In Germany, electricity (Strom) is usually not included in your rent. You sign a separate contract and can choose among providers like Vattenfall, Eprimo, or Octopus. Because the market is privatized, prices vary—so it pays to compare and switch.

Many residents use Check24 to compare offers and switch once a year. Even a €10/month difference is €120/year saved.

Compare on Check24

Open Check24 and use the search form:

Compare on Check24

• Postleitzahl: your postal code
• Ort: auto-filled
• Personen im Haushalt: household size
• Verbrauch: estimated yearly usage (kWh)

After entering details, you’ll see providers and prices:

Bonuses & Options

• Sofortbonus: one-time cash/credit after sign-up
• Neukundenbonus: new-customer bonus (common when switching)
• Price guarantee: Some plans fix the price during the contract

Example result card:

Switching Steps (Online)

1. Adresse – email & home address
2. Anschluss – current provider (if any), meter number
3. Zahlungsdaten – direct debit (Lastschrift) or bank transfer
4. Bestätigung – confirm
5. Fertig – done

No technician visit is required. You’ll get a confirmation email and usually a letter by post.

Tip: Switch yearly to grab better prices and bonuses. The electricity remains the same, but the provider and price change.