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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

What to consider before signing a contract with an electricity trader?

Consumers are advised to carefully evaluate the terms of contracts and potential risks before signing with electricity traders.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gas instead of brown coal. Poles will pay for the new pillar of energy

Poland plans to transition its energy production from brown coal to gas by developing new gas blocks, which will significantly increase electricity costs for consumers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Tarmo Tamm: In energy, the question is not whether to invest, but how

Tarmo Tamm discusses the critical need for controlled electrical pricing through the development of adjustable energy capacities in Estonia.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. 'The electricity bill should be determined by your usage โ€“ not by chance'

The article discusses the need for a fair pricing model for electricity bills that accurately reflects actual usage rather than unpredictable peak consumption times.

Feb 21 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Arto Living in a Large Detached House Doesn't Believe in Market Electricity - This Is How He Has Kept His Bill Under Control

Arto Martiskainen, living in a large detached house in Lohja, Finland, has managed to keep his electricity bills low by opting for a fixed-rate contract instead of market electricity pricing.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Good news for 200,000 electricity users: prices will start to fall in spring

Electricity prices in Lithuania are expected to decrease by approximately 24% from March, providing significant relief to consumers linked to variable pricing plans.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The new electricity pricing model may lead to more house fires

A new electricity pricing model in Sweden allows households to save money by using electrical appliances at night, but it raises safety concerns, particularly regarding the risk of house fires.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Electricity price rises on Wednesday - check the prices quarter by quarter

Electricity prices in Finland will increase on Wednesday compared to the earlier part of the week, with the highest cost expected mid-morning.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Electricity Price Rises to 400 Euros on Monday Morning

On Monday morning, the average electricity price in Estonia rises to an unprecedented 400 euros per megawatt-hour during peak hours.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

51,000 people demand reasonableness in electricity pricing - perhaps in vain, as Parliament has other urgent matters

A significant number of citizens, approximately 51,000, have submitted initiatives demanding reasonable electricity pricing, but many of these initiatives risk becoming unresolved due to Parliament's busy agenda.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Electricity has significantly increased in Sweden

Electricity prices in Sweden have surged this winter, reaching two-year highs in the northernmost pricing regions due to various factors, including a new electrical connection between Northern Sweden and Finland.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The Defense Forces Do Not Want Wind Power Here

The Finnish Defense Forces oppose offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Finland, citing reasons related to electricity pricing and infrastructure.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The Consumer Council believes 60,000 electricity customers should get back an average of 25,000 kr

The Consumer Council in Norway demands that 60,000 electricity customers receive refunds due to excessive pricing on variable contracts, amounting to a significant financial burden.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The already high price of electricity continues to rise today

Electricity prices in the Nord Pool Estonia pricing area have increased by 1.1% today, reaching โ‚ฌ202.08 per megawatt-hour.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Direct Words from an Expert on Controversial Capacity Fees: Misunderstood

Energy market expert Samuli Honkapuro argues that the new capacity fees, perceived negatively by many, should actually be seen as beneficial for consumers.

Feb 8 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

ELECTRICITY PRICE โŸฉ The electricity exchange price will slightly drop on Sunday, but avoid using electricity during the night

On Sunday, the electricity exchange price in Estonia will decrease to 116.99 euros per megawatt-hour, but will remain high overnight, exceeding 100 euros.

Feb 7 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Citizen Initiative for Reasonable Electricity Transmission Pricing Submitted to Parliament

A citizen initiative aimed at making electricity transmission pricing fair and transparent has been submitted to the Finnish Parliament after gathering the required 50,000 endorsements.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Protergia: Presented the dynamic electricity pricing program for business customers

Protergia has introduced the Dynamic One program aimed at businesses that can schedule their operation to benefit from lower hourly energy prices.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

SMALL RELIEF โŸฉ Electricity market price falls by half on Wednesday

The average electricity price in the Nord Pool Estonia pricing area decreases by 46.3% to โ‚ฌ206.98 per megawatt-hour on Wednesday compared to Tuesday.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Test to see how much it costs to bake sweet bread or use a laptop today - this is how the electricity price spike affects your wallet

The price of electricity peak on Tuesday afternoon is reported to be the highest this winter, reaching up to 77.05 cents per kilowatt-hour, with hourly prices potentially exceeding 80 cents.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government announced rate increases above inflation

The government has decided to increase electricity and gas tariffs monthly, exceeding the inflation rate, amidst efforts to gradually restructure service pricing.

Feb 2 โ€ข 22:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

China has stopped buying power from Russia

China has ceased all electricity imports from Russia starting January 1, 2026, due to uncompetitive pricing compared to domestic rates.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Industry: In energy deadlock after the European Commission's refusal of the Italian pricing model

The article discusses how energy-intensive industries in Greece are facing higher electricity prices compared to those in Italy and Germany, following the European Commission's rejection of the Italian pricing model.

Jan 16 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

The orange electricity tariffs are coming โ€“ What changes and who benefits

Starting in early 2026, a new hourly dynamic pricing model known as 'orange tariffs' will be implemented, where electricity prices will fluctuate based on wholesale market prices and require smart meters.

Jan 15 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Why providers kept electricity prices stable in January

Electricity providers opted to maintain stable pricing for January despite a slight increase in wholesale energy costs in December, signaling stability to consumers and the market.

Jan 2 โ€ข 09:16 UTC

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