Energy
All the latest news and important information on energy matters in Denmark that impact you including gas and electricity prices and the move towards renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind farms.
Danish People's Party proposes slashing petrol and diesel prices
The Danish People's Party wants to make it cheaper for people in Denmark to buy petrol and diesel by using money allocated to climate projects.
European drivers choke on rising diesel prices
The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.
What are European countries doing to keep fuel costs down?
War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.
EU countries urged to lower energy taxes to reduce consumer bills
EU's energy chief Dan Jorgensen called on member states to help consumers and businesses by lowering taxes on energy where possible, as war in the Middle East saw oil and gas prices surge.
'Serious threat' to Nordic energy infrastructure reported in Sweden
A serious threat was on Thursday directed at energy infrastructure in all Nordic countries, according to Swedish media reports. Sweden's national defence agency has since said that there is no specific present threat to the country's energy infrastructure.
Danish watchdog to investigate electricity price spike
A dramatic spike in the price of electricity in eastern Denmark on Tuesday is set to be scrutinised by an official oversight body.
Danish electricity price soars: How you can keep costs down
The unit cost of electricity for Danish customers on Tuesday could be more than ten times higher than last year’s average price.
How the harsh Danish winter can save money on your energy bill
Denmark is currently experiencing exceptionally windy and cold conditions, but the blustery weather might bring you a windfall.
France, Germany and Nordic countries back North Sea wind power at summit
Nine European nations including France, Germany, Denmark, Norway and the UK vowed on Monday to build up North Sea offshore wind power with the aim of boosting climate-friendly energy while reducing dependence on foreign powers.
Denmark mulls end of 1985 nuclear power ban
Denmark is considering building small modular nuclear reactors to meet its energy needs, the climate and energy ministry said Thursday, which would bring an end to its 1985 ban on nuclear power.
Denmark inaugurates rare low-carbon hydrogen plant
Denmark inaugurated one of Europe's few low-carbon hydrogen plants on Monday, a sector touted as a key to cleaner energy but plagued with challenges.
'No sign of sabotage' in Aarhus power outage
The local energy supplier in Aarhus said on Thursday there were no indications of sabotage after 48,000 homes were hit by a power outage.
When should I turn on my heating in Denmark this year?
Although it doesn't look like energy costs in Denmark will reach the sky-high levels they did in previous winters, you may still be wondering what time you should start heating your home this year. Here's what to bear in mind.
How much will you save on your Danish electricity bill in 2026?
Denmark’s government has said it will reduce electricity tax to almost nothing in 2026 and 2027, but how much will this affect the price paid by consumers?
Power outage in Copenhagen affects thousands and causes traffic disruption
A major power outage on Monday affected large areas of Copenhagen including central and outlying municipalities.
Danish government set to cut tax on electricity
Electricity customers in Denmark are likely to see their bills reduced for the next two years after the government said it will reduce electricity tax to almost nothing in 2026 and 2027.
Danish heating company ordered to refund millions to customers
A district heating company in northern Zealand has been ordered to return over 70 million kroner in charges to customers.
Denmark’s wet July made electricity cost more
The average price of electricity rose in Denmark last month for the first time since February, as a spell of sunny weather was replaced by rain.
How tracking electricity prices in Denmark is set to change
Electricity prices in Denmark could change up to 96 times per day from October onwards.
Denmark earmarks 55.2 billion in aid for offshore wind farms
Seeking to boost flagging investment in offshore wind power, Denmark’s government has announced aid of up to 55.2 billion kroner with a new call for tenders.
Denmark to consider lift on 40-year nuclear power ban
Denmark’s government is to launch an investigation into the factors involved in a potential end to the country’s 40-year-old ban on nuclear power.
Danish firm Ørsted halts huge UK offshore wind farm project
Danish renewables firm Ørsted said on Wednesday it was shelving plans to build a massive wind farm off the UK coast due to rising costs, dealing a setback to Britain's clean energy goals.
Minister urges Denmark to ensure crisis prepping after Spain and Portugal blackout
Denmark’s minister for national security and disaster contingency, Torsten Schack Pedersen, has urged the general public to follow last year’s guidelines for crisis prepping, saying the scenes earlier this week during nationwide blackouts in Spain and Portugal demonstrate its importance.