Background & Purpose

To help people better understand and control their electricity use, new rules are being introduced in Sweden, following updated EU guidelines.

Proposals & Debate

The Swedish government proposed changes to the Electricity Act, based on new EU rules, to ensure electricity companies provide customers with better access to their energy consumption data. The goal is to empower customers to adapt and plan their energy use more effectively.

The Decision

The Swedish Parliament approved the government's proposal, meaning electricity companies must now give customers easier access to their detailed energy usage information.

Does this affect you?

  • Electricity customers: They will get easier access to their own electricity usage data, helping them plan and adapt their energy consumption.
  • Electricity companies: They will have a new legal obligation to provide detailed consumption information to their customers.

In Practice

  • Electricity companies will be required to provide customers with detailed information about their energy consumption.
  • Customers will gain better insight into how much electricity they use and when.
  • This improved access will help customers make more informed decisions about their energy usage and potentially save money.
  • The new rules will apply across Sweden starting January 5, 2025.