Energy and Climate Strategy in Preparation – Clean Investments are crucial
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Clean energy is one of the main themes of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government program in Finland. The energy and climate policy actions for the coming years will be outlined in a comprehensive national strategy. The key objective is to establish a predictable and economically sustainable foundation for the significant investment efforts needed to advance both climate goals and our national economy.
Government submits its proposal on new Emissions Trading Act to Parliament
13.10.2023 15.18
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Companies and municipalities reduce annual energy consumption by 12.5 TWh
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Between 2017 and 2022, companies and municipalities that have signed energy efficiency agreements introduced nearly 25,000 different energy efficiency measures. The measures saved 12.5 terawatt hours of energy, which corresponds to the annual energy use of 625,000 electrically heated single-family houses.
Implementation of EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starts in October creating new obligations for importers
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Energy and Climate Strategy in Preparation – Clean Investments are crucial
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