The government proposes continuing a scheme that may limit increases in grid fees in areas with high electricity prices. The consultation deadline is 11 December 2026. As of 2 November, the extension is a proposal. It guarantees neither lower grid fees nor a payment to you in 2027.

What is the government proposing?

Energidepartementet, the Ministry of Energy, put the proposal out for consultation on 30 October 2026. The ministry wants to continue the temporary scheme for using congestion revenues so it also covers 2027.

The scheme aims to reduce the risk of high power prices leading to higher grid fees. Grid companies face greater costs when electricity lost during transmission must be replaced with more expensive power.

The government announcement⁠ stresses that it is uncertain whether there will be a basis for payments in 2027. This depends on factors including electricity prices, price differences between areas and available revenues.

What are congestion revenues?

Congestion revenues arise when electricity is transferred between areas with different power prices. Statnett explains⁠ that revenues received by the company benefit grid customers through lower tariffs over time. Here, a tariff means the price of using the grid.

The temporary scheme allows some revenues to be transferred more quickly to regional and local grid companies. The money therefore moves between companies. The consultation does not create an application scheme for households to request a personal payment from Statnett.

Does the proposal mean lower bills for everyone?

No. The aim is to limit the risk of higher grid fees in areas with high power prices. It is not a promise that everyone will receive a lower bill.

Page 7 of the consultation paper⁠ also describes a possible disadvantage for other customers. Some may be slightly worse off because less revenue is used to reduce transmission-grid tariffs for everyone.

The paper distinguishes two dates: the proposal covers revenues earned up to 31 December 2027, while formal repeal of the regulation is proposed for 1 June 2028. The latter date does not mean the scheme is proposed to cover revenues earned throughout 2028.

What can you do as a grid customer?

The news alone is not enough to calculate what you will pay next year. If you want to understand an announced change in your grid fees, you can ask your grid company:

  • Which prices apply to my home, and from what date?
  • What is the reason for the price change?
  • Have you published information about how this scheme may affect prices?

These are suggested questions, not conditions for a new support scheme. Use information from your own grid company when planning your spending.

How do you submit your views?

On the official consultation page⁠, select “Send inn høringssvar”. The deadline is 11 December 2026. You may comment even if you are not on the list of consultation bodies.

Responses are public and will be published. Write about experiences and views you want to share publicly, and avoid unnecessary personal information.

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