22 Dec 2024

Dairy farmers | Over 500 Kerry dairy farmers missing out on savings of by failing to switch electricity providers

New research shows over 500 dairy farmers in Kerry are missing out on savings of up to €6,400 per year by failing to switch electricity providers.

Energy switching company, WeSwitchU.ie, also warned of the pitfalls farmers need to look out for when seeking a better deal.

Farmers with 200 cows can benefit most by trading in their current supplier for a new one, according to the company.

It reveals a €6,400 gap between the cheapest and most expensive electricity plans on the market.

For a farmer with 150 cows, the index reveals savings of €4,220 for electricity customers 10,058 versus €5,838 per annum), and €2,215 for a farmer with 100 cows (€5,635 versus €3,420 per annum).

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