The threat of a higher bill

Many customers now face higher electricity bills

Many households have not even noticed in recent months that their tariff is too high, but now it is becoming clear.

(Bild: APA/dpa-Zentralbild/Patrick Pleul)

On July 1, the electricity price brake will be halved. Instead of 30 cents, the state will only support the kilowatt hour with a maximum of 15 cents. This will make many customers' electricity bills more expensive - a good reason to take a close look at your costs and compare tariffs.

We asked when a new electricity provider pays off for you, what the new electricity price brake and fixed and floating tariffs are like and how much you can save per year.