01Find out what the home actually needs
Check the tenancy agreement or ask the owner who arranges electricity and gas. Heating works differently in some properties, so a familiar electricity-and-gas package may not match the new address. Annual consumption is useful for comparing offers; without it, do not mistake an estimate for a precise forecast.
Keep meter readings for both homes when moving. A contract does not always move or end automatically: some suppliers allow it to follow you or briefly cover both addresses. If gas and electricity have different suppliers, contact each one and retain both final bills.
02Understand the price and exit structure
Energy contracts can have fixed, variable or dynamic rates. A fixed contract fixes the supply rate for the agreed period, but taxes and network charges can still change; a variable rate changes under the contract terms. A dynamic rate follows market prices and calls for an understanding of possible bill fluctuations. No one type is best for every household.
An early termination fee can apply while a fixed term is still running and the calculation is stated in the contract, including after a move. Variable and dynamic contracts do not carry that fee. Every energy contract has no more than one month’s notice. Ask the current supplier for an estimate before switching.
03Compare the full cost, not just the monthly advance
An advance monthly payment is not the same as the final cost of energy. Look at supply rates, standing charges, network costs, taxes and any discounts or one-off bonuses. Compare offers using the same consumption and period.
Net metering, salderen, ends on 1 January 2027, so exported generation can no longer be offset against consumption. A feed-in payment remains; until 2030 it must be at least 50% of the bare electricity supply rate, while suppliers may charge justified feed-in costs. Compare the payment, charges and your direct self-consumption together.
04Arrange the switch without leaving loose ends
When changing supplier at the same address, confirm who manages the switch and when the new contract starts. During a move, old and new addresses may briefly have different contracts; do not assume that contacting a new supplier automatically closes every arrangement at the old property.
Keep confirmations, meter readings and the final bill. If a charge or condition differs from what you agreed, ask the supplier first and consult ACM ConsuWijzer for guidance that matches the issue.
