Electricity companies
In Finland, electrical energy is bought from electricity companies. In order to get electricity to an apartment or house, you need to make a contract with the electricity company. electricity contract. The electricity company is responsible for billing the customer according to the use of electricity. The price charged by the electricity company depends on what is agreed in the electricity contract.
Today, you can buy electricity in Finland from any domestic electricity company. Many people still live under the impression that electricity must always be bought from a local company. However, this is not the case for electricity - you can sign an electricity contract with any Finnish electricity company. The electricity market opened up in Finland in 1998.
However, electricity transmission is always paid for according to the local company's transmission tariffs. Transmission companies are responsible for ensuring that electricity is always available and that power cuts do not cause major inconvenience.
Electricity companies in Finland - dozens of options for buying electricity
As electricity can be purchased from any electricity company in Finland, consumers can choose their electricity company and electricity contract from dozens of different options. The price of electricity varies between different types of contracts and between different companies, and it is always worth comparing and competing between electricity companies before signing an electricity contract. Companies selling electricity compete fiercely for customers, which means that it is often possible to make substantial savings on electricity bills by comparing electricity companies. At best, a cheap contract can mean savings of hundreds of euros a year. So it's worth choosing your energy company carefully.
Transmission companies - no possibility of competitive tendering
While it is possible to compete between electricity companies for electricity energy, the same cannot be done for electricity transmission. The electricity company - i.e. the energy company - is usually only responsible for selling electricity, while a separate transmission company is responsible for transmitting electricity. In Finland, transmission companies are always determined by the area of residence, so the only way to change transmission company is to change the area of residence.
Choosing an electricity company
Choosing your electricity company carefully, as committing to an overpriced fixed-term contract can be costly in the long run, especially if you live in an electrically heated detached house. But there are other differences between electricity companies besides price. The best electricity company varies according to the use and need. There are a few things to consider when choosing an electricity company - here are the most important ones.
Electricity price
The price of electricity is of course one of the most important criteria when comparing electricity companies. The price of electricity often varies quite a lot between the different companies selling electricity, and choosing the first contract that comes along can mean losing hundreds of euros a year.
Electricity contract - duration and type
Apart from the price of electricity, another really important factor in choosing an electricity company is the type of electricity contract. Electricity companies usually offer many different types of electricity contracts, and it can be difficult for the uninitiated to choose the right one.
Customer service and experience
Before choosing an electricity company, it is also worth assessing the customer service and experience of the company. There have been some companies on the market in recent years with questionable practices, including the resale of electricity contracts. Usually a quick Google on the subject will tell you what kind of company it is.
The way energy is produced
Electricity companies vary somewhat depending on the type of energy production. In Finland, there are electricity companies that only produce and supply energy from renewable energy sources. However, the situation is not the same for all companies.
Electricity companies and their energy production and service descriptions are supervised in Finland by the Finnish Energy Agency. The Energy Agency monitors the practices of electricity companies and that the true origin of electricity corresponds to the description provided by the electricity companies.
Finnish electricity companies
Most of the Finnish electricity companies are listed below. An effort has been made to include all domestic companies selling electricity, but there may be some gaps.
Ilovirta (discontinued)
Keuruun Sähkö Oy
Kronoby Elverk / Kruunupyyn Sähkölaitos
Kuoreveden Sähkö Oy
Lahti Energia Oy
Lammaisten Energia Oy
Lankosken Sähkö Oy
Lännen Omavoima Oy
Lappeenrannan Energia Oy
Lehtimäen Sähkö Oy
Energiakauppa.fi
LoisteLappi
Naantalin Energia Oyj
Nivos Energia Oy
Nurmijärven Sähkö Oy
Nykarleby Kraftverk Ab
Oomi Oy
Oulun Sähkönmyynti Oy
Oulun Seudun Sähkö
Outokummun Energia Oy
Paneliankosken Voima Oy
Parikkalan Valo Oy
Pori Energia Oy
Porvoon Energia Oy
Raseborgs Energi Ab - Raaseporin Energia Oy
Sallila Energia Oy
Sipoon Energia Oy
Turku Energia Oy
Vaasan Sähkö Oy
Valkeakosken Energia Oy
Vantaan Energia
Vatajankosken Sähkö Oy
Vetelin Energia Oy
Vihreä Älyenergia
Vimpelin Voima Oy