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The Ministry of Energy is responsible for energy and water resources, including electricity supply, petroleum and renewable energy.

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  1. Public consultation

    Norwegian Ministry of Energy proposes permanent regulatory cap on energy charges in grid tariffs for 2027 to mitigate high power prices

    • The Ministry of Energy wants to allow grid companies to cap the electricity price used in energy charges at a minimum of 45 øre/kWh in 2027 to prevent large increases in grid tariffs.
    • The requirement that the energy charge in distribution grids covers at least marginal loss costs is temporarily lifted for 2027 to protect customers from high price swings.
    Consumer protectionEnergyLegislation
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  2. Public consultation

    Energy Ministry proposes extending the 45 øre/kWh price cap in the grid tariff energy charge for 2027 and applying it at all grid levels

    • The Ministry of Energy has sent a rule change out for public comment. It would let grid companies cap the power price used to calculate the energy charge (the part of the grid bill that depends on how much electricity you use) in 2027.
    • The cap is proposed at 45 øre per kilowatt-hour. The ministry says it makes grid bills more predictable, while still rewarding a balance between consumption and production.
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  3. Public consultation

    Ministry proposes keeping district heating price caps and enabling price regulation of local heating

    • The Ministry of Energy wants to change the Energy Act and its regulations on district heating prices. Mostly, the current price ceiling (maximum price) stays.
    • The rules become clearer about who they apply to and how the highest allowed price is worked out.
    Consumer protectionEnergyLegislation
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  4. Public consultation

    Ministry of Energy proposes keeping and clarifying maximum price regulation of district heating

    • The ministry wants to update the rules on district heating prices. They have barely changed since 1987. Customers stay protected from unfair prices, and the industry gets predictable conditions.
    • The main rule stays: there is still a cap on what district heating can cost.
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  5. Press release

    Government proposes NOK 16.4 billion for Norway Price and electricity support in 2027, raising Norway Price to 45 øre

    • The government expects Norway Price and electricity support to cost almost NOK 16.4 billion in 2027.
    • Norway Price is proposed to rise from 40 to 45 øre per kWh excluding VAT. That is more than normal inflation, because power prices are higher than expected in January 2025.
    Consumer protectionEnergyHousing politics
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  6. Press release

    Petroleum sector expected to give the state NOK 568 billion in 2027 after record-high production in 2026

    • The state is expected to earn about NOK 671 billion net from oil and gas in 2026, and about NOK 568 billion in 2027.
    • Energy Minister Terje Aasland says NOK 568 billion is more than all income and wealth tax in the 2026 budget.
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  7. News article

    State swaps its way to 5% more of Polarled and will own the entire pipeline

    • The Ministry of Energy, acting for the state, has agreed that the state will take over M Vest Energy AS's 5% share of Polarled. M Vest gets 3.6% of the Draugen field in return.
    • The deal can only go ahead if agreed conditions are met, including approvals from authorities and third parties. Parts of it also need the Storting (parliament) to agree.
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  8. News article

    Norway launches €160 million+ EEA green transition programme in Poland, with a focus on CO₂ management

    • Norway is giving Poland more than €160 million through EEA funds to expand renewable energy, cut energy waste and capture CO₂.
    • Poland receives a total of €924.9 million in EEA funds in the coming period – more than any other country.
    ClimateEnergyEØS
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  9. News article

    Norwegian government launches six concrete measures to reduce conflict between reindeer herding and farming in Nord-Østerdalen, while Fosen supplementary grazing area process continues

    • The Norwegian government is taking six concrete steps to ease the conflict between reindeer herders and farmers in Nord-Østerdalen, following a committee report from June 2026.
    • Step 1: A written guidance document will spell out clearly what the regional government authority (County Governor) can do when reindeer graze outside the designated Sami reindeer herding area.
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  10. News article

    Norwegian State Secretary Grindaker attended EU informal energy ministers' meeting in Dublin

    • State Secretary Marte Haabeth Grindaker met EU energy ministers in Dublin on 28–29 September 2026, during Ireland's turn to lead the EU Council.
    • The ministers discussed energy prices, how to protect consumers from high bills, new energy technology, and secure energy supplies.
    EnergyEØSEU
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