How do I switch electricity or gas supplier in Latvia?

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 Latvia

Switching supplier

Every electricity supplier serving households must offer a 'universal service': a 12-month fixed price with free early termination. Other contracts may charge an early-exit fee if the contract says so. For gas, sign with the new supplier by the 15th to switch on the 1st of the next month.

Official source: sprk.gov.lv · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

Households choose their own electricity supplier and sign just one contract with it. The gas market has been fully open to all users since 3 April 2017, so you can also pick your gas supplier.

Official source: sprk.gov.lv · Checked 2026-09-27

Cooling-off period

For contracts signed online, by phone or outside the company's premises you can withdraw within 14 days; for a service contract the period runs from the day you sign. If the company did not tell you about this right, you have 1 year. If you asked for supply to start during the 14 days, you pay a proportional amount for what you used.

Official source: ptac.gov.lv · 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

energija24.lv (Latvijas Brīvā elektroenerģijas tirgus asociācija; SPRK apliecināts) not run by the stateCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 www.energija24.lv

Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija (SPRK)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 +371 67097200 🔗 www.sprk.gov.lv

Patērētāju tiesību aizsardzības centrs (PTAC)Independent advice for consumersFor advice, template letters and a second opinion🔗 www.ptac.gov.lv

❓ 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 Latvia 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 Latvia are on this page.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

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