Description of support scheme
The current voluntary Energy Efficiency Agreement for Municipalities is a programme that Finnish municipalities can voluntarily participate in order to improve their energy efficiency. The agreement aims at meeting the international (mainly EU) energy efficiency goals in the public sector on a voluntary basis, without the need to impose legal obligations on municipalities. Each signatory municipality will agree to a municipality-specific efficiency agreement stipulating their individual measures and goals.
Currently, the Agreement covers a total of 117 municipalities, which are home to approximately 77% of Finland’s residents.
The program will run 2017–2025.
https://www.motiva.fi/en/public_sector/energy_efficiency_agreements
Amount
There are no direct financial incentives available, but municipalities participating in the Agreement are sometimes eligible for higher subsidies.
Addressees
Municipalities (voluntary)
Competent authority
- Energy Authority
- Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
- Association of Local and Regional Authorities