Electricity is a crucial cost for agriculture and farming. Livestock management, milking, ventilation, heating, cooling, lighting, grain drying, and machinery require large amounts of energy – often with clear variations over the day and year.
Farming operations are characterised by high energy use and distinct seasonal variations. Small differences in price, surcharges, or terms have a major impact on profitability over time.
Savera acts as a strategic energy partner and takes full responsibility for your electricity cost – from contract selection and price hedging to energy tax and ongoing monitoring. We always start with a free analysis that gives you a clear picture of what you pay today and where the savings potential lies.
For agriculture and farming, two questions dominate the electricity cost – the right contract and the right energy tax classification. Read our in-depth guides:
For agriculture and farming, the electricity contract is a direct profitability issue. The right contract provides better control and predictability – while the wrong one can create unnecessary costs in an already strained industry.
Knowledge base
Mark-ups, monthly fees and add-ons rarely show in the quote but add up to thousands of kronor a year. How to read the invoice, what to ask the supplier and what it looks like in your industry.
The contract type determines how much of the swings in electricity prices reach your invoice. How to choose based on load profile, volume, bidding zone and how much risk the business can tolerate.
Automatic renewal, short notice windows, exit fee clauses and default contracts can lock you into the wrong price. How to find the traps and keep track of the dates.
Mjölkproduktion · Skaraborg / Västergötland
För mjölkbonden Claes Jonsson, ordförande för Sveriges Mjölkbönder, har energi gått från att vara en kostnad bland andra till en strategisk fråga som direkt påverkar lönsamheten.
Read full case studyDet handlar inte bara om att jaga lägsta priset, utan om att få struktur och rimlighet i det man betalar. Att veta att man ligger rätt över tid.
— Claes Jonsson, mjölkbonde och ordförande Sveriges Mjölkbönder