⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Kriens CH ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Kriens, served from the CH bidding zone.
Households in Kriens see wholesale prices set by Nord Pool / EPEX for the CH bidding zone. The 30-day rolling average sits at € 0.1492 /kWh — your retail bill adds taxes and grid fees on top.
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Today's average
0.205 CHF€ 0.2180 /kWh
▲ 44% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (14:00)
0.160 CHF€ 0.1700 /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
0.283 CHF€ 0.3007 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Kriens
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.205 CHF€ 0.2180 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.142 CHF€ 0.1511 /kWh | ▼ 31% |
| Last 7 days | 0.160 CHF€ 0.1697 /kWh | ▼ 22% |
| Last 30 days | 0.140 CHF€ 0.1492 /kWh | ▼ 32% |
| Current month | 0.155 CHF€ 0.1646 /kWh | ▼ 25% |
| Previous month | 0.131 CHF€ 0.1396 /kWh | ▼ 36% |
| Same month last year | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0965 /kWh | ▼ 56% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 85.45 CHF / month (1,025.37 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Kriens
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 174.38 CHF€ 185.41 | 0.174 CHF€ 0.1854 |
| 03:00 | 173.59 CHF€ 184.57 | 0.174 CHF€ 0.1846 |
| 04:00 | 173.16 CHF€ 184.11 | 0.173 CHF€ 0.1841 |
| 05:00 | 185.69 CHF€ 197.44 | 0.186 CHF€ 0.1974 |
| 06:00 | 221.05 CHF€ 235.03 | 0.221 CHF€ 0.2350 |
| 07:00 | 244.10 CHF€ 259.54 | 0.244 CHF€ 0.2595 |
| 08:00 | 246.25 CHF€ 261.83 | 0.246 CHF€ 0.2618 |
| 09:00 | 224.69 CHF€ 238.90 | 0.225 CHF€ 0.2389 |
| 10:00 | 197.87 CHF€ 210.39 | 0.198 CHF€ 0.2104 |
| 11:00 | 188.02 CHF€ 199.91 | 0.188 CHF€ 0.1999 |
| 12:00 | 174.09 CHF€ 185.10 | 0.174 CHF€ 0.1851 |
| 13:00 | 159.89 CHF€ 170.00 | 0.160 CHF€ 0.1700 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 159.86 CHF€ 169.97 | 0.160 CHF€ 0.1700 |
| 15:00 | 169.29 CHF€ 180.00 | 0.169 CHF€ 0.1800 |
| 16:00 | 187.22 CHF€ 199.06 | 0.187 CHF€ 0.1991 |
| 17:00 | 204.97 CHF€ 217.94 | 0.205 CHF€ 0.2179 |
| 18:00 | 242.38 CHF€ 257.71 | 0.242 CHF€ 0.2577 |
| 19:00 | 282.15 CHF€ 300.00 | 0.282 CHF€ 0.3000 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 282.84 CHF€ 300.73 | 0.283 CHF€ 0.3007 |
| 21:00 | 252.99 CHF€ 269.00 | 0.253 CHF€ 0.2690 |
| 22:00 | 219.93 CHF€ 233.84 | 0.220 CHF€ 0.2338 |
| 23:00 | 197.51 CHF€ 210.00 | 0.198 CHF€ 0.2100 |
What things cost today — Kriens
Range = cost at today's cheapest hour vs most expensive. Average = today's mean. cheapest-hour scheduling targets the cheap end.
| Activity | kWh | Cheapest hour | Average | Peak hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚿 Take a 10-min shower | 6 | 0.96 CHF€ 1.02 | 1.23 CHF€ 1.31 | 1.70 CHF€ 1.80 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 1.20 CHF€ 1.27 | 1.54 CHF€ 1.64 | 2.12 CHF€ 2.26 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.03 | 0.03 CHF€ 0.04 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 7.19 CHF€ 7.65 | 9.23 CHF€ 9.81 | 12.73 CHF€ 13.53 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.13 CHF€ 0.14 | 0.16 CHF€ 0.17 | 0.23 CHF€ 0.24 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.22 CHF€ 0.24 | 0.29 CHF€ 0.31 | 0.40 CHF€ 0.42 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.05 CHF€ 0.06 | 0.07 CHF€ 0.07 | 0.09 CHF€ 0.10 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.05 CHF€ 0.06 | 0.07 CHF€ 0.07 | 0.09 CHF€ 0.10 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.10 CHF€ 0.10 | 0.12 CHF€ 0.13 | 0.17 CHF€ 0.18 |
Last 31 days — Kriens
12-month price history — Kriens
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 0.155 CHF€ 0.1646 /kWh | 154.81 CHF€ 164.60 |
| 2026-08 | 0.131 CHF€ 0.1396 /kWh | 131.32 CHF€ 139.63 |
| 2026-07 | 0.110 CHF€ 0.1166 /kWh | 109.69 CHF€ 116.63 |
| 2026-06 | 0.095 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | 94.85 CHF€ 100.85 |
| 2026-05 | 0.093 CHF€ 0.0991 /kWh | 93.24 CHF€ 99.14 |
| 2026-04 | 0.080 CHF€ 0.0853 /kWh | 80.19 CHF€ 85.26 |
| 2026-03 | 0.125 CHF€ 0.1333 /kWh | 125.39 CHF€ 133.32 |
| 2026-02 | 0.107 CHF€ 0.1141 /kWh | 107.28 CHF€ 114.07 |
| 2026-01 | 0.125 CHF€ 0.1334 /kWh | 125.42 CHF€ 133.36 |
| 2025-12 | 0.107 CHF€ 0.1142 /kWh | 107.38 CHF€ 114.17 |
| 2025-11 | 0.110 CHF€ 0.1168 /kWh | 109.86 CHF€ 116.81 |
| 2025-10 | 0.100 CHF€ 0.1063 /kWh | 99.94 CHF€ 106.27 |
Why your bill is higher than the spot price
The prices on this page are wholesale day-ahead — what suppliers pay on the Nord Pool / EPEX market. Your final retail bill adds:
| Component | Type | Approx (EU avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale spot price | Variable (this page) | — |
| Electricity tax / excise | Fixed | € 0.005 – 0.20 /kWh |
| Grid / network fee | Fixed + variable | € 0.05 – 0.15 /kWh |
| VAT / sales tax | % multiplier | 20 – 25 % |
| Supplier markup + monthly fee | Provider-specific | € 0.005 – 0.05 /kWh |
Rule of thumb: add 30–60% on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost. The exact split depends on your country, your grid operator, and your contract type.
Smart electricity tips for Kriens
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 CEST at € 0.1700 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.3007 /kWh in Kriens — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Kriens: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.24; at peak it's € 0.42 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Kriens: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 8.50.
- Typical monthly bill in Kriens: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 91 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1492 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Kriens
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 13:00 CEST by Nord Pool / EPEX, where suppliers and producers across Europe submit bids for each hour of the next day. The cheapest mix that meets demand wins, and that price applies to everyone in the bidding zone for that hour.
When is electricity cheapest?
Today the cheapest hour in Kriens is 14:00 CEST at € 0.1700 /kWh. Typically late at night (00:00–04:00) and around midday on sunny/windy days when renewables overproduce.
Can electricity prices go negative?
Yes. When wind + solar overproduce on a low-demand day, wholesale prices can drop below zero. This happens 50–100 hours per year in renewables-heavy zones.
Why is my electricity bill higher than the spot price?
The spot price is just one component. Your retail bill also includes electricity tax, grid/network fees, VAT and a supplier markup. Add roughly 30–60 % on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost.
How accurate is this data?
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform — the official EU regulators data feed. Updated every 10–20 minutes.
Can I save money by shifting consumption?
Yes — significantly. Today in Kriens the most expensive hour is 1.8× the cheapest. Running your dishwasher, washing machine and EV charging during the cheap window saves real money every cycle.
Are tomorrow's prices already known?
Day-ahead prices are auctioned around 13:00 CEST each day. Until then, only todays hourly prices are final. Once tomorrows auction closes, the full 24-hour breakdown appears on this page automatically.
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform. Last updated: 2026-09-14 (CEST).