Electricity costs in Ireland. ESB Cut off supply

Sceala Clann T.D. Location: Wicklow

These ESB statistics show the stark reality of the ...present financial difficulties in Ireland.

The ESB has confirmed that on average 900 homes a month are having their power cut after the householders failed to pay their electricity bills.
That is up to a fifth higher than the rate in March and indicates the degree to which the downturn is still affecting many householders.
The company has appealed to consumers who get into difficulties in paying their bills to contact it as soon as possible so that a repayment arrangement can be reached. It says 11,000 such arrangements are being entered into each month.
However, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is appealing to the power supplier to exercise further restraint when it comes to cutting off homes, especially in the lead-in to the winter months.
The ESB stresses that cutting off power is a measure of last resort and most consumers are reconnected within a short period.

Must be desperate to have the electric supply cut off ....especially for those households with young children.
Assistance from the ESB
Trouble paying your bill?
We understand how important electricity is to your life and we want to help you address any problems you may have with paying your ESB Customer Supply bill.
Tell us about it

If you are having trouble paying your bill please call us and we can arrange a payment schedule.
Arrange a payment schedule

If your account is in arrears, we can arrange a payment schedule. Just contact us, and we will work out the best solution.
What to do

1. Call us on 1850 372 372. Have your MPRN and account number (found on your bill) ready.
2. Take a look at our Energy Efficiency section for tips that could help reduce your bills.
3. Contact MABS, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (Ireland), a non-profit debt counselling organisation, for further advice and assistance

http://www.esb.ie/esbcustomersupply/residential/your_account/trouble_paying_your_bill.jsp

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