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Does someone monitor the increase in the prices of the network service, and what is the basis for monitoring?

The Energy Authority monitors the operation of electrical power network companies, the affordability of prices, and the equal treatment of customers.

The monitoring is based on electricity market legislation and the methodology for monitoring reasonable pricing established by the Energy Authority on this basis, as well as case law. The monitoring methods must be fair to the electrical power network companies, in accordance with the legislation and case law. For example, the rate of return cannot be defined as different for rural and urban companies.

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Have the operations of Oulun Energia Sähköverkko Oy been efficient compared to other network companies?

In terms of the efficiency and reliability of electricity distribution, Oulun Energia Sähköverkko Oy is one of the best in Finland according to the Energy Authority.

Does the electricity network company's obligation to reimburse the overcharge charged during the four-year period also apply to the successor company in the event of an asset deal?

Yes, it does. Under electricity market legislation, the transferee of an electrical power network or, in the case of a merger, the acquiring company, is responsible for restoring any overpricing to the customers of the transferring or merging electricity network company for both the current and the preceding four-year monitoring period.

When does the Energy Authority investigate whether the pricing of the network service is reasonable?

The Energy Authority examined the reasonableness of pricing for 2024–2027 in 2028.