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Why is the electrical power network implemented with underground cabling?

In 2013, a new Electricity Market Act was enacted, which lays down provisions to improve the security of electricity supply and to strengthen the preparedness of electricity distribution system operators.

The distribution network must be designed, constructed, and maintained in such a way that the failure of the distribution network as a result of a storm or snow load will not result in a power outage lasting more than six hours for a customer in the zoning area, or more than 36 hours in a sparsely populated area.

All electricity network companies are required to meet the security of supply requirements on a step-by-step basis. The requirements must be met:

  • By the end of 2019, for at least 50% of customers, excluding holiday homes and secondary residences
  • By the end of 2023, for at least 75% of customers, excluding holiday homes and secondary residences
  • By the end of 2028, for all customers

The construction of a weatherproof electrical power network is practically the only way we can gradually achieve the target by 2028. In recent years, Oulun Energia Siirto ja Jakelu has invested heavily in underground cabling: In the medium-voltage network, the cabling rate increased to 76% at the end of 2019, and in the low-voltage network to 90%.

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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.