Church buildings are among the most energy-intensive properties in Sweden. Large volumes, heavy stone walls, high ceilings and the need for a stable indoor climate for organs, artworks and heritage interiors mean heating and ventilation consume a great deal of electricity – especially during the winter months when prices peak.
Parishes and dioceses differ from most other organisations through their property portfolio: many buildings, uneven usage and strict indoor climate requirements. At the same time the finances are governed by budgets and church fees, which makes predictable electricity costs more important than chasing the lowest possible spot price.
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 churches and parishes, two questions dominate the electricity cost – the right contract and the right energy tax classification. Read our in-depth guides:
For churches and parishes, the electricity contract is about protecting both the budget and the heritage values. The right contract structure and a joint procurement across the whole property portfolio deliver lower costs and the predictability that planning requires.
Knowledge base
Base heating, humidity and heating ahead of services determine a church's electricity cost and peak load. Here is how to reason about it, with regard to cultural heritage and the organ.
Chapels and summer churches cost money even when they stand empty. Here is how to review fuse size, metering points and base heating to lower the fixed fees.
A church's electricity cost is decided in winter. Here is how to choose a contract type for a winter-heavy profile and consolidate procurement for all buildings and bidding zones.
Sveriges största golfanläggning · Tre anläggningar
När Sveriges största golfanläggning såg över sina energikostnader föll valet på Savera. Fokus: trygghet, struktur och att alltid betala rätt pris – varje månad.
Read full case studySaveras sätt att arbeta passar oss perfekt. De har en långsiktig syn på samarbetet och hjälper oss hålla fokus på det vi är bra på – att driva golfverksamhet – medan de tar hand om energifrågorna.
— Tonny Werlemalm, VD/Klubbchef Landeryds Golfklubb