EMB review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

EMB is a regional German energy specialist with a green electricity tariff at 100% renewable and a dynamic option that needs no smart meter. It suits customers who want a focused local supplier rather than a national menu, and anyone comparing tariffs should look at the green and dynamic lines first.

Key facts

Best for
Green electricity and gas for households in Brandenburg, with a dynamic plan that needs no smart meter.
Fixed terms
12, 24 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Renewable share
100% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Renewable basis
Certificates (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Smart meter required
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Regions served
Brandenburg (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Customers
145,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
EMB Energie Brandenburg GmbH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1991 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Tariff types
Variable, Fixed, Dynamic, Green
Fuels
Electricity, Gas
Official website
energie-brandenburg.de

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • It already serves 145,000 customers in its home region, so it is an established operator rather than a new entrant.
  • Electricity and gas can both come from the same supplier, since electricity and gas are on offer, which suits dual fuel households.
  • The dynamic electricity tariff needs no smart meter, while 64.3% of the dynamic tariffs in this comparison do.
  • The green tariff is stated as 100% renewable, so the claim covers the whole supply.

Cons

  • It serves Brandenburg only, so a household elsewhere in Germany has to look at a broader listing, such as Powerpeers or Endesa.
  • The green tariff rests on certificates rather than power from its own generators, and only 16.7% of the green suppliers listed generate their own.
  • Support runs on email and phone only, so there is no live chat or community forum to fall back on.
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Who it suits

  • Households in Brandenburg that want electricity and gas from the same supplier.
  • Customers who want a 100% renewable green tariff and a dynamic plan that needs no smart meter.
  • Anyone planning to stay put for a while, since fixed terms run 12 and 24.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Drivers who want an electric vehicle or prepay tariff, since electricity-ratings lists fixed, ev and time of use and EMB's variable, fixed and dynamic does not include those.
  • Households that need a time-of-use plan, where Endesa offers fixed, time of use and ev and EMB's variable, fixed and dynamic does not list it.
  • Readers separating two similar suppliers, since Powerpeers lists dynamic, fixed and variable too, so the tariff list alone will not settle it.

What it does well

The green electricity tariff is stated as 100% renewable, so the claim covers the whole supply rather than a slice of it. The dynamic electricity tariff carries no smart meter requirement, which means a household with a conventional meter can still take a market linked price. Customer numbers stand at 145,000, a base that points to an established operation rather than a recent launch. Taken together, the offer is easy to read: a green plan with a full renewable share, a dynamic plan open to any meter, and a customer base already in place behind both. The renewable share matters for anyone who wants a green product without waiting for a discount period, and the meter point removes the usual first hurdle for a dynamic plan.

Who runs it

The supplier is EMB Energie Brandenburg GmbH, a company based in Germany, trading since 1991. That legal name is the one that belongs on your bill and in any dispute about a switch, so it is worth checking when a contract is offered. Support runs on email and phone, meaning you can reach the team by phone or in writing. A named entity and a long trading history are the practical test here, because they tell you who your counterparty is and how long that business has been in the market. Neither point settles whether a plan is cheap, but both settle whether there is a real business on the other end of the contract.

How EMB compares

Where EMB is available

Available
Germany

Countries from its affiliate programme (Source)

Frequently asked questions

Which parts of Germany does EMB supply?+

EMB serves Brandenburg. It is based in Germany and supplies electricity and gas there, so if your meter sits outside that area a different supplier will be a better fit. The regional focus is the clearest thing to check before spending time on plan comparisons.

What kinds of tariff does EMB sell?+

EMB lists variable, fixed and dynamic, which covers fixed and variable pricing, a dynamic plan that follows the market, and a green option. Powerpeers lists dynamic, fixed and variable, a near identical set, while Endesa lists fixed, time of use and ev.

Does the dynamic tariff need a smart meter?+

No smart meter is required for the dynamic electricity tariff, so you can use a market linked plan with the meter you already have. Around 64.3% of the dynamic tariffs in this comparison do insist on a smart meter, so this plan saves a step.

How renewable is the green electricity?+

The green tariff is stated as 100% renewable across the supply, not a portion of it. The renewable basis is certificates, which is the most common approach: 71.4% of the green suppliers listed use certificates, against 16.7% generating their own.

How long is the contract, and what if I move early?+

Fixed terms run 12 and 24, so weigh how long you expect to stay before you pick a plan. If you leave early, the terms of your chosen plan decide what you owe, and exit fees among the dynamic tariffs listed reach €58.11 at the top end.

What does electricity cost at entry and at renewal?+

Weigh entry against renewal rather than the headline alone. Across the energy suppliers in this comparison the median starting price is €23.03 and the median price once the fixed term ends is €29.40. In the dynamic group the median unit rate is €0.19 with a standing charge of €15.

Can I reach a person if something goes wrong?+

Support runs on email and phone, so you can call or write. There is no live chat or community channel in the range, which matters if you would rather type into a messenger than wait on hold. Keep your account details to hand, as with any supplier.

Who is behind the account and how long have they traded?+

The contract is with EMB Energie Brandenburg GmbH, based in Germany, trading since 1991. The company already serves 145,000 customers, so the name on your bill matches the team you contact about a move or a meter reading.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Green electricity and gas for households in Brandenburg, with a dynamic plan that needs no smart meter.

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