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|Electricity Providers in Germany | |Electricity Providers in Germany | ||
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|If you [[Germany/Housing/Rent|rent an apartment on your name]] (and don't sublet), you likely need to '''make a contract with an electricity provider'''. Read here how to find, compare & sign up with one.}} | |If you [[Germany/Housing/Rent|rent an apartment on your name]] (and don't sublet), you likely need to '''make a contract with an electricity provider'''. Read here how to find, compare & sign up with one.}} | ||
− | '''Summary:''' [[#When_do_I_need_an_electricity_provider.3F|Check]] if you need one, [[#consumption|estimate]] your consumption, [[#find|compare & pick a provider]], sign up | + | '''Summary:''' [[#When_do_I_need_an_electricity_provider.3F|Check]] if you need one, [[#consumption|estimate]] your consumption, [[#find|compare & pick a provider]], sign up on their website. |
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− | + | Your warm rent (''Warmmiete'') includes the energy needed for heating your apartment. It may also include water heating. | |
− | + | But for energy used for/from: | |
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* lights | * lights | ||
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You will need your postal code postal code because prices are different by area. (Use [https://www.google.com/maps/ Google maps] to find it.) | You will need your postal code postal code because prices are different by area. (Use [https://www.google.com/maps/ Google maps] to find it.) | ||
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#* 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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=== List of German Electricity Providers === | === List of German Electricity Providers === | ||
− | + | Common German electricity providers with their '''Trustpilot rating''' (as of 2022-06-27): | |
− | * {{Trustpilot|ostrom.de|5}} | + | * {{Trustpilot|ostrom.de|5}} {{AffLink|ostrom|ostrom.electricity}} – English support 🇬🇧, minimum term: 11 days<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-06-22|url=https://www.ostrom.de/faq#what-is-the-minimum-contract-period|quote=The minimum contract period is 11 days}}</ref>, allows prepayment adjustments at any time<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-06-22|url=https://www.ostrom.de/faq#will-my-monthly-payment-be-adjusted|quote=you can adjust your monthly payment at all times.}}</ref>, '''€35 bonus''' when using referral code ''XPATWIKI35'' |
− | * {{Trustpilot|polarstern-energie.de|4.5}} | + | * {{Trustpilot|polarstern-energie.de|4.5}} {{AffLink|Polarstern|polarstern.electricity}}: minimum term: 1 month<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-06-22|url=https://www.polarstern-energie.de/oekostrom/|quote=Welche Konditionen bietet Polarstern? / Bei uns gibt es keine Mindestvertragslaufzeit – du kannst deinen Vertrag immer mit zwei Wochen Frist zum Monatsende kündigen.}}</ref> |
− | * {{Trustpilot|vattenfall.de|4.5}} | + | * {{Trustpilot|vattenfall.de|4.5}} {{AffLink|Vattenfall|vattenfall.electricity}}: minimum term: 12 months |
− | * {{Trustpilot| | + | * {{Trustpilot|stadtwerke-flensburg.de|3.5}} {{AffLink|Stadtwerke Flensburg|stadtwerke-flensburg.electricity}}: minimum term: 12 months<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-06-22|url=https://www.stadtwerke-flensburg.de/produkte/strom|quote=Mindestvertragslaufzeit von 12 Monaten |
− | * {{Trustpilot| | + | }}</ref> |
− | * {{Trustpilot|lekker.de|2}} | + | * {{Trustpilot|lew.de|3}} {{AffLink|LEW|lew.electricity}} |
− | * {{Trustpilot|q-cells.de|1.5}} | + | * {{Trustpilot|eprimo.de|2}} {{AffLink|eprimo|eprimo.electricity}} – [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_UcL4WTyCE Video guide on how to sign up] |
+ | * {{Trustpilot|lekker.de|2}} {{AffLink|lekker|lekker.electricity}} | ||
+ | * {{Trustpilot|q-cells.de|1.5}} {{AffLink|Qcells|q-cells.electricity}} | ||
=== Compare German Electricity Providers === | === Compare German Electricity 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. | Instead of comparing offers yourself, you can use a comparison service. Enter your postal code & estimated consumption, and get a list of offers. | ||
− | * {{Trustpilot|www.check24.de|5}} {{AffLink|Check24|check24 | + | * {{Trustpilot|www.check24.de|5}} {{AffLink|Check24 Electricity Comparison|check24-electricity-comparison}} |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
+ | * [https://allaboutberlin.com/guides/electric-bill-berlin How do electric bills work in Germany?] by ''AllAboutBerlin.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]] |