What Klepp Energi does

Klepp Energi AS is a 100% municipally-owned Norwegian utility company headquartered in Kleppe, Rogaland, founded in 1918 to electrify the local community and now operating across four integrated infrastructure lines: fiber broadband (delivered through the Altibox partnership as one of 29 Norwegian partners), district heating (powered by methane biogas captured from the Sele waste landfill via a 17km pipeline), EV charging infrastructure (home chargers via Zaptec GO plus public stations), and street lighting maintenance for the municipality. The company employs approximately 30 people including four apprentices and generates roughly 200 million NOK in annual revenue, with all profits either reinvested in service development or distributed as dividends to the sole owner, Klepp kommune.

The business model combines recurring monthly subscriptions (fiber packages from 919 NOK to 2,009 NOK/month bundled with Altibox TV and streaming services; Lade+ subscription at 39 NOK/month) with usage-based revenue (district heating with electricity-spot-price-linked energy charges and seasonal transmission rates; per-kWh EV charging fees) and capital sale financing (Zaptec GO chargers at 469 NOK/month over 36 interest-free months). Customer segments span private individuals (the primary segment), local businesses served by named account managers, housing cooperatives with framework agreements, property developers requiring pre-installation, and the municipality itself for district heating and street lighting. Distribution is purely domestic and confined to Klepp municipality, where Klepp Energi operates as the sole provider of these services.

The underlying technology stack includes dedicated fiber lines delivering symmetrical speeds up to 10,000/10,000 Mbps with 99.99% uptime, a 137-well methane extraction system at the closed Sele landfill feeding the heating network, Zaptec GO 22kW chargers with cloud connectivity and RFID authentication, and the Altibox Hjem app for home network management. Partnerships with Altibox/Lyse (fiber/TV platform), IVAR (landfill gas supply), and Klepp IL (Hjemmelaget technical support service and member kickbacks) form the principal external relationships. Customer acquisition relies on the company's municipal ownership trust signal, local presence, and a website-centric digital storefront rather than paid advertising.

Name

Klepp Energi

Legal name

Klepp Energi AS

Website

https://klepp-energi.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Klepp Energi AS is a 100% municipally-owned Norwegian utility serving Klepp kommune with fiber broadband (Altibox), district heating (from biogas), EV charging, and street lighting. Approximately 30 employees generate ~200M NOK annual revenue across residential, business, and municipal customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Utilities

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Street Lighting & Area Lighting EPC / Maintenance (EUAEACAH)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Fiber broadband services
• District heating systems
• EV charging infrastructure
• Telecommunications services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kleppe

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fiber / Altibox Subscriptions: Recurring monthly subscription revenue from delivering Altibox fiber broadband, TV, and telephone services to approximately 30,000+ residents and businesses across Klepp municipality. Customers pay monthly fees for broadband speeds from 150/150 Mbps up to 1000/1000 Mbps, bundled with TV packages and streaming services. This is the largest revenue stream.
2. District Heating (Fjernvarme): Revenue from supplying heating to approximately 500 customers (residential, municipal buildings, and businesses). Pricing has two components: a variable energy charge linked to electricity spot price, plus a fixed transmission cost per kWh. Municipal buildings including the town hall, schools, and swimming pool are key customers. The energy source is methane gas from the Sele waste depot.
3. EV Charging Services (Lade+ and Ladeboks): Revenue from EV charging services including: monthly subscription to Lade+ (39 NOK/month) providing access to all public chargers plus free fast charging; sale of Zaptec GO home chargers with interest-free repayment over 36 months (469 NOK/month); per-kWh charging fees for public normal (AC) and fast (DC) charging. Charging revenue is consumption-based.
4. Business Fiber and Premium Services: Dedicated fiber connections and bundled services (Bedrift Premium including Cisco Meraki firewall, WiFi access points, guest networks, and DDoS protection) sold to local businesses on monthly subscription contracts. Pricing is customized based on business size and requirements.
5. Hjemmelaget Technical Support Service: A paid technical support service where Klepp IL's e-sports members provide in-home technical assistance for TV and internet issues. Priced at 990 NOK for the first hour, then 490 NOK per started half-hour. This is a small but notable revenue stream leveraging community collaboration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Klepp Energi operates and delivers fiber broadband and IPTV (under the Altibox partner brand), public and home EV charging, biogas-powered district heating (Fjernvarme), and municipal street lighting to households, businesses, housing cooperatives, and the municipality within Klepp, Norway. The company is 100% owned by Klepp municipality and reinvests profits into local infrastructure and community projects.

Product overview

Klepp Energi is a municipally-owned utility company (100% owned by Klepp kommune) that operates a multi-service infrastructure portfolio centered on energy and telecommunications. The core offering combines fiber broadband and TV services delivered through the Altibox partnership (one of 29 Norwegian Altibox partners), district heating powered by biogas from local waste, and EV charging solutions. The product portfolio spans: Altibox Fiber (up to 10,000 Mbps symmetrical broadband with 99.99% uptime) and Altibox TV (streaming and channel bundle with integration for Netflix, Viaplay, HBO Max, Disney+); Ladeboks home charging stations (Zaptec GO, 22kW) and the Lade+ subscription service providing access to public charging network; Fjernvarme district heating serving ~500 customers using methane from landfill gas; and Gatelys street lighting operations. Supplementary services include Hjemmelaget (in-home tech support via Klepp IL e-sports team) and the Altibox Hjem mobile app for network management. The company employs approximately 30 people and generates ~200 million NOK in revenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Altibox: Fiber-based TV, broadband, and telephone services delivered through the Altibox partnership network, which Klepp Energi is one of 29 Norwegian Altibox partners.

Products and services

• Altibox Fiber Broadband Symmetrical fiber broadband delivered under the Altibox brand with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps, 99.99% uptime, dedicated fiber lines, and availability across residential and business customers in Klepp municipality.
• Altibox TV TV and streaming service bundled with Altibox fiber, integrating traditional channels with Netflix, Viaplay, HBO Max, Disney+, 4K quality, Chromecast, recording up to 500 hours, and the Altibox Hjem app for parental controls and multi-device viewing.
• Altibox Bedrift Premium Premium business fiber package with high-speed broadband, Cisco Meraki MX68 firewall, WiFi access point, guest network, DDoS protection, and standard SLA support for local businesses in Klepp.
• Ladeboks (Home EV Charger) Zaptec GO home charging station with 22kW output, installed by Klepp Energi with cabling up to 10m, mounting, testing, and interest-free payment at 469 NOK/month over 36 months; cloud-connected with RFID authentication.
• Public EV Charging Public EV charging stations operated by Klepp Energi at central locations in Klepp municipality, accessible via Lade+ RFID, EasyPark app, or direct bank card on DC fast chargers.
• Fjernvarme (District Heating) District heating service delivering renewable heat to approximately 500 residential, commercial, and municipal buildings in Klepp via a pipe network powered by methane gas from the closed Sele landfill; reduces municipal CO2 emissions by ~10%.
• Hjemmelaget (In-Home Technical Support) Paid in-home technical support service in Klepp where Klepp IL e-sports experts assist customers with TV and internet issues at home, priced at 990 NOK for the first hour and 490 NOK per started half-hour thereafter.
• Gatelys (Street Lighting Operations) Operation and maintenance of street lighting on municipal and county roads in Klepp municipality, including a citizen-facing fault reporting system for non-functioning lights.

Quantifiable outcome

• Municipal CO2 emissions reduced by ~10% through biogas district heating, equivalent to all cars in Klepp municipality
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IVAR (Interkommunalt Vann, Avløp og Renovasjon)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003IVAR manages the Sele waste depot (Sele bossplass) in Stavanger municipality. Klepp Energi has a long-term partnership to utilize methane gas captured from the closed landfill. IVAR invested in extraction wells, gas facilities, and equipment at Sele; Klepp Energi built a 17km gas pipeline from Sele to Kleppe and operates the district heating network that uses the biogas as energy source. This partnership is the foundation of Klepp Energi's renewable district heating system.
• Stavanger Energi (historical partnership)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1993In 1993, Klepp Energi (then Klepp elverk) entered a cooperation agreement with Stavanger Energi along with five other local energy companies. The agreement aimed to coordinate energy purchasing and protect the companies' market positions. The partnership was ultimately superseded as Klepp Energi chose to remain independent and was converted to AS (limited company) form in 1997.
• Altibox (Lyse)coreTechnology or IntegrationKlepp Energi is one of 29 Norwegian Altibox partners, delivering Altibox fiber broadband, TV, and telephone services under a brand partnership with Lyse (the Altibox network operator). The partnership provides Klepp Energi with access to the Altibox product platform, content agreements, and collective purchasing power, while Klepp Energi operates the local fiber network and serves customers.
• Klepp IL (Klepp Idrettslag)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKlepp IL is a local sports club. The partnership includes two elements: (1) A kickback agreement where Klepp Energi customers who are Klepp IL members can contribute 50 NOK/month to the club, and (2) the 'Hjemmelaget' service where Klepp IL's e-sports group members provide in-home technical support for TV and internet issues. The partnership leverages the club's technical talent while supporting local sports.
• Opplæringskontoret for Elektrofag i RogalandminorOthersKlepp Energi has a close partnership with the vocational training office for electrical trades in Rogaland county. The office handles apprenticeship contracts, conducts bi-annual follow-up conversations with apprentices, and ensures Klepp Energi follows the training plan agreed with the county council. This partnership supports Klepp Energi's apprenticeship (lærling) program for telecommunications installers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Telenor: Norwegian national telecom incumbent offering fiber broadband, mobile, and TV services across Norway. While Klepp Energi serves only Klepp municipality, both compete for the same residential and business broadband customers. Comparable as a fiber broadband provider targeting Norwegian households and businesses.
• Telia Norway: Major Norwegian broadband and mobile operator with fiber and TV services. Comparable as a Norwegian broadband provider competing for the same residential and SMB customers that Klepp Energi targets, though Telia operates at national scale versus Klepp's municipal monopoly.
• Hafslund: Largest Norwegian district heating provider and major electricity grid operator in eastern Norway (owned by Oslo municipality). Significantly larger scale than Klepp Energi but operates in the same municipal-utility sector with overlapping services in district heating, electricity distribution, and grid operations.
• Lyse: Owner of the Altibox platform that Klepp Energi partners with. Lyse operates fiber broadband, energy, and telecom services across Rogaland and broader Norway. Larger and broader scope than Klepp Energi, but operates in the same Altibox ecosystem and similar municipal-utility adjacent model.
• BKK: Large Norwegian utility in western Norway providing electricity, fiber broadband, district heating (including large-scale waste-to-energy), and EV charging. Comparable municipal-utility structure with significantly larger scale, but similar multi-service offering across energy, broadband, and e-mobility.

Direct peers

• Agder Energi: Norwegian regional energy company serving Agder county with electricity, fiber broadband (Altibox partner), district heating, and EV charging services. Closely comparable as a multi-service Norwegian municipal-owned utility with a similar product mix and Altibox partnership model.
• Eviny: Norwegian regional utility owned by municipalities in Vestland, providing electricity, fiber broadband (Altibox partner), district heating, and EV charging (Eviny's largest charging network in Norway). Direct comparable as a multi-service municipal utility with bundled energy, broadband, and e-mobility offerings.
• Trøndelag Kraft: Norwegian regional utility in Trøndelag providing electricity, fiber broadband, district heating, and EV charging services. Comparable as a multi-service Norwegian regional utility with similar municipal-adjacent ownership and bundled energy/telecom/e-mobility offerings.
• Å Energi: Norwegian regional utility formed from the merger of Agder Energi and Glitre Energi, serving southern and eastern Norway with electricity, fiber (Altibox partner), district heating, and EV charging. Comparable multi-service regional utility with municipal ownership and bundled service model.
• Skagerak Energi: Norwegian regional utility in Telemark/Vestfold providing electricity, fiber (Altibox partner), district heating, and EV charging. Comparable multi-service municipal utility with similar Altibox partnership and bundled service offerings to municipal customers.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KleppEnergi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/klepp-energi

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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