Less tariff jungle. More clarity.
What really matters for electricity and gas in Germany – explained clearly, without exaggerated promises.
A good tariff is more than a price. Contract term, notice period, price guarantee and your situation all matter. These guides help you understand German electricity and gas contracts in a clear, practical way.
What is changing in electricity and gas?
New price sheets and public changes are a good reason to review your own bill and current contract. The impact depends on the tariff, consumption and local grid area.
Electricity network charges in 2027: how to read the new price sheets
Provisional electricity network charges are only one part of the final bill. Learn what to check before drawing conclusions.
Read the guide →CURRENT · ELECTRICITY 2026Electricity costs in 2026: will lower network charges reach you?
Lower network charges can reduce one cost component. Whether your own bill changes depends on your tariff and supplier notice.
Read the guide →CURRENT · GAS 2026Gas storage levy abolished: what changes in 2026?
The gas storage levy no longer applies from 2026. Find out why the entire tariff still matters for your bill.
Read the guide →CURRENT · PRICE CHANGEReceived a price increase? What to check first
A price-change notice deserves a careful look. The effective date, terms and any special cancellation right are crucial.
Read the guide →Understanding electricity and gas in Germany
Guides for common questions about bills, contracts, moving home and changing supplier.
Changing electricity supplier: how the process works
The important documents, cancellation points and contract terms to consider when changing an electricity supplier in Germany.
Read the guide →GUIDE 02 · GASChanging gas supplier: the points that matter
How to prepare a gas supplier switch and compare more than an introductory price.
Read the guide →GUIDE 03 · MOVING HOMEMoving home: arrange electricity and gas in good time
A practical checklist for energy contracts, meter readings and the dates around a move in Germany.
Read the guide →GUIDE 04 · CONTRACT TERMSUnderstanding an energy price guarantee
A price guarantee can be useful, but its value depends on exactly which price components it covers.
Read the guide →GUIDE 05 · BASIC SUPPLYChecking the basic energy supply tariff
What basic supply means in Germany, why it is not automatically wrong and when a closer comparison is useful.
Read the guide →GUIDE 06 · BILLChecking an electricity bill: seven useful details
The parts of an electricity bill that help you understand consumption, price and contract terms.
Read the guide →GUIDE 07 · DYNAMIC TARIFFDynamic electricity tariffs: who can they suit?
How variable electricity prices work and when a dynamic tariff may – or may not – fit a household.
Read the guide →GUIDE 08 · PREPARATIONPreparing an energy tariff check: five helpful details
A simple checklist for an initial electricity or gas tariff conversation without sharing unnecessary sensitive data.
Read the guide →GUIDE 09 · SUPPLIER SWITCHThe supplier switch process: the key steps
From first overview to supply start: a clear guide to the electricity or gas supplier-switch process.
Read the guide →GUIDE 10 · CANCELLATIONCancellation periods and price guarantees
How to keep contract deadlines and the exact scope of a price guarantee in view.
Read the guide →GUIDE 11 · ANNUAL BILLInstalments and the annual energy bill explained
What monthly instalments, annual consumption and the annual bill tell you about electricity and gas costs.
Read the guide →GUIDE 12 · FAQFrequently asked questions about electricity, gas and switching
Short, practical answers about contracts, bills, price changes, moving home and supplier changes.
Read the guide →GUIDE 13 · METER DATAMeter number and market location ID: where to find them
What the German meter number and MaLo-ID identify, how they differ and when they are actually needed.
Read the guide →GUIDE 14 · EVERYDAY USEReducing electricity use at home: practical steps
Understand electricity use, identify larger appliances and take sensible steps without unrealistic promises.
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