Elvia (Electricity distribution / Grid operator)

Overview

Elvia is a Norwegian regional electricity distribution company responsible for operating, maintaining and developing the power grid in Oslo, Innlandet (Innlandet county), Akershus/Viken and Østfold, serving roughly two million people across its network area. (elvia.no)

Origin and formation

Elvia was established on 1 January 2020 following the merger and reorganisation of legacy grid businesses (notably Hafslund Nett and parts of Eidsiva’s grid operations). The new company was created to consolidate regional grid operations and to provide a unified operator for large parts of eastern Norway. (intility.com)

Ownership and corporate structure

Elvia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eidsiva Energi AS (Eidsiva owns 100% of Elvia). Eidsiva Energi’s ownership is shared between major regional owners: Hafslund AS (50%), Innlandet Energi Holding AS (about 49.41%) and the Municipality of Åmot (the small residual stake). This places the ultimate ownership and control of Elvia under Norwegian-headquartered energy groups and municipal stakeholders. (nib.int)

Headquarters and scale

Elvia’s operational headquarters and group functions are based in Norway (Hamar / Oslo-area operations), and the company operates and maintains tens of thousands of kilometres of distribution lines and grid assets across its service area. The company is positioned as Norway’s largest regional grid operator by customer reach. (elvia.no)

Practical summary

• Product/Service: Regional electricity distribution (regulated grid operator). (elvia.no)
• Country of origin and primary operation: Norway. (elvia.no)
• Direct parent / ultimate owner: Eidsiva Energi AS (shareholders: Hafslund AS 50%; Innlandet Energi Holding AS ~49.41%; Municipality of Åmot remainder). (nib.int)

This explanation synthesizes public corporate disclosures and Elvia’s own company materials to describe brand origin, functional role, and ownership as of the latest available corporate reports and authoritative sources.