Don't miss the rebate: How to know if your industrial company qualifies for energy tax refunds
Manufacturing companies are entitled to significantly reduced energy tax – but many fail to apply. Here's what you can check yourselves before proceeding.
The Rebate You Might Not Have Known Existed
Companies classified as manufacturing industry (NACE codes 05–33) effectively pay only 0.6 öre/kWh in energy tax – instead of 43.9 öre/kWh, which is the standard tax. The difference is applied for retroactively from Skatteverket.
For an industrial company with an annual consumption of 3 GWh, this amounts to over SEK 1.3 million per year.
Checklist: Are You Eligible?
- Does the company have a NACE code within 05–33? Check Bolagsverket's register.
- Is the consumption linked to the actual manufacturing process? Offices, warehouses, and sales are not included.
- Do you have separate metering for the manufacturing portion – or a method to allocate consumption?
- Have you applied for a rebate for the correct period? Applications can be made retroactively for up to 3 years.
Common Pitfalls
- Applying for the entire building's consumption, despite including administration.
- Support processes (ventilation, office lighting) incorrectly included.
- Applications made too late, resulting in lost rebate periods.
- Failure to manage aid according to EU state aid regulations.
Would You Like a Personal Review?
This guide provides free knowledge from Savera and is intended to give you concrete points to check yourselves. We are an independent advisor in business electricity – if you would like us to specifically review your contracts, invoices, or consumption, you are welcome to book a free initial consultation.
Tip: Even if you are already applying today, it is worth reviewing your method. Many underutilise the deduction by 15–30%.