⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Steffisburg CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Steffisburg is 0.025 CHF /kWh right now.
Households in Steffisburg see wholesale prices set by Nord Pool / EPEX for the CH bidding zone. The 30-day rolling average sits at € 0.0925 /kWh — your retail bill adds taxes and grid fees on top.
Today's average
0.096 CHF /kWh
▼ 4% vs yesterday
Right now (15:00)
0.025 CHF /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
0.005 CHF /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
0.154 CHF /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 13:00 CEST (-0.064 CHF /kWh), most expensive at 21:00 CEST (0.128 CHF /kWh).
Price comparison — Steffisburg
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.096 CHF /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.100 CHF /kWh | ▲ 5% |
| Last 7 days | 0.103 CHF /kWh | ▲ 7% |
| Last 30 days | 0.085 CHF /kWh | ▼ 12% |
| Current month | 0.094 CHF /kWh | ▼ 2% |
| Previous month | 0.078 CHF /kWh | ▼ 19% |
| Same month last year | 0.064 CHF /kWh | ▼ 33% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 39.91 CHF / month (478.88 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Steffisburg
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh | CHF/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 120.53 CHF | 0.121 CHF |
| 03:00 | 119.69 CHF | 0.120 CHF |
| 04:00 | 119.79 CHF | 0.120 CHF |
| 05:00 | 123.44 CHF | 0.123 CHF |
| 06:00 | 132.59 CHF | 0.133 CHF |
| 07:00 | 131.39 CHF | 0.131 CHF |
| 08:00 | 116.34 CHF | 0.116 CHF |
| 09:00 | 86.87 CHF | 0.087 CHF |
| 10:00 | 50.29 CHF | 0.050 CHF |
| 11:00 | 16.50 CHF | 0.016 CHF |
| 12:00 | 7.77 CHF | 0.008 CHF |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 5.49 CHF | 0.005 CHF |
| 14:00 | 6.05 CHF | 0.006 CHF |
| 15:00 | 24.98 CHF | 0.025 CHF |
| 16:00 | 64.92 CHF | 0.065 CHF |
| 17:00 | 94.44 CHF | 0.094 CHF |
| 18:00 | 123.44 CHF | 0.123 CHF |
| 19:00 | 139.14 CHF | 0.139 CHF |
| 20:00 ← peak | 153.58 CHF | 0.154 CHF |
| 21:00 | 147.59 CHF | 0.148 CHF |
| 22:00 | 136.41 CHF | 0.136 CHF |
| 23:00 | 127.80 CHF | 0.128 CHF |
| 00:00 | 122.58 CHF | 0.123 CHF |
| 01:00 | 116.36 CHF | 0.116 CHF |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Steffisburg
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh | CHF/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 114.92 CHF | 0.115 CHF |
| 03:00 | 113.75 CHF | 0.114 CHF |
| 04:00 | 111.99 CHF | 0.112 CHF |
| 05:00 | 112.21 CHF | 0.112 CHF |
| 06:00 | 104.69 CHF | 0.105 CHF |
| 07:00 | 83.74 CHF | 0.084 CHF |
| 08:00 | 50.29 CHF | 0.050 CHF |
| 09:00 | 3.64 CHF | 0.004 CHF |
| 10:00 | -2.56 CHF | -0.003 CHF |
| 11:00 | -19.86 CHF | -0.020 CHF |
| 12:00 | -37.89 CHF | -0.038 CHF |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | -63.69 CHF | -0.064 CHF |
| 14:00 | -56.98 CHF | -0.057 CHF |
| 15:00 | -24.30 CHF | -0.024 CHF |
| 16:00 | -3.53 CHF | -0.004 CHF |
| 17:00 | 51.57 CHF | 0.052 CHF |
| 18:00 | 110.40 CHF | 0.110 CHF |
| 19:00 | 124.36 CHF | 0.124 CHF |
| 20:00 | 124.72 CHF | 0.125 CHF |
| 21:00 ← peak | 128.40 CHF | 0.128 CHF |
| 22:00 | 128.07 CHF | 0.128 CHF |
| 23:00 | 122.39 CHF | 0.122 CHF |
What things cost today — Steffisburg
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 | 0.03 CHF | 0.57 CHF | 0.92 CHF |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.04 CHF | 0.72 CHF | 1.15 CHF |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.00 CHF | 0.01 CHF | 0.02 CHF |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 0.25 CHF | 4.31 CHF | 6.91 CHF |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 CHF | 0.00 CHF | 0.00 CHF |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.00 CHF | 0.08 CHF | 0.12 CHF |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.01 CHF | 0.13 CHF | 0.22 CHF |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.00 CHF | 0.03 CHF | 0.05 CHF |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.00 CHF | 0.03 CHF | 0.05 CHF |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.00 CHF | 0.06 CHF | 0.09 CHF |
Last 31 days — Steffisburg
12-month price history — Steffisburg
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 0.093 CHF /kWh | 92.63 CHF |
| 2026-04 | 0.078 CHF /kWh | 77.97 CHF |
| 2026-03 | 0.122 CHF /kWh | 121.91 CHF |
| 2026-02 | 0.104 CHF /kWh | 104.31 CHF |
| 2026-01 | 0.122 CHF /kWh | 121.94 CHF |
| 2025-12 | 0.104 CHF /kWh | 104.40 CHF |
| 2025-11 | 0.107 CHF /kWh | 106.81 CHF |
| 2025-10 | 0.097 CHF /kWh | 97.17 CHF |
| 2025-09 | 0.088 CHF /kWh | 88.20 CHF |
| 2025-08 | 0.072 CHF /kWh | 72.17 CHF |
| 2025-07 | 0.083 CHF /kWh | 83.33 CHF |
| 2025-06 | 0.058 CHF /kWh | 57.83 CHF |
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 Steffisburg
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € 0.0060 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1680 /kWh in Steffisburg — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Steffisburg: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.01; at peak it's € 0.24 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Steffisburg: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.30.
- Typical monthly bill in Steffisburg: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 44 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0925 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Steffisburg
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 Steffisburg is 13:00 CEST at € 0.0060 /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 Steffisburg the most expensive hour is 28.0× 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: 2026-05-22 (CEST).