Energy
All the latest news and important information on energy matters in Sweden that impact you including gas and electricity prices and the move towards renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind farms.
Sweden may have to ration fuel as 'worst energy crisis in a long time' deepens
Sweden's government said that the country might need to ration fuel – but there are no imminent plans of doing so – if the Middle East war drags on.
'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis
The European Union said on Tuesday that it was considering importing more jet fuel from the US and requiring member states to hold minimum reserves as the Middle East war squeezes supplies. Brussels will lay out a series of measures on Wednesday.
European drivers choke on rising diesel prices
The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.
What are European countries doing to keep fuel costs down?
War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.
High electricity prices expected in Sweden for the rest of the year
Electricity prices have skyrocketed in the wake of the Iran war. In southern Sweden in particular, unusually high electricity costs are expected for the rest of the year. Experts say it is likely too late to fix prices.
EU countries urged to lower energy taxes to reduce consumer bills
EU's energy chief Dan Jorgensen called on member states to help consumers and businesses by lowering taxes on energy where possible, as war in the Middle East saw oil and gas prices surge.
'Serious threat' to Nordic energy infrastructure reported in Sweden
A serious threat was on Thursday directed at energy infrastructure in all Nordic countries, according to Swedish media reports. Sweden's national defence agency has since said that there is no specific present threat to the country's energy infrastructure.
What rules are there for wood burners and fireplaces in Sweden?
The colder weather is well and truly here, and many people in Sweden will soon be firing up wood burners and fireplaces to help heat their homes during the winter, if they haven't done so already. What rules do you have to bear in mind?
How to save money on your energy bill in Sweden
Energy prices in Sweden are always higher in autumn and winter. So, what can you do on an individual level to lower your energy bills?
When should I turn on my heating in Sweden this year?
Although it doesn't look like energy costs in Sweden will reach the sky-high levels they did in previous winters, you may still be wondering what time you should start heating your home this year. Here's what to bear in mind.
Sweden's government to lend 200 billion kronor for new nuclear
Sweden's government said Friday it was ready to offer up to 220 billion kronor ($23.3 billion) in loans to utilities for the construction of new nuclear reactors as the Nordic country commits to developing more nuclear power.
Sweden to lift uranium mining ban as government pushes nuclear revival
The Swedish government wants to lift a ban on uranium mining to reduce its reliance on imports as it pursues its first nuclear power expansion in half a century, the environment minister said Wednesday.
Sweden to build new nuclear power for first time in 50 years
Sweden said on Thursday that it had selected so-called small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) for its first nuclear power expansion in a half-century.
KEY POINTS: What do we know about the rescue of Swedish battery company Northvolt?
The US battery startup Lyten on Thursday announced that it had agreed to buy the Skellefteå and Västerås factories of the bankrupt Swedish battery company Northvolt. But does it have the capacity to take on such a challenging project?
'Ideological': Sweden's government shrugs off criticism of nuclear funding plan
When Sweden's government announced its final plans for financing new nuclear, it had clearly learned some lessons from the criticism the draft proposal received last autumn. But not, perhaps, the right ones, argues The Local's Nordic Editor Richard Orange.
KEY STEPS: How to set up and pay for your electricity contract in Sweden
So you're ready to move house, what next? In Sweden setting up electricity requires two separate contracts.
Electricity prices in southern Sweden in February highest since 2022
February has been the most expensive month for electricity in southern Sweden since 2022, although there are signs that prices are dropping. How high were they, and what's the reason behind it?
INTERVIEW: How can Sweden protect its undersea cables?
As Sweden dispatches three ships to defend undersea telecoms cables and power lines in the Baltic, Hans Liwång, professor at the Swedish Defence University, explains why fully protecting underwater infrastructure is almost impossible.
Swedish minister 'furious' over Germany's energy policy
As one of Europe's biggest suppliers of electricity, Sweden is seeing red over Germany's energy policy, which it says ends up punishing Swedish consumers.
Politics in Sweden: Energy minister shrugs off heavy criticism of nuclear financing plans
Sweden's government was left with two options after many of Sweden's top expert agencies panned its proposed funding scheme for new nuclear reactors: go back to the drawing board or plough on regardless. They chose the latter, writes The Local's Nordic Editor Richard Orange.
Why electricity in southern Sweden is set to be 167 times pricier than the north on Wednesday
On Wednesday afternoon, electricity is set to be 167 times more expensive in southern than northern Sweden.
What we know so far about Sweden’s plan for fewer new citizens
In this week's episode: Sweden’s Lucia tradition, who was Princess Birgitta, what we know about the government’s plan to stall citizenship grants. For Membership+ subscribers: reactions to the citizenship slowdown from readers and politicians, and scathing criticism of the Swedish government’s nuclear power plans.
EXPLAINED: Swedish government nuclear funding plan draws wide criticism
Sweden's leading energy and economic agencies have heavily criticised the government's proposed subsidy scheme for a planned fleet of new nuclear power stations, further reducing the chance of construction starting before the next election.