Å Energi only accepts electronic invoices from our suppliers. This is to reduce processing times and costs, improve quality and ensure that together we do our bit for the environment by reducing the use of paper. The same applies to credit notes and payment reminders.
We use Peppol 3.0/EHF as our standard format for invoices and credit notes. In order to ensure that they are processed correctly, invoices must meet certain minimum requirements. Those requirements are in line with DIFI’s guidelines for this format.
Submitting invoices
Suppliers may use various tools to submit invoices to our companies.
Elektronisk Handelsformat (EHF)
Most financial software supports this format; for more information, see anskaffelser.no. It is not necessary to submit a test invoice before service delivery starts, but note that invoice files that do not meet the reference requirements will be rejected and returned.
Invoicing portal
Suppliers whose invoicing software does not allow them to submit an invoice in EHF format may use various online portals to submit their invoices. This involves entering your invoice details on a website that then sends the invoice in the correct format to the recipient. If you don’t send many invoices, this may be the best option for you. SendRegning is one such tool. For more information about how it works and instructions on how to submit an invoice, see sendregning.no.
Reference requirements for invoices
All invoices must include a reference. The various kinds of reference that we use are described below:
1. Order number
This shall be included if you have a purchase order from an Å Energi company. The order number is a whole number (don’t put any letters, symbols or spaces in the field).If you don’t have a purchase order, you should leave the field empty or enter NA.
EHF reference: OrderReference/ID
2. Your ref.
Here you should enter a 6-digit employee number (no letters, symbols or spaces). The employee number is specified on the purchase order. If you don’t have a purchase order, ask your contact person at the customer (the ÅE company) to provide you with the employee number. This field is mandatory in EHF and must contain a value.
EHF reference: BuyerReference
3. Contract/Framework agreement number
Here you can enter the contract/framework agreement number. Check the number with your contact person at the customer (the ÅE company).
EHF reference: ContractDocumentReference/ID
4. Additional references:
Here you can enter any references that are not described above. More than one additional reference may be given.
EHF reference: AdditionalDocumentReference/ID
Other requirements
Our standard terms and conditions state that our payment terms are 30 days net. Unless otherwise agreed, you should assume that this applies to your invoice. Any delivery and invoice charges must be agreed in advance. Our standard terms and conditions are INCOTERMS 2010–DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). We do not normally accept any invoice charges.
Reminders on invoices:
Reminders from suppliers can be sent to invoice.support@aenergi.no