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What are the types of energy contracts in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, you can choose from different types of energy contracts: fixed or variable energy contracts. We tell you more about the different types!
Fixed energy contract
If you choose a fixed energy contract, the price changes are fixed for the duration of your energy contract. For example, you can choose a pre-agreed period of one or three years.
Variable energy contract
With a variable energy contract your energy prices change every three months, in January, April, July and October. At these times, your variable energy rate can rise or fall.
Apply for an energy contract
It is easy to apply for an energy contract. However, you do need to take a number of things into account. For example, you need to know your energy consumption.
Tip:
we can help you estimate your energy consumption.
Energy rates
Energy rates are constantly changing. We keep track of the most up-to-date energy rated. The current energy rates for mei 2025 are: € 1,27 per m
3
of gas and € 0,26 per kWh of electricity.
Final energy bill
You will receive a final energy bill when you move, switch to another supplier or terminate your energy contract. This will be sent within six weeks and is based on your meter readings.
In the Netherlands, energy providers take care of the supply of electricity and gas to every home in the country. Securing a gas and electricity provider is mandatory. That's why it's smart to choose a good energy deal!
We offer energy at a low price with the best service. It doesn’t matter whether you just arrived in the Netherlands or have been living here for years. Everybody is eligible for affordable electricity and gas!
By switching to one of our energy contracts, you always benefit from advantageous energy rates. Calculate your advantage, switch your energy provider and save immediately!
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Applying for an energy contract is simple! You can easily apply for an energy contract through our website. We will help you find the best and cheapest energy contract with a discount up to € 150,00.
Do you own the house you live in or are you not paying the landlord for your energy usage? Then you should choose your energy supplier in the Netherlands. The choice of an energy supplier is yours.
At UnitedConsumers you are insured to a great energy deal! Apply now to save money on your energy contract.
You pay for your energy in monthly instalments. Those instalments are called 'termijnbedragen'. They can change, depending on your usage and energy rates.
Good to know:
after a year, or when your contract ends, you will receive an
