{
  "id": 17087244,
  "title": "Dyr strøm: – Griner av glede hver dag det regner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/dyr-str-m-griner-av-glede-hver-dag-det-regner",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-29T16:26:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/energi-og-klima/i/w3qRqM/dyr-stroem-griner-av-glede-hver-dag-det-regner"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Energiminister Terje Aasland from Ap expressed relief each time it rains due to the high electricity prices, which is exacerbated by soaring gas prices and limited gas supplies in Europe. Meanwhile, Norwegian water reservoirs are unusually low. Aasland stated, \"I'm delighted every day it rains now.\" NVE's head Kjetil Lund also addressed the power situation during NVE's energy days, noting that entering winter with low reservoir levels and high prices will attract attention and cause stress in the system. Reservoir fill in the three southern price zones of Norway is at 61.8%, compared to an 86.2% median over the past 20 years, according to NVE's reservoir records. Lund explained, \"It looks better now than it did several months ago, thanks to a lot of rain in the autumn and responsible management by the power companies.\" Norway has several foreign connections and can buy electricity from abroad if needed. NVE is not concerned about winter's supply security. Currently, electricity prices in the three price zones of southern Norway range between 133 and 146 øre per kilowatt-hour, according to the Nord Pool electricity exchange. In the same month last year, prices were between 56 and 69 øre per kilowatt-hour. The situation is further complicated by transmission fees and charges. Aasland emphasized the importance of the fixed-price order, Norgespris, which provides stability for households. Starting from January 5th next year, citizens will be able to pre-pay for Norgespris for 2027. The government plans to increase Norgespris from 40 to 45 øre per kilowatt-hour, including transmission fees. Enterprises and municipalities cannot benefit from the fixed-price order but must negotiate their own contracts. Those who don't pay the full electricity price. Aasland urged businesses to seek solutions with power buyers or producers to cope with the variable prices and high costs. Steffen Syvertsen, the CEO of Å Energi, located in the most expensive price area (NO2) in the country, highlighted the challenges faced in that region due to a dry year and the fact that prices are set in an EU market where gas is very significant. He emphasized the need for businesses to seek solutions with power sellers or producers to avoid the burdensome variable prices and high costs.",
  "summary": "Strømprisen har skutt i været sør i landet. – Vil sannsynligvis få en vinter med enorme priser, sier…",
  "key_points": [
    "Energiminister Terje Aasland expresses relief each time it rains due to high electricity prices.",
    "Norwegian water reservoirs are unusually low, with fill at 61.8% in southern price zones."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}