Versatile production structure
Vantaa Energy’s electricity and heat production is mainly based on cogeneration of energy where electricity and heat are produced simultaneously. Cogeneration uses an average of one-third less energy than when heat and electricity are produced separately in their own processes. Emissions are reduced in proportion. The main fuels in Vantaa Energy’s combined heat and power generation are natural gas and coal.
For a long time, Vantaa Energy has increased its share in the provision of renewable electricity and electricity outside the emissions trading scheme. We have acquired shares in hydro and wind power production, and we are involved in the preparation of nuclear power plant projects. After the completion of the waste-to-energy power plant of Vantaa Energy in 2014, the company will use approx. 30% less coal in its electricity and heat production. The company’s overall emissions will fall by some 20 per cent from the present level.
Origin of electricity
In 2010, the specific emissions from the use of fossil fuels in electricity procurement by Vantaa Energy Ltd were
Carbon dioxide 260 g/kWh (181)
Nitroxen dioxide 267 g/kWh (292)
Sulphur dioxide 168 g/kWh (190)
Particulates 4 g/kWh (6)
A total of 0.4 mg/kWh (0.5) of spent nuclear fuel was generated in the production of the electricity we procured.
The carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation in Finland in 2010 amounted to 14.9 million tonnes (12.7), or 193 g/kWh (185).
Origin of heat
In 2010, the specific emissions of district heat sold by Vantaa Energy Ltd were Carbon dioxide 256.8 g/kWh (282.6)
Nitroxen dioxide 421.9 g/kWh (452.7)
Sulphur dioxide 263.3 mg/kWh (309.3)
Particulates 3.0 mg/kWh (2.8)
The carbon dioxide emissions from district heat production in Finland in 2010 amounted to 7.9 million tonnes (7.4), or 204 g/kWh (218).
Electricity generation in partly-owned power plants
Gross procurement of electric energy
