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Finland marks 30th Energy Saving Week with focus on efficiency
Finland is observing its 30th annual Energy Saving Week, themed ‘Energy Drives Everything.’ The initiative emphasizes that small daily changes, such as lowering indoor temperatures by one degree or shortening shower times, can significantly reduce both energy consumption and costs. Experts note that lowering the temperature by one degree can yield approximately five percent energy savings.
The Finnish electricity market has undergone significant shifts due to the rise of renewable energy and the cessation of electricity imports from Russia. These changes have increased price volatility, leading to a rise in spot price electricity contracts, which were expected to grow from nine percent in late 2021 to 34 percent by the end of 2025. Consequently, consumers are increasingly focusing on timing their electricity usage to avoid peak price periods.
At the municipal level, Kirkkonummi is implementing energy efficiency measures across nearly 20 properties, including upgrading ventilation fans and building automation systems. The municipality has already replaced about 80 percent of its street lighting with LED fixtures and has joined the public sector energy efficiency agreement (JETS) for the 2026–2035 period.
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Energy Saving Week · Kirkkonummi · Motiva · Veli-Matti Virtanen
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Kirkkonummi municipality has replaced approximately 80 percent of its outdoor and street lighting with LED fixtures. kyrkslatt.fi · kirkkonummi.fi
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lowering indoor temperature by one degree can reduce energy consumption by approximately five percent. kyrkslatt.fi · kirkkonummi.fi
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The share of spot price electricity contracts grew from nine percent at the end of 2021 to 34 percent by the end of 2025. aamuset.fi
- [● 3 SOURCES] The national Energy Saving Week celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. kyrkslatt.fi · aamuset.fi · kirkkonummi.fi
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kirkkonummi joined the new energy efficiency agreement for the public sector (JETS) for the period 2026–2035. kyrkslatt.fi · kirkkonummi.fi