Elvia – Electricity distribution (grid operator)

Overview

Elvia is Norway’s largest electricity network company and operates the distribution grid that supplies power to over two million people across Oslo, Innlandet, Akershus and Østfold. (elvia.no)

Origin and formation

Elvia was established as a merged network company (combining the legacy grid operations of Hafslund Nett and Eidsiva Nett) and began operating under the Elvia name when the new organization was formed at the start of 2020. The business was set up to consolidate regional grid operations into a single distribution system operator for that part of Eastern Norway. (intility.com)

Ownership and corporate structure

Elvia is wholly owned by Eidsiva Energi AS (the direct parent). Eidsiva Energi itself is majority-controlled via a mix of industrial and municipal owners — notable stakeholders include Hafslund Vekst (around 50%) and Innlandet municipal holding structures (approximately 49.4%). In practice Elvia operates as a subsidiary inside the Eidsiva group, while strategic ownership and oversight flow through Eidsiva’s shareholders. (intility.com)

Headquarters and operations

Elvia maintains offices in both Hamar (Innlandet) and Oslo and runs network operations, maintenance and development for its service area; postal and regional office information is published on the company site. (elvia.no)

Practical takeaway

Elvia should be treated as a Norwegian utility brand (not a manufactured product). For data systems that require an "owner" field, use Eidsiva Energi AS as the direct ultimate owner and note the major shareholders (Hafslund Vekst AS and Innlandet Energi Holding AS) as the controlling stakeholders.