Government bills4
- HE 85/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening and expanding energy efficiency obligations
Energy saving and reporting obligations for the public sector and energy-intensive companies will be tightened. At the same time, contractual protection for district heating and cooling customers will be improved, and the utilisation of waste heat will be promoted.
9 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 320/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Temporary windfall taxes on energy
A temporary additional tax would be imposed on companies in the electricity sector and the fossil fuel sector on exceptionally high profits in 2023. The tax would channel excess returns accumulated during the energy crisis to the state.
14 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - 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 votes154 jaa16 ei - HE 25/2017 vpPassed
Harmonising alternative fuel distribution
Finland will introduce harmonised technical requirements and labelling for electric vehicle recharging points and alternative fuel refuelling stations. Consumers will receive clearer information on the compatibility of different fuels and recharging options with their vehicles, as well as on price comparisons.
6 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote