The electricity you save matters

The electricity markets in Sweden and Europe are under a great deal of pressure at the moment. Prices are high and likely to become even higher. However, we can work together to improve the situation, because all the electricity you save affects the price that you – and your neighbour – have to pay. Here is some information about the current situation and what you can do to reduce your electricity consumption.

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Save electricity in your home

How can you identify “energy thieves” in your home, and what, exactly, is “normal electricity consumption”? Here you can find out more about it and read tips for simple things you can do to save both energy and money.

Why is the price of electricity so high?

The price of electricity remains high. Here you can read some common questions about the situation – and the answers to them.

How much does a kilowatt hour (kilowattimme – kWh) cover?

Do you know how much electricity your morning shower uses? Or how much energy a heated towel rail actually consumes? Examine your electricity consumption in depth and find out how many electrical devices a single kilowatt hour (kWh) powers – and for how long – in your home.

Learn more about kilowatts and kilowatt hours

Map your electricity consumption

In order to make changes and save electricity, it is essential to start by finding out how much electricity you actually use. Visit My Pages (Mina sidor) to see how many kilowatt hours you use every day. The information on My Pages (Mina sidor) is in Swedish.

How does the electricity market work?

The electricity market in Sweden consists of a great many parts that are all linked to one another. For us to maintain a reliable supply of electricity, we need to generate electricity in all parts of Sweden, to have a well-functioning electricity market, and to be able both to import and to export electricity.

Click here to read about how the electricity market functions

What is spot price (spotpris)?

Spot price (spotpris) is a concept that more and more people are talking about, but what does it actually mean? And how does it affect me? Here, you can read more about spot prices (spotpris) and find out how you can benefit from them.

The difference between electricity grid (elnät) and electricity trade (elhandel)

In order to have access to electricity, you need two agreements, one for the electricity grid (elnät) and one for electricity trade (elhandel). Here you can read about the difference between them and about what you pay for.

How can I reduce my electricity consumption?

A good way to start is to map your electricity consumption. What do you use electricity for? Once you know this, you are ready to make changes. The fact is that even small changes can make a big difference. Here are some tips about simple things you can do to save both electricity and money.

Read all the tips for how to save electricity