Can I tender the electricity contract on behalf of another person?
Many people may wonder if the electricity contract can be tendered on behalf of another person. This question is particularly topical, for example, when you want to help elderly relatives or other loved ones who are unable to take care of the matter themselves. In this article, we discuss what to consider if you want to tender an electricity contract on behalf of another person.
What does tendering an electricity contract mean?
Tendering an electricity contract means comparing the contracts offered by different electricity companies and selecting the cheapest or otherwise most suitable option. Bidding can bring significant savings on the electricity bill, and it is recommended to do it regularly.
Can the electricity contract be tendered on behalf of another person?
In principle, bidding for an electricity contract on behalf of another person is possible, but there are a few important points to consider:
- Authorization: If you want to tender the electricity contract on behalf of another person, you need their authorization. This can be a written power of attorney in which the person gives you permission to handle matters related to the electricity contract on their behalf.
- Personal information: You must know all the necessary personal information, such as the person’s name, address and possibly also the social security number. This information is necessary to enter into a new electricity contract.
- Current contract: It is important to find out what the current electricity contract is like and when it ends. In some cases, terminating the current contract may cause additional costs if it is done before the end of the contract period.
How to tender an electricity contract on behalf of another person?
Once you have received the necessary authorizations and information, you can start tendering for the electricity contract as follows:
- Compare the offers of different electricity companies, for example by using comparison websites.
- Choose the most suitable offer and contact the electricity company in question.
- Inform that you are concluding the contract on behalf of another person and provide the necessary authorizations and personal information.
- Ensure that the new contract does not come into effect until the current contract expires to avoid possible additional costs.
Summary
Tendering an electricity contract on behalf of another person is possible, but it requires authorization and the necessary personal information. Bidding can bring significant savings, so it’s definitely worth the effort. However, always remember to check the terms of the current contract and possible termination costs before entering into a new contract.
You can find more information about the tendering of the electricity contract, for example, on the Energiavirasto website.
