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  • "Norway Price" to Ensure Predictable and Stable Electricity Prices for Consumers

    17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The government proposes introducing an alternative support scheme for electricity for households, called the "Norway Price." Under the Norway Price support scheme households will be offered a fixed price on electricity at 40 øre per kWh (excluding

  • New steps to reduce electricity bills and maintain control over national energy resources

    01/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Government has proposed a set of new measures to lower the cost of consumer electricity bills. Under the new plan, consumers will be able to choose between subscribing to the general electricity support scheme or a new fixed price of

  • Proposal for amendments for better control with security of electricity supply

    29/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has sent a proposal to amend the energy legislation regarding a new control mechanism for security of electricity supply on public consultation. The proposal is a follow-up on the measures that were

  • Consultation on resource rent tax on onshore wind power

    16/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy

    The Government proposes to introduce a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2023 and is today sending the proposal for consultation, as described in the State Budget for 2023. It is one of several resource rent proposals which will lead to

  • Profits from natural resources will be better distributed

    28/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime Minister

    Energy producers and the aquaculture industry make billions of kroner on our common resources. The Government is now proposing that more of the value created should go back to society.

  • Major initiative to promote offshore wind power

    12/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The Government has announced plans to implement phase one of wind power production in the area of Sørlige Nordsjø II. The electricity produced from these wind farms will be transmitted via subsea cable to the Norwegian mainland. The goal is to

  • Government launches electricity support package worth billions

    11/12/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance

    The government has today announced a temporary scheme that will help ordinary people across Norway to cope with their electricity bills this winter, with energy prices recently reaching new record highs. The scheme will provide support to households