Electricity Congestion Charges Double in Sweden, Burdening Southern Consumers
Sweden’s electricity congestion fees have doubled in 2025 due to regional price gaps and a controversial new transmission system, increasing costs for southern consumers.
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Economic Strains Lead to Cancellation of Nossebro Market and Opposition to New Electricity Fees in Sweden
Economic pressures cancel Nossebro market and drive Göteborg Energi to seek exemption for apartment residents from new electricity fees.
Researchers Highlight Overcompensation and Price Hikes in Swedish Electricity Networks
Swedish electricity network firms continue raising prices and earning excessive profits due to regulatory flaws, with new rules not expected until after 2028.
Government Scrutinizes Electricity Network Fee Hikes Amid Public Outcry
Rising electricity network fees in Sweden spur government scrutiny and public concern over fee justifications and oversight delays.
Swedish Regulatory Authority Rejects Unjustified Electricity Fee Increases by Network Companies
Energimarknadsinspektionen rejects major network companies' electricity fee hikes, citing historical overcharges and insufficient justification by investments.
Vattenfall and Ellevio Announce Significant Electricity Network Fee Hikes, Triggering Consumer Outcry and Political Response
New year’s fee hikes by Vattenfall and Ellevio intensify consumer frustration and political scrutiny over rising electricity network costs in Sweden.
Vattenfall and Ellevio's Electricity Network Price Hikes Spark Political Backlash
Vattenfall and Ellevio are raising electricity network fees in 2026, prompting strong political criticism and calls for government action to protect consumers.
Southern Sweden Faces Record-High Electricity Prices Amid Cold Weather and Low Wind Power
Southern Sweden experiences record electricity prices nearing five kronor per kWh due to cold weather and low wind power in November 2025.
Sweden's Effekttariff: Over 500,000 Homeowners Adjust Electricity Habits to Lower Network Fees
More than 500,000 Swedish homeowners now face electricity fees based on peak usage, prompting many to change their consumption habits to reduce costs and ease grid strain.
Sweden Faces Urgent Need for 5,000 Ultra-Fast Electric Truck Chargers by 2030
Sweden will need around 5,000 ultra-fast chargers for electric trucks by 2030, currently having only two, driving urgent infrastructure expansion plans.
Electricity Prices Hit Record Highs in Southern Sweden Amid Reactor Outages and Calm Weather
Southern Sweden experiences record electricity prices in October 2025 due to reactor outages and calm weather, while upcoming reactor restarts and strong reservoir levels mitigate winter price shock risks.
Experts Warn of Higher Electricity Prices This Winter Amid Gas Market Strain and Hydropower Limits
Electricity experts note gas market constraints and hydropower bottlenecks could push Sweden's winter electricity prices higher in 2025, though government price caps likely remain intact.
Electricity Prices Surge to Nearly 6 Kronor per kWh in Southern Sweden Amid Power Supply Challenges
Southern Sweden faces soaring electricity prices nearing 6 kronor per kWh due to nuclear maintenance outages, windless weather, and high German prices, with relief expected as conditions improve.
Swedish Firms Launch Innovative Technology to Speed Up EV Charging Station Deployment
Ellevio, Schneider Electric, and Vattenfall InCharge have introduced automated load reduction technology to accelerate the rollout of EV charging stations in Stockholm, addressing grid limitations and supporting Sweden's climate goals.
Sweden Faces Rising and Volatile Electricity Prices Amid Energy Policy Choices
A new report outlines how government policy choices in Sweden could lead to higher, yet more stable electricity prices, highlighting challenges for industrial electrification and energy market balance over the next decade.
Industry Warns Swedish Businesses and Households Will Bear Costs After Failed National Electricity Reserve Procurement
Failed procurement of Sweden's national electricity reserve prompts industry warnings about financial impacts on companies and households and demands regulatory reform.
Sweden Faces Winter Electricity Shortage Amid Strategic Reserve Procurement Failure
Sweden faces potential winter power shortages after Svenska Kraftnät cancels strategic reserve procurement due to EU price caps, risking outages and higher prices.
Sweden Transitions to Quarterly Electricity Pricing Starting October 1, 2025
Sweden introduces quarterly electricity pricing to enhance cost efficiency, effective October 1, 2025.
Swedes Urged to Tackle Hidden Electricity Costs as Energy Bills Soar
A report highlights that many Swedes may be paying more for electricity due to hidden fees in contracts, prompting calls for action.
Winter Electricity Prices in Sweden Forecast Amid New Pricing Mechanisms
Winter electricity prices in Sweden are expected to fluctuate due to new pricing mechanisms and Norway's market integration.
Hidden Costs of Passive Electricity Contracts Affect Over 400,000 Swedes
Passive contract choices lead to high electricity costs for Swedes.
Warning Issued: 420,000 Swedish Households Risk Paying Excessive Electricity Costs
A recent report highlights that 420,000 Swedish households may overpay for electricity due to rising costs.
Sweden Faces Volatile Electricity Prices This Winter Amid Quarterly Pricing Changes
Sweden's electricity prices are set to become more volatile this winter with the introduction of quarterly pricing and ongoing supply issues.
Swedish Government Announces Electricity Tax Cut and High-Cost Protection for Consumers
Swedish government reduces electricity tax and introduces consumer protection measures.
Long-Term Electricity Theft Suspected in Lindesbergs Municipality
A man is suspected of stealing electricity for over 30 years in Lindesbergs.
Electricity Prices Soar in Sweden: Consumer Strategies Amid Power Output Issues
Electricity prices in Sweden rise sharply due to nuclear outages, prompting consumer advice on contract management.
Sweden to Implement Electricity Demand Tariffs in 2025
Vattenfall announces new electricity demand tariffs set for October 2025, impacting nearly a million customers in Sweden.