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+ | {{DISPLAYTITLE:List & Comparisons of German Gas Providers}} | ||
+ | == When do I need a gas provider? == | ||
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[[File:Gas.heater-controller.jpg|thumb|If this is in your apartment, it is heated by gas.]] | [[File:Gas.heater-controller.jpg|thumb|If this is in your apartment, it is heated by gas.]] | ||
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* 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 | ||
− | ** check if you have the things | + | ** check if you have the things on the photo in your flat |
You usually '''don't need''' a gas contract | You usually '''don't need''' a gas contract | ||
− | * | + | * when you '''sublet''' an apartment or room, because then your main tenant has already a contract with them. |
− | + | == How to order and pay a gas supplier? == | |
− | + | * Find out whether your '''warm water''' is heated by gas. | |
+ | * '''Estimate''' your consumption. Typical: | ||
+ | ** apartment size 30 m²: 4350 kWh (no water heating) / 4800 kWh (incl. water heating) | ||
+ | ** apartment size 50 m²: 7250 kWh (no water heating) / 8000 kWh (incl. water heating) | ||
+ | ** apartment size 70 m²: 10150 kWh (no water heating) / 11200 kWh (incl. water heating) | ||
+ | ** apartment size 90 m²: 13050 kWh (no water heating) / 14400 kWh (incl. water heating) | ||
+ | ** apartment size 110 m²: 15950 kWh (no water heating) / 17600 kWh (incl. water heating) | ||
+ | * '''Compare''' providers or '''pick''' a provider from the list below | ||
− | + | == How do I get billed? == | |
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* 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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− | == | + | == Dictionary == |
− | + | 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]. | |
− | + | * ''Postleitzahl'' – postal code | |
+ | * ''Ort'' – city / location | ||
+ | * ''Größe Ihres Haushalts'' – Household size | ||
+ | * ''Verbrauch'' – consumption | ||
+ | * ''Vertragslaufzeit'' – contract term | ||
+ | * ''Nur Biogas- oder Klimatarife'' – only eco-friendly tariffs | ||
+ | * ''Nutzung: Privat / Gewerblich'' – if it's for private use or for a business (e.g. an office) | ||
+ | * ''Bonus einbrechnen'' – if bonuses of the tariffs shall be included in the calculation | ||
+ | * ''Sofortbonus'' – instant bonus | ||
+ | * ''neu berechnen'' – recalculate (click after every edit) | ||
+ | * ''Grundpreis'' – basic price (mostly per month) | ||
+ | * ''Verbrauchspreis'' – consumption price | ||
− | + | == Comparisons == | |
− | + | 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}} | |
− | + | == List of gas providers == | |
+ | * {{Link|Eprimo|eprimo.gas}} – one of the most popular German providers | ||
+ | * {{Link|lekker|lekker.gas}} | ||
+ | * {{Link|Q-cells|q-cells.gas}} | ||
− | * | + | == More guides == |
+ | * [https://berlincheap.com/gas/ Best Gas Suppliers Calculator (+Dictionary)] by ''BerlinCheap.com'' | ||
+ | * [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'' | ||
+ | * [https://www.movingto-berlin.com/gas-provider-berlin/ Gas Provider Berlin] by ''movingto-berlin.com'' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Affiliate}} |
[[Category:Housing]] | [[Category:Housing]] |