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− | {{ | + | [[File:Gas.heater-controller.jpg|thumb|If this is in your apartment, it is heated by gas.]] |
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+ | |Gas Providers in Germany | ||
+ | |FAQ, List, Comparison | ||
+ | |If your apartment is heated by gas & you don't sublet from someone but [[Germany/Housing/Rent|rent an apartment on your name]], you likely need '''make a contract with a gas provider'''. Read here how to find, compare & sign up with one. | ||
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+ | Note that you can make a contract with '''any German provider, no matter where you live'''. So even if you live in Berlin, you can make a contract with a provider from Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, or Munich. | ||
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{{FAQ| | {{FAQ| | ||
{{FAQ/Item|q= When do I need a gas provider? |a= | {{FAQ/Item|q= When do I need a gas provider? |a= | ||
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* If you rent (or buy) an apartment or house '''directly from a landlord''' | * If you rent (or buy) an apartment or house '''directly from a landlord''' | ||
* and your place uses local gas heating. To find out | * and your place uses local gas heating. To find out | ||
** ask your landlord, or | ** ask your landlord, or | ||
− | ** check if you have the things | + | ** check if you have the things seen in the photo above in your flat. |
You usually '''don't need''' a gas contract | You usually '''don't need''' a gas contract | ||
− | * | + | * if you rent your apartment or room with an "all-inclusive" contract like via Airbnb or similar. |
− | + | If in doubt, ask your landlord. | |
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− | }}{{FAQ/Item|q= How do I get billed? |a= | + | # Estimate your '''consumption''' with the [[#consumption|table below]]. |
+ | # Pick a '''provider''' or comparison service from the [[#find|list below]]. | ||
+ | # Enter your '''postal code''' and '''estimated consumption''' to get offers for you. | ||
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+ | }}{{FAQ/Item|q= How do I get billed for my gas consumption? |a= | ||
* Based on your consumption estimation, they calculate a '''monthly prepayment rate''' for you. Pay that rate now every month. | * Based on your consumption estimation, they calculate a '''monthly prepayment rate''' for you. Pay that rate now every month. | ||
* After a year (usually), they measure your actual consumption. | * After a year (usually), they measure your actual consumption. | ||
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+ | == Average Consumption Rates == | ||
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+ | To estimate your gas consumption, you can go by '''average consumptions per year'''<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-06-27|url=https://www.check24.de/gas/gasverbrauch/|quote=Durchschnittlicher Gasverbrauch}}</ref> of German households, as shown in the tables below. There are average numbers | ||
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+ | * for water heating by number of people in the household | ||
+ | * plus by apartment size. | ||
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+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! Household size | ||
+ | ! Average gas consumption for water heating | ||
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+ | | 1 person | ||
+ | | 600-800 kWh | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2 person | ||
+ | | 1200-1600 kWh | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 3 person | ||
+ | | 1800-2400 kWh | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 4 person | ||
+ | | 2400-3200 kWh | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! Apartment size | ||
+ | ! Average gas consumption for room heating | ||
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+ | | 30m² | ||
+ | | 3,800 kWh | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 50m² | ||
+ | | 5,000 kWh | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 100m² | ||
+ | | 12,000 kWh | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 150m² | ||
+ | | 18,000 kWh | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | terrace house | ||
+ | | 20,000 kWh | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | single-family house | ||
+ | | 35,000 kWh | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | == Find a Gas Provider == | ||
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+ | === List of German Gas Providers === | ||
− | + | Common German gas providers with their '''Trustpilot rating''': | |
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− | = | + | * {{Trustpilot|vattenfall.de|4.5}} {{AffLink|Vattenfall|vattenfall.gas}} |
− | + | * {{Trustpilot|lekker.de|3}} {{AffLink|lekker|lekker.gas}} | |
+ | * {{Trustpilot|polarstern-energie.de|3}} {{AffLink|Polarstern|polarstern.gas}} | ||
+ | * {{Trustpilot|eprimo.de|3}} {{AffLink|eprimo|eprimo.gas}} – [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_UcL4WTyCE Video guide on how to sign up] | ||
+ | * {{Trustpilot|lew.de|1.5}} {{AffLink|LEW|lew.gas}} | ||
− | + | === Compare German Gas Providers === | |
− | + | Instead of comparing offers yourself, you can use a comparison service. Enter your postal code & estimated consumption, and get a list of offers. | |
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− | + | * {{Trustpilot|www.check24.de|5}} {{AffLink|Check24 Gas Comparison|check24-gas-comparison}} | |
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{{Notes}} | {{Notes}} | ||
[[Category:Housing]] | [[Category:Housing]] |
Latest revision as of 18:32, 31 August 2024
If your apartment is heated by gas & you don't sublet from someone but rent an apartment on your name, you likely need make a contract with a gas provider. Read here how to find, compare & sign up with one.
Note that you can make a contract with any German provider, no matter where you live. So even if you live in Berlin, you can make a contract with a provider from Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, or Munich.
Questions & Answers[edit]
When do I need a gas provider? [edit]
- If you rent (or buy) an apartment or house directly from a landlord
- and your place uses local gas heating. To find out
- ask your landlord, or
- check if you have the things seen in the photo above in your flat.
You usually don't need a gas contract
- if you rent your apartment or room with an "all-inclusive" contract like via Airbnb or similar.
If in doubt, ask your landlord.
How to make a contract with a gas supplier? [edit]
- Estimate your consumption with the table below.
- Pick a provider or comparison service from the list below.
- Enter your postal code and estimated consumption to get offers for you.
How do I get billed for my gas consumption? [edit]
- Based on your consumption estimation, they calculate a monthly prepayment rate for you. Pay that rate now every month.
- After a year (usually), they measure your actual consumption.
- If you used less than your estimation, you will get money back and your monthly prepayment rate will be lowered.
- If you used more than your estimation, you will need to pay the difference and your monthly prepayment rate will be raised.
Average Consumption Rates[edit]
To estimate your gas consumption, you can go by average consumptions per year[1] of German households, as shown in the tables below. There are average numbers
- for water heating by number of people in the household
- plus by apartment size.
Household size | Average gas consumption for water heating |
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1 person | 600-800 kWh |
2 person | 1200-1600 kWh |
3 person | 1800-2400 kWh |
4 person | 2400-3200 kWh |
Apartment size | Average gas consumption for room heating |
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30m² | 3,800 kWh |
50m² | 5,000 kWh |
100m² | 12,000 kWh |
150m² | 18,000 kWh |
terrace house | 20,000 kWh |
single-family house | 35,000 kWh |
Find a Gas Provider[edit]
List of German Gas Providers[edit]
Common German gas providers with their Trustpilot rating:
Compare German Gas Providers[edit]
Instead of comparing offers yourself, you can use a comparison service. Enter your postal code & estimated consumption, and get a list of offers.
Notes[edit]