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Quick answer
Cheapest overall is usually a variable (spot-price) plan with no binding: Vindstød and Andel Energi lead on price, while Norlys is the easiest for beginners. Always check the live price for your address on elpris.dk.
At a glance
| Provider | Type | Monthly fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vindstød | Spot / variable | Low / none | Cheapest + 100% wind |
| Andel Energi | Spot or fixed | ~19 kr | Easy all-rounder |
| Norlys | Spot or fixed | ~29 kr | Beginners, nationwide |
| EWII | Spot or fixed | 0–29 kr | Green, fee-free promos |
| Modstrøm | Spot or fixed | Low | Fully green |
How electricity billing works
You pay two separate companies, and only choose one of them:
- Grid company (netselskab) — fixed by your address, can’t be changed. Owns the cables/meter and charges a transport tariff.
- Trading company (elhandelsselskab) — you freely choose and switch this for free. It sells the actual power. This is the only part you shop for.
You get one combined bill. Switching never interrupts your power — only who bills you changes.
The 2026 change that made power cheaper
Denmark cut the electricity tax to about 0.8 øre/kWh for 2026–2027 (down from 76–95 øre). It used to be the biggest line on the bill; now it’s tiny. The old PSO tariff is gone too. Any guide still quoting a high 2026 tax is out of date.
What it costs in 2026
All-in prices run about 2–4 kr/kWh depending on the hour. Rough monthly cost for a student:
- Single room (~1,000 kWh/yr): ~200 kr/month
- Small flat (~1,500 kWh/yr): ~300 kr/month
- Flat with electric hot water (~2,000 kWh/yr): ~400 kr/month
DK1 vs DK2
DK1 (Jutland + Funen) is usually a bit cheaper than DK2 (Zealand + Copenhagen), thanks to more wind in the west. Set any price app to your zone so the numbers match your bill.
The providers
Vindstød
Often the cheapest on the market — spot price plus a tiny markup, 100% wind by default, little or no monthly fee.
| ✅ Pros | ⚠️ Watch out |
|---|---|
| Usually the lowest price 100% wind power Little or no monthly fee | Spot only — price moves hour to hour Danish-language signup |
Andel Energi
Big, mainstream and easy to use online, with an excellent price app. No binding on its spot products.
| ✅ Pros | ⚠️ Watch out |
|---|---|
| Large, reliable, good app No binding period Simple online signup | Small monthly fee Danish-language signup |
Norlys
Norlys is the largest provider and works everywhere. Rarely the cheapest, but the most beginner-friendly, with both variable and fixed plans and no binding.
| ✅ Pros | ⚠️ Watch out |
|---|---|
| Biggest, works nationwide Beginner-friendly, no binding Can bundle home internet | Rarely the absolute cheapest Danish-language signup |
EWII
EWII focuses on green energy and often waives the monthly fee for the first year. Good app, fair pricing, spot or fixed.
| ✅ Pros | ⚠️ Watch out |
|---|---|
| 100% green energy Promos often waive the fee 12 months Good app | Not always the cheapest Danish-language signup |
Modstrøm
Modstrøm markets itself as the fully green option and has a handy savings calculator to compare against your current deal.
| ✅ Pros | ⚠️ Watch out |
|---|---|
| Fully green focus Savings calculator tool No large monthly fee | Some deals have a 6-month binding Danish-language signup |
Fixed or variable? Binding? How you pay?
- Fixed vs variable — variable (spot) usually wins over a year and lets you save at cheap hours; fixed costs a bit more for predictability.
- Binding — many spot plans have none; fixed deals often lock you in 6–12 months.
- Monthly vs aconto — monthly bills what you actually used; aconto estimates quarterly and settles up later.
How to switch (it’s free)
- Compare your address on elpris.dk — the official, neutral portal.
- Sign up online with your address and name; switching is electronic and never cuts your power.
- Moving in? Sign up at the new address on move-in day so you don’t land on an expensive default supplier.
Student tip: time your usage
On a variable plan, a free spot-price app (Barry, True Energy, or your provider’s) shows the cheapest hours — usually overnight and midday, priciest on weekday evenings 17–20. Run laundry and the dishwasher at cheap hours to save on both power and the evening grid tariff.
FAQ
Do I have to use the provider my apartment came with?
No. The grid company is fixed, but the trading company is your free choice — switch anytime (outside a binding period) for free, with no interruption.
Which is the cheapest provider in 2026?
It changes monthly, but Vindstød and Andel Energi are usually near the top for cheap spot plans. Check your address on elpris.dk rather than trust one claim.
Can I sign up without a CPR number?
Usually yes to start — address and name are the core requirement. Some providers ask for CPR for ID/credit. New arrivals can keep the landlord’s supplier and switch once CPR/MitID are ready.
Is electricity cheaper in Jutland than Copenhagen?
Usually slightly, yes — DK1 (west) tends to beat DK2 (east/Copenhagen) because the west has more wind power.
Is green electricity more expensive?
Not really — Vindstød and Modstrøm sell 100% renewable power at little to no premium.
Last checked: July 2026. Prices, tariffs and offers change often — confirm the final price for your address on elpris.dk before signing up.