Electricity surcharge, new regional board and murder attempt

On 1 November, the electricity surcharge will apply again in several places, and in Dalarna the rules vary from municipality to municipality. At the same time, Region Dalarna has a new political leadership, and in Mora a man in his 20s is being treated after a suspected attempted murder. Several sports matches have also been decided in the county over the weekend.

The capacity charge returns in parts of Dalarna

From 1 November, the capacity charge comes back into force again in several places. The charge is part of a pricing model intended to encourage more even electricity use throughout the day, because increased electricity consumption leads to greater congestion in the power grids, according to Energimarknadsinspektionen (Ei), the authority that decides on regulations for electricity network companies. The model was introduced in 2022, and the energy companies had until 1 January 2027 to implement it. The requirement was removed following criticism, and the government has urged the energy companies to abolish the charges, but some have chosen to retain them.

In Dalarna, developments follow the same pattern: Malung-Sälen has had a capacity charge since 2013, Borlänge has not introduced one, and in Falun it applies during the winter months from 1 November. Falu energi och vatten says that a typical consumer does not need to adjust their daily routine much, but that anyone with an electric car should plan when to charge it. Ei is now going to prepare a proposal for a new design of the capacity charge, which is to be presented to the Government Offices by 12 April 2027 at the latest. SVT Nyheter Dalarna

Lufab plans new entrance building by the ski stadium

Lufab (Lugnet i Falun AB) plans to build a new entrance building for the ski stadium in Falun. The property will include both business premises for external tenants and spectators. The intention was for the building to be completed in time for the World Championships, but the project has been postponed.

– Design work is under way, things are a little quiet for the time being, but this is included in the plans, says Lufab’s CEO. Falu Kuriren

New regional government in Region Dalarna – KD replaced by V

Region Dalarna, the regional political level in the county, has a new government. After the election, S, C, KD and DSP continued to hold a majority in the regional assembly, the region’s elected body, but the governing coalition fell apart. Negotiations with the Christian Democrats stalled, and at the last moment the Left Party came in instead.

– We talked a lot within the group about the possibility of continuing, but realised that it would not work out, says Elin Norén (S), explaining why the coalition did not hold. SVT has asked Christian Democrat Birgitta Sacrédeus on several occasions why her party is not part of the new government. She has previously said that the party was the only one in the coalition that made progress in this year’s election and that there was “a bit of friction,” but has not wanted to go into further details. SVT now reports having received new information about what is claimed to have happened behind closed doors. SVT Nyheter Dalarna

Falu World Championships: The organiser has received no signals

The Swedish Ski Association wants the government to help stop Russian and Belarusian skiers from participating in the 2027 World Championships in Falun. According to NRK’s sports chronicle, the demand could result in Sweden losing the entire championship, since the International Ski Federation (FIS) could then move the World Championships to another country. According to NRK, the Italian town of Val di Fiemme is already ready to take over the hosting duties.

The CEO of the World Ski Championships says that the debate about a move is purely speculation. – We have received no signals about this from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), she says, adding that the host agreement regulates how the organiser is to treat all nations and teams: – We will create equivalent conditions for all participants during the World Championships. SVT Nyheter Dalarna

Free bio bus when the documentary Smugglaren is screened

When the documentary Smugglaren, about a woman's search for her father's revolver, is screened in several locations in Dalarna, free bio buses are arranged – with the film's main character and director travelling along. The film began as a conversation between a filmmaker and a newly retired pensioner whose father had been a soldier in Finland during the Finnish Winter War.

– Just hop on, the invitation reads according to the newspaper. Mora Tidning

Suspected attempted murder in Mora – man seriously injured

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after being assaulted in central Mora. The police were called shortly before midnight on Friday following reports of a fight, and at the scene it was established that the man had been injured with some form of stabbing weapon. According to Region Dalarna, the man is seriously injured and has been taken to Akademiska sjukhuset in Uppsala for further care.

Two men in their 20s were detained in the area and were formally arrested, that is, detained and formally suspected of a crime, on Saturday morning, on suspicion of attempted murder. The investigation continues, including through interviews, and by Tuesday at the latest a prosecutor is to decide whether the suspects should be remanded in custody. SVT Nyheter Dalarna

In brief

• The police will monitor Tjärna ängar in Borlänge with drones from 30 October 2026 to 30 October 2028, in order to prevent crime and increase security. SVT Nyheter Dalarna
• Of the country's approximately 80,000 potentially contaminated sites, around 4,000 are in Dalarnas län, according to a tally by the county administrative boards. Falu Kuriren
• Kais Mora turned the score from 5–1 into a 7–5 victory against Sandviken in division 1 östra herr in floorball. Mora Tidning
• KAIS Mora lost to Storvreta by 5–3 in Superligan dam in floorball. Mora Tidning
• Hälsinggården won away against Hedemora by 5–10 in division 2 GUD group A herr in floorball. Falu Kuriren
• Norrbotten shut out Dalarna in the TV-pucken final. Falu Kuriren
• A leak in Ljusdal halted IFK Rättvik's bandy match on Friday; a full fixture schedule is now awaited so they can make up the game. Falu Kuriren
• Leksand lost to AIK by 3–2 after penalties in Hockeyallsvenskan. Mora Tidning
• Brage lost 2–1 against Oddevold, and the final-round match against Norrby will be decisive for the club's future. Falu Kuriren
• The Running Company store in Älvdalen is closing as the owners want to focus more on the Uka Pain trail race and their other operations. Mora Tidning