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  1. HE 62/2026 vpPassed

    Demonstrating the sustainability of low-carbon fuels

    Finland will introduce a system allowing companies to demonstrate the sustainability of low-carbon fuels and hydrogen as well as greenhouse gas emission reductions of at least 70 per cent. The change will also enable these fuels to be verified as zero-emission in emissions trading.

    3 Jun 2026 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 67/2025 vpPassed

    Expanding the range of biofuel feedstocks

    The range of raw materials approved for the production of transport biofuels and biogas will be expanded in line with EU regulation. Fuel distributors will be able to use new raw materials, such as industrial side streams and certain crops, to meet their distribution obligation.

    10 Oct 2025 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Proposed statement 2

    123 jaa
    16 ei
  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 42/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Speeding up renewable energy permitting

    Permitting for renewable energy plants will be accelerated by setting binding processing time limits for authorities. In addition, renewable energy acceleration areas will be established in Finland, where environmental assessments and permit processes for projects will be streamlined.

    23 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 37/2025 vpPassed

    Tightening sustainability requirements for renewable fuels

    Sustainability requirements for renewable fuels would be tightened and extended to cover smaller heating and power plants than before, as well as electricity-based renewable fuels. An increasing number of energy producers would have to verify the sustainability of their fuels and report on them to the authorities.

    19 Jun 2025 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · Proposed statement 2

    101 jaa
    84 ei
  6. HE 197/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Combined electricity billing and demand response

    Electricity buyers will be able to receive electricity supply and distribution on a single bill if the electricity supplier offers this option. In addition, flexible remote control of consumers' electrical equipment will be made easier and consumer protection in electricity contracts will be strengthened.

    7 Apr 2025 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 128/2022 vpPassed

    Accelerating green transition permits and appeals

    Investment projects that promote the green transition and renewable energy will temporarily be given priority in the processing of environmental permits and appeal processes. The measure will accelerate the implementation of clean technology and energy projects.

    7 Dec 2022 · 1 vote
    90 jaa
    32 ei
  8. HE 217/2024 vpPassed

    Updating renewable electricity production subsidies

    Rules on electricity production subsidies will be adjusted to the 15-minute pricing being introduced in the electricity market. At the same time, wind power producers will be given the option to voluntarily waive the state premium subsidy and its associated obligations.

    6 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 121/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Slowing fuel distribution obligation increases

    The distribution obligation for transport fuels will be increased more moderately than previously enacted in 2025–2027, curbing price pressures on petrol and diesel. At the same time, fuel distributors will also be able to fulfil their obligation through public charging electricity and by financing other emission reduction measures.

    17 Dec 2024 · 7 votes

    Closest vote · 1. lakiehdotus 5 § , mietintö/ Lotta Hamari

    105 jaa
    77 ei
  10. HE 178/2024 vpPassed

    Banning ship wastewater discharges

    Discharging scrubber washwater, treated sewage, and washing and galley grey water into the sea will be prohibited in Finnish territorial waters. In addition, new obligations will be placed on ports and shipping companies to reduce maritime emissions and provide on-shore power.

    5 Dec 2024 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Voimaantulosäännös , mietintö / Tiina Elo

    154 jaa
    19 ei
  11. HE 80/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Implementing sustainable aviation and ground power

    Lower-emission fuels will be phased into aviation and ground power will be provided to aircraft at airports. Authorities will be granted the power to monitor these obligations and impose penalty payments for non-compliance.

    8 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 41/2024 vpPassed

    Facilitating renewable energy construction

    Rules concerning renewable energy projects will be added to the Nature Conservation Act in accordance with an EU directive. The construction and operation of renewable energy will be deemed to be in the overriding public interest.

    14 Jun 2024 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mai Kivelä 2

    112 jaa
    53 ei
  13. HE 53/2023 vpPassed

    Lowering the fuel distribution obligation

    The distribution obligation for renewable fuels will be lowered to curb the rise in transport fuel prices. At the same time, the use of biofuels that cause significant land-use harms will be restricted.

    14 Dec 2023 · 15 votes
    123 jaa
    58 ei
  14. HE 318/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming electricity market flexibility and consumer protection

    Rules will be established on the electricity market for independent demand response providers, enabling more flexible management of customers' electricity consumption on the market. At the same time, advance billing of consumers' electricity bills will be restricted and a new dispute resolution board will be established for business customers in the electricity sector.

    16 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 174/2022 vpPassed

    Temporary cut to fuel distribution obligation

    The distribution obligation for the renewable share of transport fuels is temporarily reduced for 2023 to ease fuel price pressures. The emission reductions not achieved will be made up for by raising the distribution obligation between 2024 and 2030.

    12 Dec 2022 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mari Rantanen 1

    99 jaa
    72 ei
  16. HE 85/2022 vpPassed

    Temporary reduction in fuel distribution obligation

    The distribution obligation for renewable fuels will be temporarily lowered in 2022 to curb high fuel prices. At the same time, fuel distributors will be granted the possibility to carry over any over-fulfilment of the obligation in full to the following year.

    23 Jun 2022 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 5 § , mietintö / Sanni Grahn-Laasonen

    80 jaa
    65 ei
  17. HE 87/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Expanding guarantees of origin for energy

    Finland will introduce a new system of guarantees of origin for energy, expanding from electricity to also cover gas, hydrogen, as well as heating and cooling. In addition to renewable energy, guarantees of origin will also be granted for nuclear power and waste heat and cold.

    17 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 128/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Biomass sustainability criteria in emissions trading

    Solid and gaseous biomass used by installations covered by emissions trading will only be considered zero-emission if it meets sustainability criteria. In addition, the implementation of official decisions related to emissions trading will be expedited and provisions on the recovery of emission allowances will be clarified.

    29 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 121/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Renewable energy requirements for construction

    A minimum 38 per cent share of renewable energy in purchased energy will be required for new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovation. In addition, environmental organisations will be granted a right of appeal against building permits in projects requiring a statutory environmental impact assessment.

    29 Oct 2021 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Petri Huru 2

    101 jaa
    72 ei
  20. HE 48/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Biogas and electrofuels in distribution obligation

    The distribution obligation for transport fuels will be extended to cover biogas and renewable electrofuels. At the same time, the use of food- and feed-crop-based raw materials in biofuels will be restricted in line with an EU directive.

    18 Jun 2021 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Mietintö / Veikko Vallin , lausumaehdotus 3

    40 jaa
    13 ei
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