Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Energie vs Green Planet Energy eG
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Energie |  Green Planet Energy eG |
|---|---|---|
| Unit rate | €0.168 | €0.166Lower |
| Standing charge | €35 | €16.57Lower |
| Smart meter required | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | BE | DE |
| Fixed terms | 12 | Not confirmed |
| Customers | Not confirmed | 200,000 |
Same on both: Exit fee (€0), Renewable share (100%), Renewable basis (Own generation).
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Key differences
- Green Planet Energy eG scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Unit rate is lower at Green Planet Energy eG: €0.166 vs €0.168.
- Standing charge is lower at Green Planet Energy eG: €16.57 vs €35.
- Smart meter required: only Green Planet Energy eG.
- Support channels: only Green Planet Energy eG offers Phone.
- Tariff types: only Energie offers Fixed.
- Tariff types: only Green Planet Energy eG offers Ev, Time of use.
- Markets: only Energie offers BE.
- Markets: only Green Planet Energy eG offers DE.
Our verdict on each
Energie
Energie is a Belgian energy supplier that suits households wanting a free exit fee and a fully renewable supply without giving up dynamic pricing. It charges a unit rate of €0.17, a standing charge of €35 and a fixed term of 12 months.
Green Planet Energy eG
Green Planet Energy eG is a cooperative supplier serving 200,000 customers in Germany, and it suits households who want renewable electricity and gas without paying to leave, since the exit fee is €0. The renewable share of 100% comes from its own generation.
Score breakdown
| Area | Energie | Green Planet Energy eG |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Exit fee of €0 and a unit rate of €0.17 pull the score up; the standing charge of €35 is the drag. | 9.1HigherStanding charge of €16.57 ranks 10 of 16 brands, and unit rate €0.17 ranks 9 of 23. |
| Offer | 8.6A fixed term of 12 months, variable, fixed and dynamic options and no smart meter requirement widen what is on offer. | 9.0HigherTariff types cover green, variable and dynamic, and fuels cover electricity and gas, giving a broad in-house range. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.2A cooperative registered as Green Planet Energy eG in DE, serving 200,000 customers since 1999. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Energie | Green Planet Energy eG |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Belgium | Germany |
Additional countries for Energie: 1. Additional countries for Green Planet Energy eG: 1.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Energie | Green Planet Energy eG |
|---|---|---|
| Energy suppliers | 4 of 96 | 30 of 96 |
| Green energy suppliers | 4 of 56 | 15 of 56 |
| Smart and dynamic electricity tariffs | 3 of 43 | 12 of 43 |
| Energy tariffs without exit fees | 2 of 19 | 9 of 19 |
If neither fits
Octopus Energy has standing charge at €6, against €35 for Energie and €16.57 for Green Planet Energy eG.
Octopus Energy reviewSources behind this comparison
Energie
- energie.be: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Green Planet Energy eG
- green-planet-energy.de: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Energie | Green Planet Energy eG |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff types | Variable, Fixed, Dynamic, Green | Green, Variable, Dynamic, Ev, Time of use |
| Fuels | Electricity, Gas | Electricity, Gas |
| Legal entity | Energie.be NV | Green Planet Energy eG |
| Headquarters | Belgium | Germany |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1999 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Energie | Green Planet Energy eG | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit fee | €0at the median | €0at the median | €0 |
| Unit rate | €0.168below the median | €0.166below the median | €0.17 |
| Standing charge | €35highest quarter | €16.57above the median | €14.99 |
| Renewable share | 100%at the median | 100%at the median | 100% |
| Customers | Not confirmed | 200,000below the median | 850,000 |
Median across 58 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Energie
Pros
- The exit fee is €0, which ranks 1 of 29 brands ranked, the strongest of the rankings here.
- A unit rate of €0.17 places Energie at 10 of 23 brands ranked.
- Renewable electricity at 100% across the range, not on a single green add-on.
Cons
- The standing charge of €35 sits above the €14.98 median across the suppliers compared, and ranks 13 of 16 brands ranked.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a billing query goes in writing rather than down a phone line.
- Electric vehicle and time-of-use tariffs are not among its variable, fixed and dynamic, while Enddesa lists fixed, time of use and ev.
Green Planet Energy eG
Pros
- The exit fee is €0, which places Green Planet Energy eG at 1 of 29 brands, so leaving later costs nothing.
- Renewable supply of 100% rests on own generation, so the green claim comes from the cooperative's own generation rather than bought certificates.
- Tariff types cover green, variable and dynamic, so a household can pick a green plan, a variable rate, a dynamic rate or an electric vehicle rate.
Cons
- The standing charge of €16.57 ranks 10 of 16 brands, so a low usage home pays more for the connection than most rivals.
- The unit rate of €0.17 ranks 9 of 23 brands, which is mid table rather than a standout for anyone shopping purely on unit cost.
- A smart meter is required, so the tariff cannot start until a compatible meter is fitted, which adds a step to every switch.
Who each suits
Energie
Who it suits
- Households in BE that want renewable electricity at 100% and would rather not install a smart meter.
- Anyone who expects to move or change supplier mid-term, since the exit fee is €0.
- Households weighing a fixed rate against dynamic pricing, since the range covers variable, fixed and dynamic.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after prepay or electric vehicle tariffs, since Enddesa lists fixed, time of use and ev and Energie lists variable, fixed and dynamic.
- Households who want a wider set of structures to compare, since Electricity Ratings lists fixed, ev and time of use.
Green Planet Energy eG
Who it suits
- Households in DE already on a variable or dynamic rate who want to move to renewable electricity without paying to leave.
- EV owners who want charging priced on the supplier's electric vehicle tariff rather than on a standard rate.
- Gas and electricity households who would rather keep the same cooperative than split the account between suppliers.
Who should look elsewhere
- Endesa buyers, since these tariffs run in DE while Endesa lists fixed, time of use and ev for Spanish households.
- Powerpeers buyers who want a fixed rate from a supplier listing dynamic, fixed and variable, since the range here is green, variable and dynamic.
- Electricity Ratings buyers after a prepay meter, since fixed, ev and time of use includes prepay and the range here is green, variable and dynamic.
Country by country
| Country | Energie | Green Planet Energy eG |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Germany | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Energie
What does a unit of electricity cost on an Energie tariff?+
Energie charges a unit rate of €0.17 for electricity, and adds a standing charge of €35 on top. The unit rate is the part that follows the market, while the standing charge is the fixed part of the bill that stays the same whatever you use. Both figures are quoted in euros.
Is there an exit fee if I switch supplier early?+
The exit fee is €0, and the contract runs a fixed term of 12 months. A household can therefore move house, change supplier or renegotiate without paying to break the deal. On our data that exit fee position is 1 of 29 brands ranked.
Green Planet Energy eG
What does Green Planet Energy eG cost?+
The unit rate is €0.17 and the standing charge is €16.57, and those charges together make up a typical bill. The unit rate ranks 9 of 23 brands, so the price sits in the middle of the range rather than at either end.
Is there an exit fee if I want to leave?+
The exit fee is €0, which places Green Planet Energy eG at 1 of 29 brands. Nothing has to be paid to switch away, which matters for anyone who expects to move home, split with a partner or change supplier later.