Choose renewable electricity
June 2026
Producing electricity and heat accounts for roughly 30% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. By switching to a green electricity contract you can cut the climate footprint of your power use by more than 90% - and it doesn't have to cost more than your current contract.
Switch to a green electricity contract
Today, producing electricity and heat accounts for roughly 30% of the world's total greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). By switching to a green electricity contract you can cut your climate footprint significantly and help build a sustainable future.
Sweden is in a unique position
In Sweden this share is considerably lower, thanks to a long history of industrial power supply based on hydropower and nuclear power rather than coal. As a result, Sweden has for many years had electricity production with very low emissions, which sets us apart from many other industrialised countries that rely on fossil fuels like coal.
The rapid shift to renewable energy
Recent years of investment in solar and wind power have paid off and put Sweden well on the way to almost climate-neutral electricity production. According to the Swedish Energy Agency, wind power accounted for around 21% of Sweden's total electricity production in 2023. This is strong evidence of the progress being made in renewable energy.
But we still have some way to go
Even though Sweden has made great strides with renewable energy, we still face challenges. In recent years, periods of low water levels in our hydropower plants, such as in 2020 and 2021, have led to increased imports of electricity from countries that use fossil fuels like coal. This highlights how vulnerable our system is when the weather doesn't behave as expected. On top of that, 2022 showed how high energy prices and a shortage of renewable electricity in Europe can affect Sweden negatively. To secure stable and climate-friendly electricity production, especially as road transport becomes increasingly electrified and demand for energy grows, the rollout of renewable energy sources needs to accelerate.
This is where you come in!
The quickest and easiest way to help build a greener future and reduce the climate footprint of your power use is to switch to a green electricity contract. By choosing climate-friendly electricity with a guarantee of origin, you can cut your climate footprint by more than 90%, compared with an ordinary electricity contract based on fossil fuels.
It doesn't have to cost more than your current electricity contract
And best of all: it doesn't have to cost more! By using comparison services like elskling.se you can quickly and easily get quotes from several electricity suppliers offering green electricity for your home. These contracts are often competitively priced, or even cheaper than your current electricity contract.
So why wait? Switch to a green electricity contract today and help build a sustainable future for both you and the planet. It's a simple change that can make a big difference - for your electricity bill and for the climate.
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Choose renewable electricity
Producing electricity and heat accounts for roughly 30% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. By switching to a green electricity contract you can cut the climate footprint of your power use by more than 90% - and it doesn't have to cost more than your current contract.