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Fuel Mix Disclosure

Below, you’ll find the breakdown of the fuel sources we use to supply electricity. You can also see the associated environmental impact over the preceding year. Simply put, this tells you what the electricity you use is made from, and what CO2 emissions it creates. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities requires all electricity suppliers to provide this information to customers.

Electric Ireland Fuel Mix Disclosure Label

Applicable Period: January 2015 to December 2015

Electricity supplied
has been sourced from
the following fuels

Electricity Supplied by
Electric Ireland (All-island)
(% of total)

Average for All-Island
Market for comparison
(% of total)

Coal 16.5 16.0
Natural Gas 52.2 36.4
Renewables 24.6 41.1
Peat 6.1 5.9
Other 0.7 0.7
Total 100% 100%
Environmental impact
CO2 Emissions 476g/kWh 393g/kWh


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