Get lower electricity bills, with or without Norgespris
Bjørn Østmoe ensures that two millioninhabitants have electricity in their sockets. Here is the NITO member's advice for lower electricity bills and money saved in other areas.
"I have ordered the Norwegian price for electricity myself, and especially if you live in southern Norway, you should also check if it is best for you," he says.
"The Norwegian price will be 40 øre plus VAT and amount to 50 øre/kWh, which will result in a lower electricity bill for many. In addition, the electricity supplier's surcharge and grid rent will be covered.
He emphasizes that there is a lot you can do yourself to lower your electricity bill. See the tips further down in the article.
Østmoe is a senior engineer in the managementdepartmentof Elvia, Norway's largest grid company. Here, he makes sure that the emergency preparedness is at its peak and thus helps to ensure that customers have electricity at all times.
He is also a NITO member and business group leader for more than 250 other NITO membersin Elvia.
What is Norgespris?
Norgespris provides a fixed price per kilowatt hour of electricity you use, regardless of where you live. Nevertheless, there are large regional differences in whether it pays off.
Should I choose Norgespris?
"For those who live in southern Norway, Norgespris can certainly be beneficial. In northwest and central Norway, and in northern Norway, it will probably still be most beneficial to choose to receive the state's electricity support," Østmoe explains.
He recommends using the electricity companies' price calculators before the choice:
"The price calculators provide a clear comparison between what you would pay with electricity support, and an estimate of what the Norwegian price will cost month by month. Then you get a clear picture of what is best suited for your consumption.
Facts about Norgespris
- Norgespris thus has a fixed price of 50 øre per kWh
- Norgespris has a consumption ceiling of 5000 kWh per month for households, 1000 kWh for cabins
- Norgespris has a binding period: From the time you order until 31 December 2026
- It is not possible to have both electricity support and the Norwegian price at the same time
- You must still have an electricity agreement with an electricity supplier, and the choice of whether or not to have a Norwegian price should not affect the electricity agreement.
- As an electricity customer, you could choose Norgespris from 1 October 2025
- You make the actual choice in My page on elhub.no. Elhub is a public company for electricity data.
Source: Elhub
Power support and consumption habits
Østmoe explains that the electricity support scheme has taken the sting out of the highest prices in recent years. With Norgespris, more people will be able to experience that their electricity bills will be lower, but Østmoe still does not believe Norgespris will lead to people giving more bluff in their electricity consumption.
"I don't think Norgespris will lead to people becoming more careless with electricity. We have had the support scheme for a long time without seeing an increase in consumption. However, we will only get the answer to consumption with Norgespris after a while," says Østmoe.
He emphasizes that electricity is a resource we should treat with respect:
"Saving electricity is always a good idea, both for the environment and for the economy.
Five tips to save electricity
Engineer Bjørn Østmoe's best energy-saving tips:
- Install a heat pump if you have the opportunity. If not, see if you can have temperature control in the home. Your home doesn't have to be hot at night or when you're not home.
- Re-insulate the windows – this reduces heat loss and heating needs
- Switch to LED lights, if you haven't already. It draws far less power than old 60W light bulbs.
- Avoid power peaks – spread consumption throughout the day. If you have chosen Norgespris with a fixed price, it is still nice if you do not turn on and use all your power sources at the same time.
- If you have an old water heater, it may be a good idea to switch to a new one. New models are better insulated and can often be connected to control systems that place the heating outside the most expensive hours. This provides better utilisation of the electricity. Hot water also makes up a large part of the electricity consumption in the home, limit the use of hot water.
Make smart choices in everyday life
Ultimately, saving electricity is about making smart choices in everyday life. And remember: Dthe cheapest kilowatt hour is the one you don't use," Østmoe emphasizes.
He also reminds that there can be money to be made by getting quotes from different electricity suppliers, so you can get the price down. 
Discounts and member benefits
- We all experience that everything has become more expensive recently. Saving on electricity is one way to lower costs. But being a member of a trade union also offers opportunities to save money," he says.
Østmoe is an avid NITO member, and encourages other technologists and engineers to also choose NITO. He himself has taken advantage of, among other things, having insurance from Tryg through NITO.
NITO membersalso offer banking services at Nordea, and you get discounts when you need outdoor clothing and other items.
"And if you need legal help and legal assistance, there are several options for that. It can be nice to check out the offers a union makes," Østmoe concludes.
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