Degerfors Energy

What Degerfors Energy does

Degerfors Energi AB is a municipally-owned utility company headquartered at Gjuterigatan 14 in Degerfors, Örebro County, Sweden. It is 100% owned by Degerfors kommun and operates as a subsidiary of Degerforsbolagen, the municipality's commercial holding group. Since 2024 the business has been reorganized into separate legal entities: Degerfors Energi AB, Degerfors Elnät AB, Degerfors Fjärrvärme AB, and Degerfors Stadsnät AB, ringfencing electricity grid, district heating, and fiber network operations. The company serves all properties within the Degerfors network area — approximately 4,500 installations plus fiber coverage extending to ~150 rural properties — with electricity distribution, district heating using local forestry biofuels (GROT), and an open fiber city network. It also operates six public EV charging stations (one fast charger, five destination chargers), supports residential solar micro-production via the SOLEL program, and runs the Ediel standard for energy service company data interchange.

The technical stack centers on regulated grid infrastructure: next-generation Kamstrup smart meters with hourly consumption recording and HAN-ports for home automation integration (rolled out from winter 2021/2022 at 1,500 installations per year); a district heating network interconnected with Karlskoga's network since summer 2024 via a bidirectional pipeline that has reduced CO2 emissions by over 4,000 tons in its first year and increased Karlskoga CHP electricity output by approximately 10%; and an operator-neutral fiber stadsnät managed through Zitius as communications operator with multiple retail service providers (Allente, Bahnhof, Telia, Boxer, Bredband2, etc.). The company is recognized in the Nils Holgersson 2026 report as having the lowest electricity grid fees in Örebro County at 103 öre/kWh versus the 131.7 öre/kWh national average.

Revenue is generated through regulated electricity grid distribution fees (subscription-based fixed annual charges from 2,000 SEK for apartments to 10,000 SEK for high-voltage customers plus variable transmission charges), district heating subscriptions (fixed + variable per kWh), one-time fiber connection fees of 22,900 SEK per installation, and usage-based EV charging fees. Customers are served through direct channels including phone (0586-48532), email, a self-service portal (Mina sidor), and the physical office; there is no enterprise sales motion or marketing-driven acquisition as the business operates within a geographic monopoly. The board has decided to hold grid fees unchanged through 2026, prioritizing customer retention over revenue expansion.

Name

Degerfors Energy

Legal name

Degerfors Energi AB

Website

https://degerforsenergi.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Degerfors Energy is a municipally-owned Swedish utility providing electricity grid distribution, district heating, fiber, and EV charging to properties in Degerfors municipality, Örebro County, with the lowest grid fees in the county.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Distribution (221122), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

DER Program Operations & Customer/Installer Enablement (Applications, Portals, Inspections) (EUADALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

DER & Microgrid Interconnection / Grid Edge Integration Services (EUAEANAF), DERMS Platforms & Utility Integration (ADMS/SCADA Integration, Hosting Capacity) (EUAFAHAF)

Keywords

• Electricity grid distribution
• District heating services
• Fiber network services
• Municipal utility operations
• EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Degerfors

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Grid Distribution Fees: Revenue from electricity grid distribution fees charged to all properties in Degerfors network area. Fees include fixed subscription charges based on fuse size or power capacity, and variable charges based on consumption (kWh).
2. District Heating: Revenue from district heating services delivered to properties in the district heating network. Includes fixed annual fees and variable energy consumption charges.
3. City Fiber Network (Stadsnät): Revenue from fiber network connections to properties. Connection fees for new installations and ongoing network fees, while internet/TV/telephony services are delivered by third-party providers through the open network.
4. EV Charging Stations: Revenue from six public EV charging stations in Degerfors, including one fast charger at Torgkällaren and five destination chargers at various locations including Stora Valla, Stora Halla, train station, Nämndhuset, and office on Gjuterigatan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Degerfors Energy operates the local utility infrastructure for Degerfors municipality in Örebro County, Sweden. It distributes electricity through the local grid, supplies district heating produced from local forestry residues, and operates an open fiber city network for high-speed connectivity. The company also provides public EV charging stations, smart meter rollout with HAN-port integration, and a solar electricity net-metering program for micro-producers. Operations were restructured in 2024 into four legal entities: Degerfors Energi AB, Degerfors Elnät AB, Degerfors Fjärrvärme AB, and Degerfors Stadsnät AB.

Product overview

Degerfors Energy operates as a municipal utility (owned 100% by Degerfors kommun) organized into three core business areas: Elnät (electric grid), Fjärrvärme (district heating), and Stadsnät (city fiber network). Elnät handles electricity transmission and distribution with smart meter infrastructure; Fjärrvärme provides renewable heating from local forestry biofuels connected to Karlskoga's network since 2024; Stadsnät operates an open fiber network with multiple service providers. Supporting services include public EV charging stations, solar electricity (SOLEL) for micro-producers, and HAN-port smart home integration. The company also provides supplementary offerings like beach temperature information for local recreational areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elnät (Electricity Grid Distribution) Electricity transmission and distribution service ensuring reliable 24/7 power delivery to all properties in the Degerfors network area, including network maintenance, investments, and emergency outage response via Degerfors Elnät AB.
• Fjärrvärme (District Heating) Environmentally friendly district heating produced from local forestry residues (GROT), delivered to residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Degerfors and Svartå via Degerfors Fjärrvärme AB, with a bidirectional interconnection to Karlskoga since summer 2024.
• Stadsnät (City Fiber Network) Open (operator-neutral) fiber network providing high-speed broadband infrastructure to properties in Degerfors, allowing customers to choose from multiple ISPs and service providers for internet, TV, and telephony, with daily operations handled by Zitius as communication operator under Degerfors Stadsnät AB.
• Public EV Charging Stations Six public electric vehicle charging stations in Degerfors, including one fast charger at Torgkällaren and five destination chargers at Stora Valla, Stora Halla, the train station, Nämndhuset, and the office at Gjuterigatan. Operated via the ChargeNode platform with app and RFID authentication.
• SOLEL (Solar Electricity / Net Metering) Solar electricity program enabling residential and commercial customers to become micro-producers, offering net metering compensation at 4 öre/kWh and a structured 5-step grid connection process from installation to registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by over 4000 tons per year through district heating network interconnection
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Möckeln EnergicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Joint company with representatives from both Degerfors and Karlskoga municipalities managing the interconnected district heating network. Strategic decisions for joint resource efficiency are made through this entity.
• Karlskoga Energi & MiljöcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024District heating network interconnection established summer 2024 enabling bidirectional energy transfer. The collaboration has exceeded environmental targets with over 4000 tons CO2 reduction in first year (target was 3500 tons). Electricity production at Karlskoga plant increased by 10% since connection.
• ZitiuscoreTechnology or IntegrationZitius serves as the communication operator (kommunikationsoperatör) responsible for the daily operations of the fiber/city network. They manage the active network, fault reporting, and quality assurance through ongoing contact with service providers.
• Degerfors kommuncoreOthersDegerfors Energi AB is 100% owned by Degerfors municipality and is one of the subsidiaries of Degerforsbolagen. The company delivers annual returns to owners equivalent to 7% return on share capital.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tekniska Verken (Linköping): Municipally-owned utility in Linköping offering electricity grid, district heating, fiber and waste-to-energy services. Directly comparable multi-vertical municipal utility model with similar scale ambition.
• Öresundskraft: Municipal energy company in the Helsingborg/Landskrona region offering electricity grid, district heating and broadband. Comparable Swedish municipal utility with similar product mix and regulatory exposure.
• Skellefteå Kraft: Municipal energy company in Skellefteå providing electricity distribution, district heating and broadband. Comparable Swedish municipal utility with similar vertical integration and rural/urban mix.
• Borås Elnät: Municipally-owned electricity grid operator in Borås. Comparable regulated distribution utility under municipal ownership, focused on smart grid and customer-facing digital services.
• Kraftringen: Municipal utility in the Lund/Eslöv/Hässleholm region operating electricity grid, district heating and fiber networks. Comparable multi-vertical municipal utility structure with similar Swedish regulatory context.
• Jönköping Energi: Municipal utility in Jönköping providing electricity distribution, district heating and broadband. Direct Swedish municipal-utility peer with overlapping service portfolio and customer type.
• Mälarenergi: Municipal utility in Västerås providing electricity distribution, district heating and fiber/broadband. Closest scaled Swedish comparator combining regulated grid, heat and open fiber under one municipal ownership model.
• Karlskoga Energi & Miljö: Municipal utility in neighboring Karlskoga providing electricity grid, district heating and related services. Direct peer and strategic partner through the 2024 district heating interconnection and joint entity Möckeln Energi, with very similar service mix and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON Sverige: Large private incumbent operating electricity networks, heat and retail energy across Sweden. Provides broader competitive context for grid fees, heat decarbonization and EV charging versus Degerfors Energi's niche offering.
• Göteborg Energi: Large municipal utility in Gothenburg offering electricity, district heating, gas and fiber. Broader incumbent that overlaps with Degerfors Energi's product lines but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/degerfors-energi-ab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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