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  1. HE 29/2026 vpPassed with amendments

    Taxing offshore wind in economic zone

    Property tax and income tax will be introduced for offshore wind turbines built in Finland's exclusive economic zone, with the majority of the revenue allocated to the state and one-fifth to neighbouring coastal municipalities. At the same time, property tax on offshore wind power will be reduced so that its taxation corresponds better to that of onshore wind power.

    25 Jun 2026 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Proposed statement

    121 jaa
    53 ei
  2. HE 164/2026 vpIn progress

    Energiatehokkuus- ja aurinkoenergiavelvoitteet rakennuksille

    Muiden kuin asuinrakennusten energiatehokkuudelle asetetaan sitovat vähimmäisvaatimukset, ja aurinkoenergian käyttöönotto tulee pakolliseksi tietyissä uusissa ja korjattavissa rakennuksissa. Vaatimuksista on mahdollista poiketa, jos toimenpiteet eivät ole taloudellisesti tai teknisesti järkeviä.

    30 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  3. HE 83/2026 vpIn progress

    Regulating short-term rentals and energy efficiency

    An annual limit of 90 days will be set for the short-term rental of an unoccupied home in local detailed plan areas, exceeding which will require a building permit. At the same time, provisions on zero-emission buildings and energy efficiency in line with EU directives will be added to the act.

    3 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  4. HE 101/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Easing construction regulations

    Permit procedures and requirements for construction will be eased in order to speed up construction and reduce the administrative burden. For example, the mandatory climate report will be removed for builders of detached and semi-detached houses, and binding deadlines will be set for municipal building supervision authorities to process permit applications.

    18 Dec 2024 · 13 votes
    130 jaa
    67 ei
  5. HE 119/2024 vpPassed

    Introducing emissions trading for fuel distribution

    A new emissions trading system for the distribution of fossil fuels will be introduced in Finland, covering road transport, individual heating of buildings, industry and off-road machinery. Fuel distributors must purchase emission allowances for the fossil fuels they sell, which will raise fuel prices for end users.

    17 Dec 2024 · 5 votes
    154 jaa
    16 ei
  6. HE 89/2024 vpPassed

    Expanding access to built environment data

    Several central government authorities would be granted the right to retrieve confidential information required for performing their duties from the built environment information system. The change would ensure a smooth flow of information between authorities as the methods for delivering building data change.

    12 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 155/2026 vpIn progress

    Reforming energy certificates and emissions calculation

    Information on whole life-cycle climate emissions will be added to energy performance certificates for buildings, and a voluntary building renovation passport will be introduced to support renovation planning. Requirements for calculating carbon footprints and complying with limit values for new buildings will be phased in to cover all new buildings, including detached houses.

    17 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  8. HE 150/2015 vpPassed

    Requiring energy certificates for more buildings

    Energy performance certificates will be required for a wider range of building types, such as indoor swimming pools, ice rinks, warehouses, and protected buildings. The amendment aligns Finnish legislation with the EU Energy Efficiency Directive.

    29 Mar 2016 · 1 vote
    120 jaa
    33 ei
  9. HE 140/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Centralising built environment data

    A national digital information system will be created in Finland to bring together information on land use planning and building in one single place. Plans and plot divisions will be drawn up in a standardised, machine-readable data model format.

    8 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 238/2022 vpPassed

    Exemptions from building energy inspections

    Provisions will be added to the act on when certain buildings are exempt from mandatory energy efficiency inspections of heating and air-conditioning systems. The amendment supplements the implementation of an EU directive and concludes the infringement procedure concerning Finland.

    24 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 108/2021 vpPassed

    Updating the energy certificate register

    The act on the energy certificate system for buildings will be updated to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and other energy legislation. The name of the person who prepared an energy certificate will no longer appear alongside the energy certificate of an individual building in the public online service.

    14 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 23/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Expanding EV charging and building automation

    Electric vehicle charging points or readiness for them will have to be installed in new and majorly renovated buildings. In addition, building automation and control systems must be installed in large non-residential buildings to improve energy efficiency.

    20 Oct 2020 · 3 votes
    42 jaa
    12 ei
  13. HE 21/2020 vpPassed

    Fairer repayment of state grants

    Repayments of state grants received for construction projects for schools, libraries and sports facilities will be adjusted to a more reasonable level. The amount to be repaid will no longer be able to exceed the original grant.

    14 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 210/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Facilitating housing company redevelopment

    Housing companies would be able to decide on demolishing an old building and constructing a new one by a four-fifths qualified majority instead of requiring the unanimity of all shareholders. A shareholder opposing the project would have the right to have their shares redeemed at fair market value.

    25 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 246/2018 vpPassed

    Extending restrictions on municipal health and social services contracts

    The scope for municipalities to carry out long-term outsourcing of health and social services and major property investments will be restricted until the end of 2022. At the same time, municipalities' obligation to belong to health and social services co-operation areas will continue until the end of 2020.

    20 Dec 2018 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sirpa Paatero

    107 jaa
    73 ei
  16. HE 182/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Restricting municipal outsourcing and investments

    The opportunities for municipalities and joint municipal authorities to make major construction investments in health and social services and long-term service outsourcings will be restricted more strictly than before. The period of validity of the restrictions and of municipal health and social services cooperation obligations will be extended by one year due to delays in the health and social services reform.

    21 Dec 2017 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Savio

    100 jaa
    88 ei
  17. HE 155/2017 vpPassed

    Extending tax rules for life-cycle projects

    Tax and accrual rules for projects carried out under the life-cycle model will expand from state road projects to municipal and corporate construction projects, such as schools and hospitals. Under the amendment, project income, expenses and value added tax (VAT) will be accrued evenly across the entire contract period based on the use of the property.

    21 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 85/2017 vpPassed

    Reforming building rights and space requirements

    Permitted building rights may be exceeded by the space taken up by civil defence shelters, building services shafts, and thick dividing walls. At the same time, powers will be added to the act to lay down more detailed provisions on space requirements and indoor mobile phone reception.

    16 Nov 2017 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 217 § 2 mom., mietintö / Riitta Myller

    98 jaa
    54 ei
  19. HE 96/2017 vpPassed

    Higher property tax on wind farms

    Wind farms will generally be brought under the higher power plant tax by calculating their capacity threshold on the basis of a shared grid connection. The change will increase tax revenue for wind power municipalities and raise costs for energy companies.

    27 Oct 2017 · 1 vote
    151 jaa
    8 ei
  20. HE 220/2016 vpPassed

    Nearly zero-energy standard for new buildings

    New buildings must be constructed as nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with obligations under an EU directive. The requirement applies to new construction projects for which the building permit application is submitted from the beginning of 2018 onwards.

    7 Dec 2016 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Katja Taimela

    117 jaa
    56 ei
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