How to cancel Essent
Energy contracts in the Netherlands are cancelled through your new supplier in most cases: they take over the switch and tell Essent for you. Cancelling directly without a new supplier lined up can leave you on an expensive default rate.
Prices for the Netherlands, in euros per month.
The contract facts
- Current price
- € 150,00/mo
- Minimum contract
- 1 jaar
- Notice period
- 5 werkdagen
- Price checked
- 31 Aug 2026
The terms above come from the provider's own published information and can change. Always confirm your personal end date with the provider before you cancel.
Cancelling Essent step by step
- 1Check whether you are on a fixed contract with an end date, or a variable contract you can end monthly.
- 2Pick your new supplier first. They notify Essent and arrange the switch date, usually within a few weeks.
- 3If you want to cancel without switching, contact Essent directly through their customer service and ask for written confirmation of your end date.
- 4Note your final meter readings on the switch date so the closing invoice is correct.
Before you cancel, compare
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Frequently asked questions
What is Essent's notice period?
The notice period is 5 werkdagen. The minimum term is 1 jaar. Confirm your personal end date with the provider.
Can I cancel Essent immediately?
Only once your minimum term of 1 jaar has passed. After that the notice period applies: 5 werkdagen.
What does Essent cost per month right now?
€150.00 per month according to the last checked price. Compare that with the alternatives on this page before you cancel.
What should I watch out for when cancelling?
Ending a fixed contract early can mean a cancellation fee. Suppliers must tell you the amount before you confirm.
Never miss a notice period again
Add Essent to Fowlo and we remind you before the notice period closes, so you are never locked in for another term by accident.
Cancellation letter. Many providers still ask for a written cancellation. Once your contract is in Fowlo you can generate a ready-to-send letter with the right notice period.
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