Energy Cost Calculator
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Save Energy
LED Lighting
LED bulbs use up to 90% less electricity than incandescent bulbs.
Up to €100/yearAvoid Standby
Turn off devices completely or use power strips with switches.
Up to €80/yearRoom Temperature
Reducing heating by 1°C saves about 6% of heating costs.
Up to €150/yearProper Ventilation
Brief airing instead of tilted windows saves heating energy.
Up to €120/yearElectricity and Gas Prices in Germany
With our energy cost tracker, keep track of current electricity and gas prices. The integrated calculator helps you calculate your expected annual costs based on your consumption.
How Are Energy Prices Composed?
- Procurement & Distribution – Costs for purchasing and distribution (approx. 25%)
- Grid Charges – Fees for using the power grid (approx. 25%)
- EEG Levy – Promotion of renewable energies
- Electricity Tax – State levy of 2.05 ct/kWh
- VAT – 19% on the total price
Average Electricity Consumption
A single household consumes an average of 1,500 kWh per year, while a family of four needs about 4,000 kWh. Gas consumption depends heavily on the living space and insulation standard of the building.
Switching Providers
By switching your electricity or gas provider, you can often save several hundred euros per year. The switch is free and handled by the new provider.