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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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== When do I need a gas provider? ==
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|Gas Providers in Germany
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|FAQ, List, Comparison
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|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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[[File:Gas.heater-controller.jpg|thumb|If this is in your apartment, it is heated by gas.]]
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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/Item|q= When do I need a gas provider? |a=
  
 
* 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
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** check if you have the things on the photo in your flat
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** 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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* when you '''sublet''' an apartment or room, because then your main tenant has already a contract with them.
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* if you rent your apartment or room with an "all-inclusive" contract like via Airbnb or similar.
  
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== How to order and pay a gas supplier? ==
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If in doubt, ask your landlord.
  
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* Find out whether your '''warm water''' is heated by gas.
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}}{{FAQ/Item|q= How to make a contract with a gas supplier? |a=
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* '''Estimate''' your consumption. Typical:
 
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** apartment size 30 m²: 4350 kWh (no water heating) / 4800 kWh (incl. water heating)
 
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** apartment size 50 m²: 7250 kWh (no water heating) / 8000 kWh (incl. water heating)
 
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** apartment size 70 m²: 10150 kWh (no water heating) / 11200 kWh (incl. water heating)
 
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** apartment size 90 m²: 13050 kWh (no water heating) / 14400 kWh (incl. water heating)
 
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** apartment size 110 m²: 15950 kWh (no water heating) / 17600 kWh (incl. water heating)
 
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* '''Compare''' providers or '''pick''' a provider from the list below
 
  
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== How do I get billed? ==
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# Estimate your '''consumption''' with the [[#consumption|table below]].
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# Pick a '''provider''' or comparison service from the [[#find|list below]].
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# 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.
 
** If you used '''less''' than your estimation, you will '''get money back''' and your monthly prepayment rate will be '''lowered'''.
 
** 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'''.
 
** If you used '''more''' than your estimation, you will need to '''pay the difference''' and your monthly prepayment rate will be '''raised'''.
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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
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* plus by apartment size.
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Household size
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! Average gas consumption for water heating
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| 1 person
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| 600-800 kWh
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| 2 person
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| 1200-1600 kWh
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| 3 person
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| 1800-2400 kWh
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| 4 person
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| 2400-3200 kWh
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|}
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Apartment size
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! Average gas consumption for room heating
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| 30m²
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| 3,800 kWh
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| 50m²
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| 5,000 kWh
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| 100m²
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| 12,000 kWh
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| 150m²
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| 18,000 kWh
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|-
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| terrace house
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| 20,000 kWh
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| single-family house
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| 35,000 kWh
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|}
  
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== Compare gas providers ==
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== Find a Gas Provider ==
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Comparison services know the current offer on the market. Enter your data and they help you find the best offer for you.
 
  
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* '''{{Link|Check24 gas provider comparison|check24-gas-comparison}}'''
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=== List of German Gas Providers ===
  
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=== Dictionary ===
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Common German gas providers with their '''Trustpilot rating''':
  
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These words might be helpful to know for searching and ordering. Consider also using a translation tool in the browser, like the [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-translate/aapbdbdomjkkjkaonfhkkikfgjllcleb Google Translate extension].
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* {{Trustpilot|vattenfall.de|4.5}} {{AffLink|Vattenfall|vattenfall.gas}}
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* {{Trustpilot|lekker.de|3}} {{AffLink|lekker|lekker.gas}}
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* {{Trustpilot|polarstern-energie.de|3}} {{AffLink|Polarstern|polarstern.gas}}
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* {{Trustpilot|eprimo.de|3}} {{AffLink|eprimo|eprimo.gas}} – [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_UcL4WTyCE Video guide on how to sign up]  
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* {{Trustpilot|lew.de|1.5}} {{AffLink|LEW|lew.gas}}
  
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* ''Postleitzahl'' – postal code
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=== Compare German Gas Providers ===
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* ''Ort'' – city / location
 
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* ''Größe Ihres Haushalts'' – Household size
 
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* ''Verbrauch'' – consumption
 
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* ''Vertragslaufzeit'' – contract term
 
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* ''Nur Biogas- oder Klimatarife'' – only eco-friendly tariffs
 
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* ''Nutzung: Privat / Gewerblich'' – if it's for private use or for a business (e.g. an office)
 
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* ''Bonus einbrechnen'' – if bonuses of the tariffs shall be included in the calculation
 
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* ''Sofortbonus'' – instant bonus
 
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* ''neu berechnen'' – recalculate (click after every edit)
 
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* ''Grundpreis'' – basic price (mostly per month)
 
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* ''Verbrauchspreis'' – consumption price
 
  
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== List of gas providers ==
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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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* {{Link|Eprimo|eprimo.gas}} – one of the most popular German providers
 
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* {{Link|lekker|lekker.gas}}
 
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* {{Link|Q-cells|q-cells.gas}}
 
  
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== More guides ==
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* {{Trustpilot|www.check24.de|5}} {{AffLink|Check24 Gas Comparison|check24-gas-comparison}}
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* [https://berlincheap.com/gas/ Best Gas Suppliers Calculator (+Dictionary)] by ''BerlinCheap.com''
 
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* [https://www.settle-in-berlin.com/switch-gas-providers-in-germany-rates/ How to switch Gas Providers in Germany to Save Money] by ''settle-in-berlin.com''
 
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* [https://www.movingto-berlin.com/gas-provider-berlin/ Gas Provider Berlin] by ''movingto-berlin.com''
 
  
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{{Affiliate}}
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{{Notes}}
  
 
[[Category:Housing]]
 
[[Category:Housing]]

Latest revision as of 18:32, 31 August 2024

If this is in your apartment, it is heated by gas.

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]

  1. Estimate your consumption with the table below.
  2. Pick a provider or comparison service from the list below.
  3. 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]

  1. ↑ "Durchschnittlicher Gasverbrauch" – source, retrieved 2022-06-27
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 This is an affiliate link. If you click on it and then buy something or sign up for a service, we may earn a commission which covers our expenses. This does not change the price for you.

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