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Electricity demand puts rivers at risk

Rising demand for electricity and its record-high rates this winter are suddenly prompting Norwegian politicians to consider sacrificing even protected rivers and waterfalls for...

SV secured ‘even better’ energy aid

Norway's Labour-led minority government had to give in once again to demands from the Socialist Left Party (SV) on Friday. All three party leaders...

State helps ease electric shocks

The government finally connected over the weekend with Norwegians shocked by their suddenly sky-high electricity bills. Starting next month, the state will provide rebates...

Inflation jumps to new 13-year high

So much for Christmas cheer: Norway's consumer price index (CPI) jumped by 5.1 percent from November last year to November 2021, according to new...

Government vows power bill relief

There's no main emergency switch he can pull, but Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is promising various forms of financial compensation for Norwegians hit...

High electricity rates spark much debate

As if a new Corona chill and suddenly freezing temperatures weren't enough, Norwegians are already reeling from record-high electricity rates as much as four...

Electricity bills likely to keep rising

Last year's historically low electricity bills in Norway are now estimated to rise by as much as NOK 10,000 (USD 1,200) this year. Politicians...

Politicians promise electricity bill relief

Both the new Norwegian government and the opposition in Parliament claim they're ready to help reduce suddenly sky-high electricity bills. As snow started falling...

Electricity rates climbing to new record

Electricity rates in Southern Norway are expected to rise on Monday to their highest level yet this year, according to the electricity trader NordPool....

Energy crisis fuels Norway’s currency

The Norwegian krone has strengthened markedly in recent weeks, as has the country's economy in general. It's a case of the rich getting richer,...
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