Winter electricity tariffs raise peak-hour prices for Danish households
Denmark's grid operators will apply winter tariffs that add a higher charge for electricity used between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., increasing costs for many consumers during the busiest period.
Starting Thursday, Denmark’s electricity distribution companies will introduce winter tariffs that levy an extra net charge for power drawn between 17:00 and 21:00, making that period the costliest for households. N1, owned by Norlys and serving over 800,000 customers, will charge 99 øre per kilowatt-hour during those hours, while the off-peak night rate remains at 11 øre. Lise Bering explained that the tariff is intended to encourage users to move flexible loads, such as electric-car charging or washing machines, to quieter times.
Cerius, which operates east of Storebælt, announced a higher peak rate of 129.75 øre. September’s average wholesale price reached 1.07 kr/kWh east of Storebælt and 1.05 kr/kWh west, driven by low wind and solar generation and high gas prices caused by geopolitical unrest. Despite the rise, the overall bill is not expected to exceed last year’s level because the electricity tax has been reduced to the EU minimum.
