Our organisation

The department is tasked with preventing and mitigating negative consequences for society and energy users caused by disruptions and interruptions in energy supply. This is done through robust supply chains and effective crisis management—during normal conditions, crises, and heightened preparedness.

The department is responsible both for preventive efforts, such as guidance and analysis, and for follow-up and control in a supervisory role. The Swedish Energy Agency also leads preparedness efforts as the sector-responsible authority, in collaboration with three other government agencies.

The department promotes long-term and sustainable development of the energy system by funding research, development and demonstration projects. It also supports the commercialisation of energy technologies, services and solutions that contribute to a sustainable energy system.

The department works to ensure that research, development and innovation efforts are introduced into society by new businesses. It collaborates with various stakeholders both nationally and internationally, and is responsible for analysing and sharing research findings.

The department works to enable future electricity production. By focusing on planning and coexistence, it strengthens society’s ability to make informed decisions and understand the consequences of different pathways towards a sustainable energy system. The department is responsible for supervision and analysis within the systems for guarantees of origin and electricity certificates, as well as in the areas of fuels and sustainable bioenergy.

Internationally, it leads climate cooperation under the Paris Agreement through Sweden’s Programme for International Climate Activities. The department also works to spread Swedish energy technologies and solutions, both nationally and globally.

The department is responible for promoting resource-efficient energy use and long-term capacity building to support the energy transition in society.

Its efforts in energy efficiency and capacity development contribute to climate goals and enable key solutions to be implemented at lower cost and with maximum benefit to citizens and businesses. The department is also responsible for laboratory activities and carrying out product performance testing.

The department acts to increase knowledge about the energy system and its links to other sectors in society, providing a basis for effective energy and climate policy — both nationally and within the EU.

It is also responsible for managing and developing policy instruments into lasting and effective tools for energy and climate policy. In addition, the department oversees Sweden’s official energy statistics.

The department provides agency-wide support services and assists the Director General with governance, management systems, and internal steering documents. It also oversees matters related to premises and property.

In addition, the department supports both leadership and operational units to ensure the agency’s mission is carried out effectively, both in the short and long term, using appropriate tools. It is also responsible for coordinating work on processes and information management.

The Internal Audit function conducts independent and objective review and advisory activities. It examines the Swedish Energy Agency’s internal governance and control, and provides recommendations for improvement to ensure that the Agency can reliably fulfil its duties, achieve its operational goals, and meet the requirements set out by the Swedish Government.

Energy Development Board

The Energy Development Board (EUN) decides on the allocation of funding for energy research. Its members are appointed by the government.

Swedish District Heating Board

The Swedish District Heating Board is an independent organisational unit within the Swedish Energy Agency. Its members are appointed by the government. While administrative support is provided by the Agency, decisions are made by an independent board.

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council provides guidance to the Director General (DG). The DG chairs the council and keeps it informed about the Agency’s activities.