ENERGY EFFICIENCY AGREEMENTS 2017 2025 Energy Efficiency Agreements

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AGREEMENTS 2017– 2025

Energy Efficiency Agreements 2017 -2025 INDUSTRIES │ MUNICIPAL SECTOR│ PROPERTY SECTOR │ OIL-HEATED REAL ESTATES ENERGY CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AGREEMENTS 1997– 2007 2008− 2016 2017− 2025 § Comprehensive voluntary energy efficiency agreement scheme was initiated in Finland as early as in 1997 § The agreement scheme has produced desired results § The new agreement period 2017– 2025

Energy Efficiency Agreements 2017 -2025 INDUSTRIES ENERGY EFFICIENCY AGREEMENT INDUSTRY ENERGY SECTOR SERVICE SECTOR Energy Intensive Industry l Food and Drink Industry l Chemical Industry Technology Industry l Wood Product Industry l Industry - General Energy Production l Energy Services Commerce Sector l Hotel and Restaurant Sector l Motor Trades & Repairs l Services – General PROPERTY SECTOR MUNICIPAL SECTOR HÖYLÄ IV − OIL SECTOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AGREEMENT COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES CITIES & MUNICIPALITIES & DISTRIBUTION OF LIQUID HEATING HOUSING PROPERTIES JOINT MUNICIPALITIES FUELS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AGREEMENT Oil-heated real estates

Energy Efficiency Agreements 2017– 2025 AGREEMENT PERIOD │ AGREEMENT TERMS │ JOINING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AGREEMENT PERIOD 2017– 2025 1 ST TERM 2017– 2020 (4 YEARS) 2 ND TERM 2021 -2025 (5 YEARS) Implementation period 2014− 2020 of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) § As the main rule, joining the agreement applies to the energy use of the entire company/association § Joining the agreement spans the entire agreement period 2017– 2025 § If joining takes place before the end of 2018, withdrawal from the agreement is possible at the end of 2020, without possible sanctions relating to energy subsidies

Energy Efficiency Agreements, Finland's first choice in the implementation of the EED § Energy Efficiency Agreements represent the primary measure for Finland to fulfil the strict EU obligations on energy efficiency § § Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) (2012/27/EU) The goal of the Energy Efficiency Agreement results is to cover more than half of the binding national energy savings target set by the EED article 7 for the implementation period 2014− 2020. § Voluntary agreements are an alternative to new national legislation or other new coercive means. § The nationally binding energy efficiency obligations can be implemented in Finland through voluntary measures, only if the agreement scheme is comprehensive and meets the set targets on improvement in energy efficiency.

Energy Efficiency Agreements NATIONAL BENEFITS § Increase cost efficiency & and improve operational capabilities in municipalities and companies The primary means in the implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) § § Serve also to implement the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EBPD) A central role in Finnish energy policy § Help to meet international climaterelated obligations Help to achieve the targets set as obligations for greenhouse gas emissions § § § Improve Finland’s security of supply and self-sufficiency on energy § Exclude the detrimental effects caused by taxation or legislation on the competitive edge of companies § Facilitate the realization of the obligations set for renewable energy Create green growth & markets for clean technology solutions An alternative and supplementary aid for new legislation/coercive measures

Energy Efficiency Agreement BENEFITS FOR THE JOINING PARTICIPANT § Improving energy efficiency will turn into a useful mode of action § Pruning unnecessary energy costs will improve profitability and operating profit § Energy subsidies granted by the Government can be utilized for energy efficiency improvements § Expedient energy use is responsible energy use § The climate load of operations will be reduced § Builds and improves positive public image § The agreement scheme will become a natural part of management systems § A more flexible and sensible alternative for new national legislation or other coercive means

Energy Efficiency Agreements 2017− 2025 JOINING THE AGREEMENT − INDUSTRIES │ PROPERTY AND BUILDING SECTOR │ MUNICIPALITIES 3) 4) 1) § FILLING OUT and SUBMITTING the signed accession document* and participant data for the association** 2) INSPECTION of the accession document * and data in the association** 5) Association* signs the accession document* and send s it to the company/municipality Motiva enters the participant into the participant register The company BECOMES A PARTICIPANT in the Energy Efficiency Agreement A company becomes a participant in an energy efficiency agreement after the industrial federation/association** has verified the accession document* and the participant data as valid and a copy of these has been delivered to Motiva for entry into the participant register. * In the municipal sector: Participant's energy efficiency agreement ** In the municipal sector: Energy Authority

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