Blog & tutorials
Plain-English guides to Irish energy bills, tariffs and smart meters.
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Tutorial · 4 min
How to download your smart meter HDF file from ESB Networks
A step-by-step guide with screenshots: register, request your data, and upload it to EnergyPal in under two minutes.
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Tutorial · 6 min
Reading your usage charts: day, night and peak explained
12 Sep 2026
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Tariffs · 8 min
Is a dynamic electricity tariff right for you?
5 Sep 2026
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Solar · 7 min
Sizing a home battery from your real meter data
28 Aug 2026
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Tariffs · 5 min
Autumn 2026 price changes: who is changing what
18 Aug 2026
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EV · 6 min
Night-rate EV plans compared for 10,000 km a year
2 Aug 2026
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Tutorial · 4 min
Switching supplier in Ireland, step by step
20 Jul 2026