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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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{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of German Gas Providers}}
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{{CleverExpat}}
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|Gas Providers in Germany
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== When do I need a gas provider? ==
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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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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|
 
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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
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** ask your landlord, or
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** ask your landlord
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** check if you have the things seen in the photo above in your flat.
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** or check if you have [https://berlincheap.com/gas/ these things on the first photo] in your place
  
 
You usually '''don't need''' a gas contract  
 
You usually '''don't need''' a gas contract  
  
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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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* when you '''sublet''' an apartment or room, because then your main tenant has already a contract with them.
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If in doubt, ask your landlord.
 
  
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}}{{FAQ/Item|q= How to make a contract with a gas supplier? |a=
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== How to order and pay a gas supplier? ==
  
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# Estimate your '''consumption''' with the [[#consumption|table below]].
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* Find out whether your '''warm water''' is heated by gas.
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# Pick a '''provider''' or comparison service from the [[#find|list below]].
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* '''Estimate''' your consumption. Typical:
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# Enter your '''postal code''' and '''estimated consumption''' to get offers for you.
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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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}}{{FAQ/Item|q= How do I get billed for my gas consumption? |a=
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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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* Order online
 
* 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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<div id="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
 
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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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| 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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== Find a Gas Provider ==
 
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=== List of German Gas Providers ===
 
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Common German gas providers with their '''Trustpilot rating''':
 
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* {{Trustpilot|vattenfall.de|4.5}} {{AffLink|Vattenfall|vattenfall.gas}}
 
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* {{Trustpilot|lekker.de|4}} {{AffLink|lekker|lekker.gas}}
 
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* {{Trustpilot|polarstern-energie.de|3}} {{AffLink|Polarstern|polarstern.gas}}
 
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* {{Trustpilot|eprimo.de|2.5}} {{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|2}} {{AffLink|LEW|lew.gas}}
 
  
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=== Compare German Gas Providers ===
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== Compare gas providers ==
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* [https://berlincheap.com/gas Article with included comparison tool] by ''BerlinCheap.com''
  
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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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== List of gas providers ==
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* {{Link|MITGAS|mitgas}} {{Track|mitgas}}
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* {{Link|enviaM|enviam.gas}} {{Track|enviam.gas}}
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* {{Link|lekker|lekker.gas}} {{Track|lekker.gas}}
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* {{Link|LEW|lew.gas}} {{Track|lew.gas}}
  
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* {{Trustpilot|www.check24.de|5}} {{AffLink|Check24 Gas Comparison|check24-gas-comparison}}
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== More guides ==
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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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{{Notes}}
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{{Affiliate}}
  
 
[[Category:Housing]]
 
[[Category:Housing]]

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