While many Norwegians saw a decline in their power prices in the last month, several factors are keeping costs high for residents in certain regions of Norway.
According to Energy Watch, the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate reported that the fill rate in reservoirs increased in parts of Norway in October due to high inflows. Northern Norway had a record-high 94.6% fill rate, while central Norway was up to 93.7%.
The change in reservoir levels led to a decrease in the average power price in both regions, too. However, that wasn't the case everywhere. According to Energy Watch, low wind power production and high consumption led to the highest hourly prices in southwestern Norway since April.
Back in June, Reuters reported that Norwegian lawmakers passed a law that would introduce subsidized fixed-price power contracts for households. The goal is to reduce high power prices, particularly in southern Norway, which has experienced higher prices since the 2022 European energy crisis.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, there are several factors that influence the price of electricity, including fuel prices, power plant costs, and weather conditions. For example, when droughts occur or wind speeds pick up, reduced electricity generation can lead to increased energy prices.
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