How do I switch electricity or gas supplier in Estonia?

The short answer

Your supply does not stop when you switch: the cables, pipes and meter stay the same. Only the company that sends the bill changes.

📜 The rules in Estonia

Switching supplier

Switching is free: sellers may not charge households a switching fee. The new seller registers the contract at least 14 days before it starts, so a switch takes about two weeks. Only fixed-term contracts may carry a proportionate early-exit fee.

Official source: riigiteataja.ee · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

The electricity market has been fully open since 2013: anyone with a network contract can choose their electricity seller. Household gas contracts can also be compared and changed. Your network operator stays the same.

Official source: konkurentsiamet.ee · Checked 2026-09-27

Cooling-off period

For contracts made by phone, at your door or elsewhere off-premises you can withdraw within 14 days without giving a reason. A phone deal binds you only after you confirm it in writing.

Official source: ttja.ee · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

Get your details readyTake your latest bill: meter point number, yearly use, and the end date and notice period of your contract.
Compare offersUse the price comparison below and look at the total yearly cost, not only the price per kWh. Check how long the price is fixed.
Sign with the new supplierIn most countries the new supplier arranges the switch, including notice to the old one. Keep the confirmation.
Check the final billRead your meter on the switch date and compare it with the old supplier’s final bill. Any credit must be paid back.

📇 Who to contact

Elektrihind.ee (Konkurentsiameti usaldusmärgisega) not run by the stateCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 elektrihind.ee

KonkurentsiametSupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 +372 667 2400 🔗 www.konkurentsiamet.ee

❓ Questions

Will I be without power when I switch?

No. The physical supply continues; only the contract changes.

Can my old supplier charge an exit fee?

That depends on your contract and on the rules in Estonia shown on this page. Fees usually only apply to fixed-term, fixed-price contracts.

Can I cancel a new contract?

Contracts made at the door, by phone or online usually have a cooling-off period. The rules for Estonia are on this page.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

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