ᐅ New Electricity Contract – Looking for More Affordable Electricity Providers

ypg schrieb:

I tried it myself, but found that the usually small savings in euros aren’t worth the stress caused by cancellation deadlines.

Really? I always cancel right after signing the contract and just renew a year later (calendar reminder via the portal). For around 100–150€ (about 110–165 USD) per year in savings, it’s worth the “stress” to me.

nordanney schrieb:

Really? I always cancel right after signing the contract and just renew a year later (reminder via the portal). For a savings of around 100-150€ (around $110-$165) per year, it’s worth the "hassle" to me.

That, on the other hand, would be too much moral stress for me. It is what it is. I’m not a hero here. Even the later new search would “restrict” me.

Or book with Naturstrom/Lichtblick/ews Schönau and invest a few cents per kWh in renewable energy (and do something for the environment)

Besides the price, you also need to consider the power quality. For example, this so-called green electricity causes the TV picture to have a greenish tint when playing old marches on the turntable, songs like "Wir fahren gegen England" or "Schwarzbraun ist die Haselnuss." The voltage always drops by about 30 volts, and the sound becomes thin. Therefore, we only buy good Czech nuclear power from E.ON, which provides a clear picture on the TV and excellent voltage stability. That is worth an extra two or three euros to me. Happy New Year, stay strong in the storm. Karsten

Whenever there is a price increase on Verivox, I look for one of the cheapest electricity and gas providers. Before switching, I usually call my current provider to ask if they offer a better rate. Because there is a special right to terminate the contract when prices go up, I don’t have to set a calendar reminder or worry about missing the cancellation deadline and automatically being switched back to the default supplier.

I also pay close attention to making sure that the monthly advance payments match our actual consumption. Providers often add a little extra on top. I record the meter readings every few months and calculate whether the payments are still appropriate. I’ve been doing this since 2018 when my electricity provider filed for bankruptcy and didn’t refund my credit balance of 150 EUR (about 160 USD).

We have been getting our electricity from Greenpeace Energy for years. It’s not directly Greenpeace but still connected. It felt good to have an idea of where the returns were going. Since moving, I haven’t made a long-term decision yet.
I find Herzensangelegenheit.org interesting – they donate 1 cent per kWh to a charity or organization.