Down a degree – Kokkola

National Down by a Degree campaign starting this fall, encourages all Finns to take quick and concrete energy-saving measures. The objective of the campaign is to get at least 75 percent of Finns to save energy and in the long-term permanently lower their energy consumption. It is an objective we all share, at home, in traffic, at workplaces and in schools.

Short-term goal

To get over 95 % of Finnish households to save energy and cut down on their consumption by 5 % during peak hours.

Long-term goal

To permanently lower energy consumption and reduce electricity consumption peaks.

On this page, you will find current information of the energy situation and how it affects services provided by the City of Kokkola.

Kokkola takes part of the Down by a Degree campaign. As part of the campaign, Kokkola is committed to take concrete energy-saving measures.

1. We will check and adjust hot water temperature limits from current 58 degrees to 55 degrees in all city owned properties. This will amount to savings of up to 15 percent in heating costs in our properties.
2. We will inform and guide our employees and residents on how to save energy in cooperation with the local energy consultants.
3. We will increase energy awareness in basic education and upper secondary schools. 

It is now more important than ever to save energy. It will benefit each individual and our society as a whole. It is about security of supply, reducing the risks associated with energy availability, and money.