company offering a range of energy solutions that improve energy cost efficiency and support net zero goals for business customers.
• Finance IrelandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinance Ireland Green Loans offered for solar panel financing, making sustainable living affordable through hassle-free green loans for customers.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SSE Airtricity: Irish energy retail arm of UK-listed SSE plc, supplying electricity and gas to Irish households and businesses. Directly comparable to Bord Gáis as one of the 'Big Four' Irish energy suppliers competing for the same residential and SME customer base with similar dual-fuel and renewable offerings.
• Electric Ireland: Retail arm of ESB, Ireland's state-owned electricity utility. The incumbent market leader supplying electricity (and gas) to residential and business customers across Ireland; the most direct head-to-head competitor for Bord Gáis's core utility business.
• Energia: Irish energy supplier serving both residential and business customers with electricity and gas, plus solar and energy-efficiency services. Directly competes with Bord Gáis across dual-fuel plans, commercial energy, and renewable installations.
• Pinergy: Irish smart-energy supplier (formerly PrepayPower) focused on time-of-use tariffs and pay-as-you-go electricity. Comparable to Bord Gáis in the smart-meter / dynamic-pricing retail segment and competing for the same residential switching customers.
• Flogas Ireland: Irish LPG and natural gas supplier serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Bord Gáis's natural gas distribution business and overlapping boiler/home-services customer base.
• Calor Ireland: Leading Irish LPG supplier serving off-grid homes and businesses. Comparable to Bord Gáis in the gas supply and boiler-services category, particularly for rural and non-natural-gas-grid customers.

Emerging players

• Yuno Energy: Irish energy start-up offering 100% renewable electricity to residential customers with competitive fixed pricing. Represents the emerging challenger segment targeting Bord Gáis's customer base with simplified digital offerings.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON Next: UK/EU utility's Irish retail operation offering electricity and gas to residential customers. A broader European incumbent with overlapping offerings but smaller Irish market share; comparable business model and scale dynamics.

Others

• Daikin Ireland: Leading heat pump manufacturer and installer in Ireland. Comparable to Bord Gáis's heat pump installation and service business in product category and end-customer profile, though operating as a supplier/installer rather than integrated retailer.
• Hive (Centrica): Centrica-owned smart home brand supplying Hive Active Heating thermostats and EV chargers — the same smart-home technology stack Bord Gáis distributes in Ireland. Sister brand under shared parent, making it a directly comparable product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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