Istuntosali

Government bills7

Topicwind power stations7
  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 70/2026 vpIn progress

    Streamlining land-use planning

    Finland's land use legislation will be reformed to streamline land-use planning and promote investments. The reform eases guidance from the regional land use plan, sets a minimum distance for wind turbines, and strengthens landowners' right of initiative in planning.

    8 Sep 2026 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Valiokuntaan lähettäminen: puhemiesneuvoston ehdotus JAA / Vesa Kallion ehdotus EI

    85 jaa
    69 ei
  3. HE 147/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Competitive tendering for offshore wind power

    Clear rules and a competitive tendering model will be established for the construction of offshore wind power in Finland's exclusive economic zone. The Government will select suitable maritime areas, and the Energy Authority will tender the rights to exploit them to companies.

    16 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 10/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Transport safety rules for maritime workers

    Dedicated safety rules will be established for the transport by ship of industrial personnel working at sea, such as those constructing wind farms. Workers will no longer be equated with ordinary ship passengers, allowing for transport requirements better suited to their skills.

    3 Nov 2023 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 169/2020 vpPassed

    Exempting nature reserves from property tax

    Private nature reserves will be exempt from property tax. The reform aims to encourage landowners to protect nature without a tax burden.

    8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 175/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Competitive aid for renewable electricity

    A premium scheme based on competitive tendering will be introduced in Finland for renewable electricity to support the most cost-effective power plant investments. At the same time, the previous feed-in tariff scheme will be closed to new biogas and wood fuel power plants.

    25 May 2018 · 5 votes
    148 jaa
    15 ei
  7. HE 15/2015 vpPassed with amendments

    Closing the wind power feed-in tariff scheme

    The wind power feed-in tariff scheme will be closed to new projects once the statutory quota is filled. Entry into the scheme will require a valid quota decision, which will remain valid until the beginning of November 2017 at the latest.

    15 Oct 2015 · passed without a vote