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Fuel Mix Disclosure

Fuel Mix disclosure

Here is the breakdown of the fuel sources we use to supply electricity and the associated environmental impact over the preceding year. Simply put, this tells you what the electricity you use is made from, and what emissions it creates.

Electric Ireland Disclosure Label

Applicable Period: January 2018 to December 2018

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)

Coal 5.3% 6.8%
Natural Gas 55.1% 38.5%
Renewables 35.0% 48.9%
Peat 3.6% 4.6%
Other 0.9% 1.2%
Total 100% 100%
Environmental Impact
CO2 Emissions 340g/kWh 291g/kWh
Your specific fuel mix may differ to the fuel mix shown because Electric Ireland offer green source products.

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