02/03/2016
Energy Firm Announces 10% Price Cut
Energy firm Electric Ireland has announced a 10% price cut.
The firm is to reduce its electricity prices for customers from 21 March.
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell, welcomed the news.
Minister Bell said: "I welcome the tariff announcement which is good news for Electric Ireland residential customers. With a 10% reduction on prices the new tariff represents a possible average annual saving of £59 for customers on their domestic electricity bill.
"This is the third 'double-digit' electricity tariff reduction announced by suppliers in recent weeks, all of which is good news for households across Northern Ireland."
(CD)
The firm is to reduce its electricity prices for customers from 21 March.
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell, welcomed the news.
Minister Bell said: "I welcome the tariff announcement which is good news for Electric Ireland residential customers. With a 10% reduction on prices the new tariff represents a possible average annual saving of £59 for customers on their domestic electricity bill.
"This is the third 'double-digit' electricity tariff reduction announced by suppliers in recent weeks, all of which is good news for households across Northern Ireland."
(CD)
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