Is there help with energy costs in Norway?

The short answer

Many countries have a social tariff, a discount or an allowance for people on a low income, and free advice on saving energy.

📜 The rules in Norway

Help if money is tight

There is no income-based social tariff. Households without Norgespris get strømstøtte automatically: 90% of the hourly spot price above 77 øre/kWh (2026), up to 5,000 kWh/month. People in hardship can ask NAV for social assistance.

Strømstøtte (universal, not income-based) 🔗 nve.no

Official source: nve.no · Checked 2026-09-27

Free energy advice

Enova, a state agency, gives grants to homeowners who improve energy use at home. Apply before you start the work.

Enova 🔗 enova.no

Regulated price

Optional state fixed price: 50 øre/kWh incl. VAT (40 øre without VAT) until 31 Dec 2026, up to 5,000 kWh/month at home. Order at minside.elhub.no; binding after 14 days. The 2027 price is set in the state budget; re-order or you return to strømstøtte.

Norgespris 🔗 nve.no

Official source: regjeringen.no · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

See what existsThe schemes in Norway are listed below, with who qualifies.
Check if it is automaticSome discounts are applied automatically. For others you have to apply.
Get free adviceFree energy or debt advice can help you lower your bills and deal with arrears.
Talk to your supplierAsk about a cheaper tariff or a payment plan, and register as a vulnerable customer if that applies.

📇 Who to contact

EnovaFree advice on energy costs and saving energyWhen bills are too high or you are behind on payments🔗 www.enova.no/privat

Reguleringsmyndigheten for energi (RME), part of NVESupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 22 95 90 00 🔗 www.nve.no/reguleringsmyndigheten

❓ Questions

Do I have to apply?

It depends on the scheme. The details for Norway are on this page.

Who gets the discount if I rent?

Usually the person named on the energy contract.

Is there help for heating oil or wood?

Some countries have separate heating allowances. Ask the social services of your municipality.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

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