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EU regulations forbid most subsidizing of goods withing country borders in general. There are some exceptions, like for example agriculture.

There were a lot of reports made before the cables were created indicating that prices would not change much. I believe these were created in good faith by incompetent people.

People in Norway are currently paying full price, but the government is refunding 90% of the cost above ~0.7 USD / KWh.