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Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency’s primary objective is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective way. The common EU goal is a 20 per cent increase in energy efficiency by 2020. Besides being part of climate policy, saving energy also remains important for traditional reasons, including securing the energy supply, reducing energy costs and from other environmental viewpoints.

 

In many energy conservation measures and in terms of the efficiency of energy use, Finland is among the leading countries in the world. Co-generation of heat and electricity, broad coverage of energy efficiency agreements, and the systematic implementation of energy audits are good examples of successful energy conservation measures.

 

By energy conservation, we usually mean the improvement of the use of energy in such a way that specific energy consumption is reduced. Specific consumption means relative energy consumption calculated per product unit or by service. This can be calculated, for instance, per tonne of product produced (MWh/tonne) or per cubic meter (KWh/m3).


Motiva Oy

Motiva Oy is a state-owned company that performs practical measures for the promotion of energy conservation and renewable sources of energy. Motiva collects, processes and distributes information, develops methods, and promotes the introduction of new technologies in co-operation with the authorities, energy market actors and other communities.


Page last updated: 19.08.2010
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Sirkka Vilkamo

Energy Efficiency

Energy and climate technology and research

 

Erkki Eskola

Development of energy advisory services

Steering of Motiva Oy’s work programme

Energy efficiency in transport and agriculture

 

Pentti Puhakka

Energy efficiency agreements

Energy efficiency in industry and households

Energy and climate technology

 

Heikki Väisänen

Enforcement of the Energy Services Directive

Energy efficiency in the construction and service sectors

 

Outi Helander

Energy efficiency of equipment

Regulations related to energy efficiency

 

Kirsti Siponen

Monitoring of energy subsidies, related invoicing and registry



 

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