What Bodø Energi does

Bodø Energi AS is a Norwegian municipal energy utility wholly owned by Bodø kommune (Bodø Municipality), operating continuously since 1909 when it electrified the city from the Breivafossen minikraftverk. The group is structured as a holding company with six operating entities: Bodø Energi Kraftsalg (electricity retail, EV chargers, solar, smart-home and heat-pump solutions), Bodø Energi Varme (district heating), Ekvaly Elsikkerhet (51%, electrical safety and inspections with Troms Kraft AS), Frost Kraftentreprenør (51%, power contracting and fiber), Fjuel Bodø (51%, port energy services with Bodø Havn), and PWR UP (51%, ultra-fast charging network with Coop Nordland). Its core technology stack combines Nord Pool Spot-based electricity pricing with Zaptec EV-charging hardware (Go, Go 2, Pro) featuring patented dynamic phase balancing, Eco Mode price-scheduling, MID-certified metering, solar-optimized charging, and V2G readiness, all integrated through a first-in-Norway single-invoice billing model managed via the Charge365 portal.

Bodø Energi serves a primarily residential customer base in Nord-Norge (NO4 price area), where customers benefit from VAT exemption, alongside business and housing-cooperative segments. Go-to-market is hybrid: product-led self-service ordering via website and mobile app, event- and community-driven sponsorship marketing (a 20+ year partnership with FK Bodø/Glimt, plus handball, boxing, and Bodø Energi Gaven community grants), and channel partnerships with property managers (notably Solibo, covering 18,000+ homes) and corporate employers (Avtalespot employee-benefit contracts). Revenue is generated through multiple streams: subscription-based retail electricity (Spotpris, Innkjøpspris, Fastpris 1- and 3-year, Plusskunde, Glimt-strøm, Solibo Spot, Kraft 24/7/365, Avtalespot), hardware sales and installment financing of Zaptec chargers, district-heating subscriptions, professional-services fees for safety inspections and power contracting, and usage-based fees from port energy and the 18-station PWR UP fast-charging network. The customer base spans consumers, SMBs, housing cooperatives, public institutions (e.g., Bodø videregående skole), and maritime/logistics operators (ASKO Maritime via the Nord-Norgelinjen Enova-supported corridor).

Name

Bodø Energi

Legal name

Bodø Energi AS

Website

https://bodoenergi.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bodø Energi is a Norwegian municipal energy utility, wholly owned by Bodø kommune since 1909, delivering electricity supply, EV charging, district heating, electrical safety, power contracting, and port energy services to residential, business, and housing-cooperative customers across Nord-Norge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Electricity Utility

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI), EV Charger Smart Load Integration with HVAC/Electrical Systems (HSAOANAK), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• Retail electricity supply
• EV charging solutions
• District heating services
• Energy utility services
• Municipal power company

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodø

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Electricity Sales: Monthly electricity supply contracts to residential and business customers across Norway. Revenue from spot price contracts, fixed-price contracts, and purchase price contracts with monthly fees and per-kWh charges. Nord Pool Spot pricing with markups. Key revenue stream serving customers in Nord-Norge (NO4) region with VAT exemption.
2. EV Charging Equipment Sales & Installation: Sale and installation of Zaptec Go, Zaptec Go 2, and Zaptec Pro EV chargers for residential, housing cooperatives, and businesses. Includes bundled installation services, financing options over 3-5 years, and integrated billing with electricity for existing customers. Products priced from 16,490-23,490 NOK with installation packages.
3. District Heating (Bodø Energi Varme): Production and distribution of district heating to customers in Bodø including housing cooperatives, hotels, hospitals, detached houses, and office buildings. Revenue from heating services as a subsidiary.
4. Electrical Safety Services (Ekvaly): Inspection and control of electrical installations, electrical safety services including market control, audits, fire investigation, and training. 51% owned subsidiary with Troms Kraft AS (49%).
5. Power Contractor Services (Frost Kraftentreprenør): Power contractor services including construction, operation, maintenance and emergency response for electrical infrastructure and fiber. North Norway's largest total contractor in power contractor services. 51% owned.
6. Port Energy Services (Fjuel Bodø): Delivery, transfer, and distribution of energy to ships, boats, and other customers at Bodø Port. 51% owned with Bodø Havn (49%). Received 13.12M NOK Enova support for Nord-Norgelinjen charging infrastructure.
7. Fast Charging Network (PWR UP): Build and operate ultra-fast chargers for cars and heavy transport in Nordland. 18 charging stations operating with Coop Nordland. 51% owned joint venture.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bodø Energi supplies electricity to residential and business customers across Norway through multiple contract types (spot, fixed, purchase price, prosumer) priced off the Nord Pool Spot exchange, with VAT-exempt pricing in Nord-Norge. The company sells and installs EV charging equipment (Zaptec Go, Zaptec Go 2, Zaptec Pro) for homes, housing cooperatives, and businesses, with charging costs billed on the same invoice as electricity. It also delivers district heating, heat pumps, construction power, and operates an 18-station ultra-fast charging network across Nordland through its PWR UP joint venture.

Product overview

Bodø Energi is a Norwegian energy utility (wholly owned by Bodø municipality since 1909) offering a portfolio of electricity supply contracts, EV charging solutions, heating products, and digital services. Its electricity contracts span standard consumer offerings (Spotpris, Innkjøpspris, Glimt-Strøm #ActionNow, Fastpris 1 år, Fastpris 3 år, Plusskunde) and membership/specialized contracts (Avtalespot, Kraft 24/7/365, Solibo Spot, Solibo Innkjøpspris). EV charging is centered on Zaptec products (Zaptec Go 2, Zaptec Go home chargers, Zaptec Pro for apartment buildings, and business charging solutions), supported by a proprietary billing integration (Betalingsløsning Fellesanlegg) and the Charge365 customer portal. Heating offerings include heat pumps (Varmepumper), construction electricity (Byggestrøm), and district heating via the subsidiary Bodø Energi Varme. A mobile app provides consumption tracking and local customer benefits. The subsidiary PWR UP (jointly with Coop Nordland) operates a network of 18 fast-charging stations across Nordland for cars and heavy transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bodø Energi Kraftsalg: Wholly-owned subsidiary focused on electricity sales to households and businesses, also offering EV chargers, solar panels, and smart home solutions.
• Bodø Energi Varme
• Bodø Energi Gaven
• Glimt-strøm #ActionNow

Products and services

• Spotpris Hourly spot-priced electricity contract tied to Nord Pool power exchange rates for residential and business customers. Markup of 5.9 øre/kWh in Nord-Norge (7.38 øre/kWh incl. VAT outside Nord-Norge) plus a 49 kr/month fixed fee in Nord-Norge (61.25 kr incl. VAT outside). No binding period.
• Innkjøpspris Electricity contract where customers pay the company's actual procurement price with a monthly settlement. Markup of 4.9 øre/kWh in Nord-Norge (6.125 øre/kWh incl. VAT outside) plus a 49 kr/month fixed fee. Historical trading costs have ranged 0.6–2.5 øre/kWh. No binding.
• Glimt-Strøm #ActionNow Electricity contract for FK Bodø/Glimt football fans following the Innkjøpspris model with 4.9 øre/kWh markup plus 10 kr/month donated to Glimtvis (Bodø/Glimt's community project for inclusion and belonging). Includes prizes such as season tickets, signed jerseys, and sports bar experiences.
• Fastpris 1 år Fixed-price electricity contract at 44.2 øre/kWh for 1 year, available only in Nord-Norge (VAT-exempt). Includes a 49 kr/month fixed fee and a 500 kr early-termination fee. Auto-transfers to Spotpris after term.
• Fastpris 3 år Fixed-price electricity contract at 44.0 øre/kWh for 3 years, available only in Nord-Norge (VAT-exempt). Includes a 49 kr/month fixed fee, 500 kr early-termination fee plus contract remainder valuation. Auto-transfers to Spotpris after term.
• Plusskunde Electricity contract for self-producing customers (e.g., solar panel owners). Uses spot pricing with a 6.9 øre/kWh markup (Nord-Norge) and purchases surplus electricity at spot + 2 øre/kWh. 49 kr/month fixed fee in Nord-Norge. Requires automatic electricity meter.
• Bodø Energi Varme (District Heating) Production and distribution of district heating to customers throughout Bodø, including residential complexes, hotels, hospitals, detached houses, and office buildings. Operated through wholly-owned subsidiary Bodø Energi Varme AS. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
• Varmepumper (Heat Pumps) Heat pump products and installation services for residential customers seeking home heating solutions complementary to district heating and direct electric heating.
• Byggestrøm (Construction Power) Temporary construction-site electricity services for both residential and business customers during building projects. Available via self-service ordering on the website.
• Zaptec Go Home EV Charger Norwegian-made home EV charger, NAF test winner in 2022 and called the safest EV charger on the market. Features Eco Mode for automatic charging when electricity prices are lowest, WiFi/4G connectivity, and automatic software updates. Priced at 16,990 kr for strømkunder (17,990 kr for non-customers) with installation included; 3-year or 5-year installment plans available.
• Zaptec Go 2 Home EV Charger Next-generation home EV charger with MID-certified energy metering, built-in display for real-time consumption, solar-optimized charging, automatic 1-/3-phase switching, and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) preparation. Priced at 19,990 kr for strømkunder (20,990 kr for non-customers); 36/60-month installment plans available. Launched 2025.
• Zaptec Pro (Housing Cooperative Charger) Smart charging system for apartment buildings and cooperatives with patented dynamic phase balancing distributing available power up to 66% more efficiently than standard systems. Max charging speed of 22 kW. Priced at 23,490 kr for strømkunder including installation; 3-year installment at 699 kr/month, 5-year at 449 kr/month. Free administration system included.
• Ladeløsninger Bedrift (Business EV Charging) EV charging solutions for businesses including charging courtyards, leasing agreements, and free administration systems. Includes smart load balancing up to 60% more efficient than traditional systems, scalable charging networks, and optional payment solutions.
• Betalingsløsning Fellesanlegg (Shared EV Charging Payment Solution) Payment solution for shared EV charging facilities in apartment buildings and cooperatives. Each resident pays only for their own consumption, invoiced on their electricity bill for Bodø Energi customers. Eliminates manual settlement for housing boards and reduces communal electricity costs. First-in-Norway integrated billing feature.
• Bodø Energi App Mobile app (iOS/Android) providing full overview of daily, monthly, and yearly electricity consumption in both NOK and kWh, local customer benefits, Bodø/Glimt ticket competitions, and Zaptec charging management. Launched 2025.
• Solibo Spot (Housing Cooperative Membership Contract) Hourly spot-priced electricity contract for residents of housing cooperatives managed by Solibo. Markup of 2.5 øre/kWh incl. elsertifikat and fixed monthly fee of 25 kr in Nord-Norge (31.25 kr incl. VAT outside). Launched as part of the 2024 Solibo strategic partnership.
• Solibo Innkjøpspris (Housing Cooperative Purchase-Price Contract) Purchase-price electricity contract for residents of housing cooperatives managed by Solibo. Markup of 2.5 øre/kWh incl. elsertifikat and fixed monthly fee of 25 kr in Nord-Norge. Launched as part of the 2024 Solibo partnership.
• Kraft 24/7/365 (Culture/Sports/Volunteer Sector Contract) Hourly spot-priced electricity contract for individuals in the culture, sports, and voluntary sector with a Bodø Energi partnership agreement. Markup of 3.1 øre/kWh incl. elsertifikat and fixed monthly fee of 36.50 kr in Nord-Norge. No binding period.
• Avtalespot (Corporate Employee Benefit Contract) Hourly spot-priced electricity contract for employees of companies with a Bodø Energi business agreement. Markup of 3 øre/kWh incl. elsertifikat and fixed monthly fee of 30 kr in Nord-Norge (37.50 kr incl. VAT outside). Sold exclusively through internal corporate channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Norway's most reliable electricity supplier 2025 (EPSI survey)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• SolibocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership with Norway's 6th largest property manager (Solibo, managing 18,000+ homes) to offer favorable electricity prices and services to housing cooperatives. Includes comprehensive services for installation, design, and operation of EV charging facilities, discounted installation prices, and financing solutions for housing cooperatives.
• FK Bodø/GlimtcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Over 20-year sponsorship partnership extended for 2 more years. Includes Glimt-strøm product (10 NOK/month to Glimtvis community project), Action Now initiative for sustainability, match-day experiences, andBodø/Glimt merchandise marketing. New agreement starts 2026 season.
• ZapteccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Technology partnership for EV charging solutions. Offering Zaptec Go, Zaptec Go 2, and Zaptec Pro chargers with installation services, smart charging features (Eco Mode, dynamic phase balancing), and integrated billing. Norwegian-made products with strong safety credentials and NAF test winner.
• GreenHstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to utilize excess energy from planned hydrogen plant at Langstranda. First of its kind in hydrogen production, setting standards for the industry. Bodø Energi Varme and GreenH collaborating on utilizing surplus energy from hydrogen production.
• Bodø HåndballklubbminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Sports sponsorship partnership supporting local handball club. Part of broader community support program including Bodø Bokseklubb and other local sports organizations.
• Bodø BokseklubbminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Sports sponsorship partnership supporting local boxing club. Part of broader community support program including Bodø Håndballklubb and other local sports organizations.
• Coop NordlandstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202449% ownership stake in PWR UP joint venture (Bodø Energi 51%) for building and operating ultra-fast chargers for cars and heavy transport. 18 charging stations operating on Coop Nordland properties across Nordland county.
• Bodø HavnstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202449% ownership stake in Fjuel Bodø (Bodø Energi 51%) for delivering, transferring, and distributing energy to ships and boats at Bodø Port. Received 13.12M NOK Enova support for Nord-Norgelinjen charging infrastructure.
• Troms Kraft ASstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202449% ownership stake in Ekvaly Elsikkerhet (Bodø Energi 51%) for electrical safety inspections, market control, audits, fire investigation, and training services.
• Arva (Nettleverandør)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Local grid operator (Arva Nordland) for Bodø area. Electricity network services for customers. Grid-related services integrated into Bodø Energi's customer offerings including network fee billing.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lyse Energi: Regional Norwegian energy group with electricity retail, telecom, and EV charging (Ladeklar). Comparable diversified utility model with retail customer focus and EV charging ambition, though operating in Southwestern Norway.
• Å Energi: Recent merger of Agder Energi and Glitre Energi forming one of Norway's largest regional utilities. Comparable municipal-ownership structure, electricity retail scale, and growing EV charging footprint — represents a 'super-regional' model that could pressure smaller players.
• Troms Kraft: Municipal utility in Troms, Northern Norway with electricity retail, district heating, fiber, and EV charging. Closest geographic and structural peer to Bodø Energi — co-owns Ekvaly Elsikkerhet at 49% and faces identical Nord-Norge market dynamics.
• Agder Energi: Regional utility in Southern Norway with electricity generation, distribution, retail, and EV charging services. Comparable mix of regulated and competitive energy businesses plus e-mobility expansion.
• Glitre Energi: Regional Norwegian utility with retail electricity, district heating, and EV charging solutions. Comparable municipal-ownership DNA and focus on consumer energy products plus e-mobility.
• Skagerak Energi: Regional Norwegian utility group with electricity production, distribution, retail, and EV charging (including Skagerak Energi charging network). Closely comparable diversified energy model with consumer-facing products.
• Eidsiva Energi: Inland Norway regional energy group with electricity retail, district heating, fiber, and EV charging. Similar diversified utility profile with strong local-government ownership ties.

Broad incumbents

• Hafslund: Norway's largest district heating provider and major power grid owner (Hafslund Eco). Larger, more diversified incumbent with overlapping capabilities in district heating and electricity services — potential competitive threat to Bodø Energi Varme.
• Statkraft: State-owned Norwegian power generator and major European renewables player. Overlaps with Bodø Energi in electricity retail and increasingly in EV charging flexibility services — a much larger potential competitor and partner.

Regional players

• TrønderEnergi: Central Norway regional utility with electricity, district heating, and grid operations. Similar municipal-ownership heritage and integrated energy services model, though primarily serving Trøndelag rather than Nordland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bodoenergi
• Facebookfacebook.com/bodoenergi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bodoenergi
• Instagraminstagram.com/bodoenergi

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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