The most common reason for signing a contract with a new electricity supplier in the Nordic countries in 2018 was to save money. Almost half, amounting to a share of 45 percent, signed a contract with a new supplier for the purpose of saving money. 22 percent did so because their previous contract expired.
Why did you sign a new electricity contract?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
To save money
46%
My previous contract expired
22%
To get better terms (other than price)
17%
Change in life situation (moving etc.)
17%
I was approached by a salesperson
16%
I wanted a green contract (electricity from renewable energy sources)
9%
Bad experience with my previous contract
6%
To get a local supplier
5%
Other reasons
4%
Do not know
1%
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Sentio Research Group
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Sentio Research Group
Survey name
Consumer behavior in the Nordic electricity market 2018
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