Changing supplier does not have to be complicated. A sensible switch starts with the current contract, annual consumption and the terms of the new offer – not with a single savings number.
A clear four-step process
Check your current supplier, annual consumption, contract end date and cancellation period.
Compare a new tariff using the energy price, basic charge, term, price guarantee, bonus conditions and what happens after the first year.
For an ordinary cancellation, the new supplier can usually manage the process once instructed. For a special cancellation right, act yourself in good time.
Wait for the contract confirmation and planned supply start date. Electricity continues to be supplied through the same grid during a normal switch.
Information that helps
For an initial check, annual consumption, postcode and supply address are usually enough. The latest annual bill can help you find these details.
A meter number or market location ID may be needed later for a concrete process, but not for a first general enquiry.
A short checklist
- annual consumption or latest bill
- postcode and supply address
- current supplier and contract end date
- price guarantee and bonus conditions
Important note
This guide gives general information for energy contracts in Germany. It does not replace an assessment of your individual contract, deadlines or legal situation.