Switching electricity providers saves German families money

German households face significant electricity price disparities, with potential annual savings of up to 870 Euros by switching providers. Analysis reveals Hamburg has the highest average electricity costs at 1,607 Euros for a family, while Bremen is the cheapest at 1,247 Euros, a difference of 360 Euros. Regional network charges are the primary driver of these variations. These price differences are mainly due to varying network fees for operating and maintaining electricity grids, with rural areas often having higher costs. Switching providers can reduce bills by up to 38 percent.