Last updated: August 4, 2025
Norway continues to refine its electricity subsidy framework to ensure affordability and predictability for households—especially relevant for those investing in EV charging infrastructure. As of 2025, two distinct programs are in effect: the established Strømstøtte scheme and the newly introduced Norgespris – available as of October 2025. This blog post explores the key modifications and their implications, especially for charge point operators (CPOs) collaborating with Housing Associations.
Strømstøtte: Hourly Support for Volatile Prices
Strømstøtte is Norway’s dynamic electricity subsidy program, introduced to protect consumers from sharp price fluctuations. Since September 1, 2023, the subsidy has been calculated hourly. Compensation is activated whenever the market spot price exceeds 70 øre per kilowatt-hour. In such cases, households receive 90% coverage of the amount above 87.5 øre/kWh, including VAT, for up to 5,000 kWh per month. Consumers will receive support only for the hours when the spot price surpasses this threshold in their price range. Any consumption beyond this threshold is billed at the full market rate. In June 2023, the government further stabilized the scheme by removing seasonal differences in support levels. Strømstøtte is currently prolonged until end of 2025. However, it applies only to primary residences, meaning second homes and EV chargers on separate meters are excluded.
The program also includes specific extensions to the agricultural sector, voluntary organisations, and customers connected via private grid networks. New provisions for businesses allow fixed-price electricity contracts with variable consumption, offering more flexibility to industrial users. A separate application-based support scheme was also launched for households using electricity-powered district heating, making the subsidy system more inclusive.
Norgespris: Fixed Price Model Starting October 2025
In parallel to Strømstøtte, the Norwegian government is launching Norgespris—a fixed-price electricity model designed to give households long-term price predictability. Starting October 1, 2025, eligible households can opt in to pay a rate of 40 øre per kilowatt-hour, excluding VAT, for electricity consumption up to a predefined monthly limit.
For homes, the cap is 5,000 kWh per month. For holiday homes, it is 1,000 kWh per month. Any usage beyond these limits is charged at the current market rate. Unlike Strømstøtte, Norgespris is opt-in, binding through the calendar year, and administered by local grid operators (DSOs). Consumers remain responsible for maintaining an electricity contract with their power supplier, and must still pay additional charges such as VAT, grid tariffs, and environmental levies.
Application in Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums
A key issue for both subsidy schemes is how they apply in borettslag (housing cooperatives) and sameier (condominiums), where EV charging infrastructure is often shared or separately metered.
Under current regulations, Norgespris eligibility is tied to registered residential metering points. This means that if an EV charger is connected to the main residential meter, the household can benefit from the fixed-rate scheme for all consumption, including EV charging—provided it remains within the monthly cap. However, EV chargers on separate meters or shared circuits are not automatically eligible under Norgespris and require case-by-case verification by the local DSO.
Strømstøtte, by contrast, applies only to the electricity consumption in the primary residence. EV chargers, garages, or shared infrastructure typically do not qualify. For this reason, Norgespris may offer a more inclusive pathway for households looking to stabilize charging costs—if technical and legal conditions are met.
Legal and Infrastructure Considerations for EV Charging
Since January 1, 2021, Norwegian law guarantees the right of residents in housing cooperatives and condominiums to install EV chargers, provided they have an associated parking space. Housing boards may only deny requests on objective technical grounds, such as lack of grid capacity or fire safety issues validated by experts. General opposition to electric vehicles or concerns without documentation do not qualify as legal grounds for refusal.
Sector experts recommend that boards take a proactive, collective approach to EV charging infrastructure. This includes assessing total grid capacity, implementing dynamic load management systems, and avoiding fragmented installations. A coordinated plan improves cost efficiency and ensures long-term compatibility.
When costs arise—such as upgrading the main electrical intake, installing conduit to parking spaces, or purchasing and installing chargers—Norwegian housing law allows boards to treat these as common expenses, provided the implementation serves the collective interest and follows legal procedure.
Implications for Charge Point Operators
For CPOs working in the Norwegian residential segment, understanding the differences between Strømstøtte and Norgespris is critical. Access to subsidies will depend on how EV chargers are metered and registered, not simply where they are installed.
Norgespris presents a valuable opportunity—but only if chargers are integrated into eligible residential metering points. Separate meters, even within a cooperative, may fall outside the scope unless specifically recognised by the grid operator. Strømstøtte offers limited benefit for EV charging infrastructure due to its primary-residence-only restriction.
Early engagement with housing boards and grid operators is essential to align metering, subsidy compliance, and infrastructure planning. A subsidy-aligned deployment strategy can significantly improve return on investment while maintaining regulatory compliance.
