ᐅ New Electricity Contract – Looking for More Affordable Electricity Providers

Hello everyone,

We are almost finished with our building project.
The electricity meter has been installed, and now we have received a letter from an electricity provider stating that they are our default supplier.
The letter lists various prices per kWh but does not clearly show the exact rate.
I have read that electricity from the default supplier is usually the most expensive.

How can I find a cheaper electricity provider?
Additionally, we have two electricity meters because of the heat pump.
Do we need a separate contract for this, since the electricity for the heat pump is supposed to be cheaper than household electricity?

The issue with the default supplier concerns postal code 54636.

Can you help me?

Thank you.

With the usual suspects like Verivox or Check24. Be aware that some providers, especially local ones, may be missing due to the lack of commission. However, these platforms are still useful as an initial reference.

There, you can search separately for heat pump electricity and household electricity; typically, one provider offers both. The terms and conditions will differ, but you will have a single customer number.

It doesn’t necessarily have to be the worst rate. Just call and ask what they can offer you.

Hans-Maulwurf schrieb:

can you help me?

Gladly.
The default supplier is the energy provider obligated to supply electricity in your area. Other suppliers may refuse you as a customer.

To allow consumers to choose their electricity provider, grid connection and energy supply are "unbundled." This means you can freely select your energy supplier without changing your connection or meter.
On the platforms suggested by @Scout, you can find price comparisons and easily switch—though the selection is extensive, it is not exhaustive.

When choosing a supplier, I would consider not only the price but also potential contract terms and the generation method (e.g., renewable energy).

I assumed Bickendorf, so you have Innogy as the default energy supplier.

Assumed 2000 kWh heat pump electricity

€463.46

(Cost for the Innogy Classic electricity tariff for heat pumps, projected for the first contract year)

This is the benchmark to beat!

Assumed 2500 kWh household electricity

€813.78 (Cost for the Innogy Classic electricity tariff, projected for the first contract year)

Thank you.
Then I will take a look.