Save Euros and dollars by participating in the Utility Tax Avoidance Program (UTAP)
SWK Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern honors the UTAP. This is a great way to save money on your energy bill.
In Germany, electricity and natural gas are taxed with 19% tax, water is considered a food and therefore only taxed with a 7% tax. Unless you enroll in the UTAP, your energy suppliers must automatically add these taxes to your utility bill.
Registration for Utility Tax Avoidance Program (UTAP) saves taxes and is open to all military and authorized members of the U.S. Forces who live off-base. There is a one-time service fee charged by your VAT office upon registration.
For more Information please contact your Value Added Tax (VAT) office:
86th FSS, Ramstein Air Base, Bldg 2140 (inside Ramstein Enlisted Club)
DSN:480-5309, CIV:06371-47-5309
USAG-RP, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg 3245, Room 110
DSN: 541-9086/9091, CIV: 0611-143-541-9091
UTAP order form for Electricity, Natural Gas, District Heat and Water Supply
In order to participate in the UTAP, it is required that the UTAP Office signs the order form for your utilities. You can download and complete the order form here:
Payments made easy
Participation in the UTAP program goes along with a SEPA direct debit mandate. Set payments are due every month. Payments are usually based on house size, previous customer usage and number of occupants. You can download and complete the SEPA authorization here:
SWK Service Center
Both documents along with the UTAP certificate may be submitted digital or by visiting our:
SWK Customer Service Center
Bismarckstraße 14
67655 Kaiserslautern
Mon. - Fri. from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
Please call (0631) 8001-1200
Our English-speaking staff will be able to assist with all your utility needs.
SWK online portal
Once you establish a customer account, you can also create a log-in and use our customer portal online at www.meineswk.de.