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In a welcome move for consumers, the city of Pforzheim's utilities (SWP) have announced reductions in energy prices for electricity, gas, and water starting January 1, 2024. However, these savings may not be the most significant for households looking to cut their energy bills.
According to comparison portals like Check24 and Verivox, consumers in Pforzheim can save approximately 118 € on electricity and 161 € on gas annually by switching from the local basic supply to alternative providers.
The reduction in electricity prices will result in an average household saving 39 € compared to the previous year, as Stadtwerke Pforzheim has lowered the electricity price in the basic supply by 1.41 cents per kilowatt hour. However, alternative tariffs found via comparison portals can offer savings of over 100 € for electricity per year on average.
Gas prices locally are stable due to procurement strategies, but alternative tariffs still tend to offer significant savings. For instance, the gas price will decrease from 16.03 cents/kWh to 13.06 cents/kWh for an annual consumption of 20,000 kWh, potentially saving over 1,000 euros compared to SWP's consumption price.
However, it's essential to note that the reductions in energy prices do not apply to drinking water prices. In fact, SWP will increase water prices from 2.25 euros to 2.77 euros per cubic meter, resulting in additional costs of around 90 euros per year for an average household.
To maximise savings, consumers are advised to regularly compare and consider switching providers using platforms such as Check24 or Verivox. Annual switching combined with monitoring promotions or price changes offers the best opportunity for reducing energy bills.
Despite the announced reductions, the price comparison for electricity and gas remains worthwhile. Consumers should take advantage of the information provided by comparison portals to make informed decisions about their energy suppliers.
It's important to note that the information provided may no longer be current, and consumers should verify the phone and contact options and dates with the relevant providers.
In summary, through comparison portals and switching providers, consumers in Pforzheim can typically save between about 100 to 160 € per year on their electricity and gas bills compared to staying with their local basic supply.
In the realm of personal-finance, consumers can save more than the announced energy price reductions by comparing and switching electricity and gas providers using platforms like Check24 and Verivox, potentially saving between 100 to 160 € annually, as opposed to staying with the local basic supply. However, it's crucial to remember that drinking water prices will increase, resulting in additional costs of around 90 € per year for an average household.
