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− | + | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Order an Electricity Provider in Germany (+€35 Bonus)}} | |
− | {{ | + | If you don't sublet from someone but [[Germany/Housing/Rent|rent an apartment on your name]], you likely need '''make a contract with an electricity provider'''. This supplier will bill you on the electricity that you use for/from: |
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− | + | * lights | |
+ | * power sockets | ||
+ | * stove & oven (if electric) | ||
+ | * water heating (if electric) | ||
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+ | (All your other energy consumption, especially for heating will be part of your *Warmmiete* (warm rent), which you pay to your landlord and which is billed by them). | ||
{{FAQ| | {{FAQ| | ||
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You usually '''don't need''' an electricity contract | You usually '''don't need''' an electricity contract | ||
− | * | + | * when you '''sublet''' an apartment or room (from another person). |
− | * | + | * when you rent your apartment / room with an "all inclusive" contract like via Airbnb or similar. |
If in doubt, ask your landlord. | If in doubt, ask your landlord. | ||
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− | {{FAQ/Item|q=How | + | {{FAQ/Item|q=How to order an electricity supplier?|a= |
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− | + | * Find out whether your '''warm water''' is heated by | |
− | + | ** your own electricity, | |
− | * | + | ** or instead by gas or even delivered from your landlord (central heating) |
− | * | + | * Given this information, '''estimate your consumption''' (see below). |
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− | * | + | * '''Compare''' providers or '''pick''' a provider from the list below. Key factors to look at: |
− | + | ** ''Grundpreis'' (basic fee): fixed fee to pay per month | |
− | you need to | + | ** ''Arbeitspreis'' (consumption price): what you pay per kWh used |
+ | ** bonuses: are often available for new customers (but some are only paid out after a year, so be careful to check also cancellation policies) | ||
+ | * Order online | ||
+ | * 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'''. | ||
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− | {{FAQ/Item|q=How | + | {{FAQ/Item|q=How do I estimate my electricity consumption?|a= |
− | You | + | You can go by '''average consumptions per year''' of German households, as shown in the table below. Additionally, '''ideal consumptions''' are shown (if savings potentials are used). <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-06-20|url=https://www.check24.de/strom/stromverbrauch/|quote=Stromverbrauch: Durchschnittsverbrauch Strom}}</ref> |
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== Find an Electricity Provider == | == Find an Electricity Provider == | ||
− | + | === List of Electricity Providers === | |
− | + | * {{AffLink|ostrom|ostrom.electricity}} – English-speaking, (short) monthly contracts, allows prepayment adjustments at any time. | |
− | === List of | + | ** €35 discount when using referral code ''XPATWIKI35'' |
− | + | * {{AffLink|eprimo|eprimo.electricity}} | |
− | + | ** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_UcL4WTyCE Video guide on how to sign up] | |
− | + | * {{AffLink|lekker|lekker.electricity}} | |
− | * | + | * {{AffLink|LEW|lew.electricity}} |
− | * | + | * {{AffLink|Vattenfall|vattenfall.electricity}} |
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− | === Compare | + | === Compare Electricity Providers === |
− | + | * {{AffLink|Check24 Electricity Comparison|check24-electricity-comparison}} | |
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− | == | + | == More guides == |
+ | * [https://berlincheap.com/electricity/ Cheapest German Electricity Providers] by ''BerlinCheap.com'' | ||
+ | * [https://allaboutberlin.com/guides/electric-bill-berlin How do electric bills work in Germany?] by ''AllAboutBerlin.com'' | ||
+ | * [https://www.settle-in-berlin.com/electricity-supplier-germany/ Set up a contract with an electricity supplier Germany] ''settle-in-berlin.com'' | ||
+ | * [https://www.movingto-berlin.com/best-electricity-provider-berlin/ Comparison of Best German Electricity Providers] by ''movingto-berlin.com'' | ||
* [https://goodlifegermany.com/en/how-to-germany/for-your-home/best-electricity-providers-germany-2021/ Review of green electricity companies] by ''goodlifegermany.com'' | * [https://goodlifegermany.com/en/how-to-germany/for-your-home/best-electricity-providers-germany-2021/ Review of green electricity companies] by ''goodlifegermany.com'' | ||
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{{Notes}} | {{Notes}} | ||
[[Category:Housing]] | [[Category:Housing]] |