Finland turned off its last coal-fired power and heat plant, giving a brighter future to its long winters. With the end of coal, Helsinki shows how bioenergy and clean technologies can power
Helen Ltd''s goal is carbon-neutral energy production by 2030, and the use of coal will also end in Salmisaari in spring 2025. Emissions from electricity consumption have fallen steadily, which is
The development programme of Helen Ltd, the energy company owned by the City, is responsible for emission reductions in energy production. Reducing the emissions from electricity
Helsinki''s energy transition has been swift and decisive, with the closure of its last coal-fired plant, Salmisaari, now cementing its commitment to clean energy. This marks the culmination of
The City''s energy production will no longer be based on fossil fuels. Going forward, the City will transition into electrified energy production based on heat pumps utilising waste and
Helsinki''s energy platform combines clean electricity, a reliable electricity network and flexible district heating with low-emission customer solutions. The flexibility of Helen''s district heating system and
Achieving the goal will necessitate significant investments in renewable energy, building energy efficiency, low-emission transportation, and emission-free energy production. The Finnish capital''s
Energy production is no longer be based on fossil fuels in Helsinki. Helen''s investments in carbon-neutral production, such as Europe''s largest electric boiler plant and the world''s largest heat pump,
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Total energy consumption in the urban area remained unchanged despite the increase in population, which is related to improving energy efficiency. Carbon neutral energy accounted for 37% of the
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