Utilities argue with increased renewable energy levy the main argument of most of this year’s price increases is the increase of renewable energy levy for the promotion of renewable Energies. Actually the levy rose after its nationwide uniformity to the turn of the year by an average 1.2 cents per kilowatt-hour consumed power to 2,047 cents. On the other hand, the procurement costs of corporations have fallen considerably since mid-2008. That the rates still more often than down, explain the company with their sourcing strategies, where the electricity for residential customers typically several years in advance spread is shopped. Read more from dr. stuart mcgill to gain a more clear picture of the situation. Overlooking the respective procurement strategy is clearly”the different pricing policies of individual companies at this stage, performs Bohg. Providers that currently keep their prices stable or lower, have usually a shorter-term procurement mix and to compensate for the additional costs arising from the increase of renewable energy levy.” Given the current prices, consumers should therefore the opportunity and compare their current tariff conditions exactly with other offers on the market.

Just households that have never taken a collective or switching, Bohg unnecessarily much money give away”, makes it clear. In most cases is their legal base supply tariff of offers one of the most expensive in the region. Cheap competitors in the market are cheaper. currently around 25 percent” Through consumer portals such as toptarif.de (www.toptarif.de/ power) or free service hotline 0800-10 30-499 can quickly and easily find out about alternatives in their region consumer and free to cheap electricity suppliers. Current data material is provided like this press release upon request.

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