The Swedish government has halted the requirement for electricity network companies to introduce effect tariffs by January 1, 2027. The decision implements EU legislation but affects companies in Dalarna that have already introduced or planned such tariffs. Mother Jennifer Ehrndal in Falun says it impacts household budgets.
The Swedish government has decided to halt the mandatory requirement for electricity network companies to introduce effect tariffs, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. This addresses EU legislation on grid tariffs. In Dalarna, several companies have already implemented the tariffs or prepared for them, leading to uncertainty.
According to SVT Nyheter Dalarna, companies like Dala Energi in Rättvik, Leksand, Gagnef, and Säter introduced effect tariffs in 2024. Business manager Sofia Liljeblad expresses surprise: “It was a very big surprise. Many electricity companies are struggling and spending millions to develop effect tariffs according to previous directives.” The company now plans to review its model to achieve more even power usage.
Borlänge Energi in Borlänge had planned implementation in 2027 but will now refrain. In Falun, Falu Energi och Vatten has had effect tariffs since autumn 2025, but CEO Johan Hedman says: “We haven't had time to analyze this. We have effect tariffs during winter months November to March and will keep them for the remaining two weeks.”
VB Energi in Ludvika, Smedjebacken, and Fagersta planned rollout in October 2026, but CEO Jon Norling is monitoring developments. Ellevio in northwestern Dalarna has had the tariff since January 2025 and awaits clarifications from the Energy Markets Inspectorate. Malung-Sälens Elverk introduced it in 2013; operations manager Kajsa-Stina Gyllenvåg notes: “In one way, it's quite good... but it's sad for those who have just introduced or are about to.” The company will wait for a new national model.
The Energy Markets Inspectorate has been tasked with developing a new tariff model for nationwide consistency. The decision eases the burden on households, as Jennifer Ehrndal describes: “It's hard not to wash when you need to. It shows in the wallet.”
