Electricity and gas: Tips for checking meter readings at the end of the year

Electricity and gas: Tips for checking meter readings at the end of the year

According to a report by www.merkur.de, consumer advocates advise reading the meter reading at the end of the year and reporting it to the energy supplier in order to potentially save costs. The Bremen consumer advice center recommends that consumers who have to expect higher prices should provide the exact meter reading, otherwise the supplier will estimate the reading.

The North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) consumer advice center also generally recommends checking whether the billed consumption is correct based on the meter readings and, if available, the previous bill. If consumption has been estimated and is too high, the actual meter reading should be communicated to the provider so that the bill can be corrected.

It is important not to forget the meter reading at the end of the year as this can save you money. Providing the exact meter reading can lead to the bill being corrected and therefore costs being saved. In addition, it is advisable to check the estimated consumption and correct it if necessary.

Overall, these measures can mean that consumers have to pay less for electricity and gas at the end of the year. It is therefore worth following these recommendations from consumer advice centers in order to reduce costs and keep an eye on expenses.