Energy efficiency in Public Procurement
The public sector is a major player in procurement, as the value of public sector procurement in Finland is approximately EUR 47 billion per year. As a large player, the public sector is able to influence supply by directing demand.
Public procurement has a significant impact on the life cycle energy consumption of products and services. The Act on Public Contracts encourages consideration of environmental aspects.
The Energy Efficiency Directive obliges public contracting entities to only purchase products, services and buildings that meet the energy efficiency requirements of EU regulations, such as the Energy Labelling Directive, the Ecodesign Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, under certain conditions.
Compliance with these energy efficiency obligations will be regulated by the Energy Efficiency Act.
More information: pia.kotro(at)gov.fi