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Energy suppliers in Belgium

Since the liberalisation of the energy market in 2003, a lot has changed on the Belgian energy market. Previously, ENGIE Electrabel — then known as Electrabel — was the only supplier of electricity and natural gas, so there was no competition. Since 2003, the market has opened up to new energy companies and many suppliers have been added.

Currently there are more than 20 suppliers active in Belgium. Some are only active in one region, while others offer their services across the whole country. You are completely free to choose whichever supplier fits your needs best. There is no regulated tariff in Belgium, so you'll always have a contract with one of the commercial energy suppliers.

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How to switch energy supplier in Belgium?

Switching energy suppliers in Belgium is easy and completely free. Consumers and small businesses can switch providers whenever they want, regardless of their contract. Here's how it works.

1. 1

   Compare energy suppliers

   The prices and services of energy suppliers and their contracts can differ greatly in Belgium, which is why it's highly recommended to compare carefully before signing a contract.

   When comparing suppliers, look at the price per kWh, the fixed yearly costs, the kind of service (online-only or with a contact centre), and the origin of the electricity — some suppliers offer 100% green electricity from Belgium.

   You can compare all suppliers in Belgium for free with the CallMePower energy comparator.

2. 2

   Subscribe to an energy contract

   Once you've found the right supplier you can sign the contract. To sign an energy contract you'll need the EAN codes of the energy meters and the meter numbers — both can be found on the meter itself or on previous invoices.

   When you sign the contract, your new supplier contacts the old supplier and cancels the contract automatically. It's still recommended to check your online customer zone to confirm the cancellation went through correctly.

   For every type of energy contract in Belgium, there is a one-month notice period. If there's already an active contract at the address, the earliest start date will be in one month.

3. 3

   Meter readings and final invoice

   When your old supplier receives the instructions to cancel your contract, they ask you for the meter readings. With these, the supplier creates the final invoice and terminates the contract.

   You'll receive the final invoice a few weeks after sending the meter readings to your distributor. Once the final invoice is paid, the switch is complete.