Electricity Suppliers in Sweden: Compare & Switch

Sweden has a free electricity market, so you can choose your supplier and switch to save money or go green – but a few things confuse newcomers, such as the difference between the supplier and the grid, the electricity zones, and fixed versus variable prices. This guide explains how electricity works in Sweden and how to find the best deal. (Natural gas is used by very few Swedish homes; most are heated by electricity or district heating.)

How electricity works in Sweden

Two companies are involved in your power. You freely choose your electricity supplier (elhandelsbolag), who sells you the electricity. The grid company (elnätsbolag), which owns the cables in your area, is fixed by where you live and cannot be chosen. Your bill combines the electricity price from your supplier, the grid fee (elnätsavgift), energy tax (energiskatt) and VAT. When you compare offers, you are comparing the supplier part – the grid and tax are the same whoever you buy from.

Electricity zones (elområde)

Sweden is split into four electricity zones, SE1–SE4, from north to south. Prices are usually higher in the south (SE3 and SE4) than in the hydro-rich north, so your zone affects what you pay – worth knowing when you compare deals.

Fixed or variable price?

• Fixed price (fast pris) – your rate is locked for the contract period, giving predictable bills and protection against price spikes.
• Variable / spot price (rörligt pris, spotpris) – follows the market hour by hour. It is often cheaper over time and rewards using power when it is cheap, but it varies.

Compare and switch supplier

Switching is quick and there is no disruption – the power comes through the same cables, only the name on the bill (and hopefully the price) changes. The state price-comparison site Elpriskollen (run by the energy authority) shows offers for your address, and a comparison tool such as Tjänstetorget gives a clear, unbiased overview of the best deals for your situation.

Electricity suppliers in Sweden

• Telinet – a digital supplier for people who want full, hour-by-hour control of their usage, with smart tools to track and manage consumption.
• Fortum – one of Europe’s largest energy companies and a major provider of CO2-free electricity.

Green electricity

Most of Sweden’s electricity comes from hydro, nuclear and wind power, so the grid is already low-carbon. Many suppliers also offer certified renewable (green) plans, often at little or no extra cost – worth choosing if sustainability matters to you.

District heating (fjärrvärme)

Most Swedish homes are heated by district heating (fjärrvärme) rather than gas – hot water piped from a central plant through a local network. Unlike electricity, you cannot choose your fjärrvärme provider: it is tied to your address and run locally, so heating is billed separately from your electricity. To budget for energy overall, see our guide to the cost of living in Sweden.

Frequently asked questions