What do I need to open an electricity or gas account?

You will need the following to open an electricity or gas account:

• Your gas and/or electricity meter reading: here is help on How to read your electricity meter and How to read your gas meter.
• Your MPRN for electricity or GPRN for gas. If you’re renting, you can get these from the previous occupant, landlord or estate agent.
• Your Electric Ireland account number from your previous address if applicable.
• Agreed transfer meter reading with the occupant leaving the premises you’re moving in to, if applicable.

Please note that all new customers or those who have not held an account within the past two years must either sign up for Direct Debit OR pay a security deposit of €300.