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|Gas Providers in Germany | |Gas Providers in Germany | ||
|FAQ, List, Comparison | |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 | + | |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. |
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. | 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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* 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 seen | + | ** 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 | ||
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If in doubt, ask your landlord. | If in doubt, ask your landlord. | ||
| − | }}{{FAQ/Item|q= How to | + | }}{{FAQ/Item|q= How to make a contract with a gas supplier? |a= |
# Estimate your '''consumption''' with the [[#consumption|table below]]. | # Estimate your '''consumption''' with the [[#consumption|table below]]. | ||
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# Enter your '''postal code''' and '''estimated consumption''' to get offers for you. | # Enter your '''postal code''' and '''estimated consumption''' to get offers for you. | ||
| − | }}{{FAQ/Item|q= How do I get billed? |a= | + | }}{{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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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 | 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 | ||
| − | * by number of people in the household | + | * for water heating by number of people in the household |
| − | * by apartment size. | + | * plus by apartment size. |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Household size | ! Household size | ||
| − | ! Average gas consumption | + | ! Average gas consumption for water heating |
|- | |- | ||
| 1 person | | 1 person | ||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Apartment size | ! Apartment size | ||
| − | ! Average gas consumption | + | ! Average gas consumption for room heating |
|- | |- | ||
| 30m² | | 30m² | ||
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| 20,000 kWh | | 20,000 kWh | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | single family house | + | | single-family house |
| 35,000 kWh | | 35,000 kWh | ||
|} | |} | ||
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Common German gas providers with their '''Trustpilot rating''': | Common German gas providers with their '''Trustpilot rating''': | ||
| − | + | * {{Trustpilot|vattenfall.de|4.5}} {{AffLink|Vattenfall|vattenfall.gas}} | |
| − | * {{Trustpilot|vattenfall.de|4.5}} {{AffLink|Vattenfall|vattenfall.gas}} | + | * {{Trustpilot|lekker.de|3}} {{AffLink|lekker|lekker.gas}} |
| − | * {{Trustpilot| | + | * {{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| | + | * {{Trustpilot|lew.de|1.5}} {{AffLink|LEW|lew.gas}} |
| − | * {{Trustpilot|eprimo.de| | ||
| − | * {{Trustpilot| | ||
=== Compare German Gas Providers === | === Compare German Gas Providers === | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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]