District Heating for Companies
District heating is a reliable and cost-effective heating solution for companies. If you want renewable district heating, order the Climate Guarantee product.
District Heating for Companies
10 Reasons to Choose Vaasan Sähkö’s District Heating
- Reliable Heat Supply: The reliability of district heating delivery is nearly 100%.
- Low Investment Costs: Connecting to district heating is relatively affordable.
- Renewable Energy: Choose the Climate Guarantee add-on product for renewable district heating.
- Over 80% of our heating is produced from renewable energy and waste energy.
- Future-Oriented: District heating is constantly evolving and is part of future energy solutions. It can also be a flexible component of a property’s overall energy solution.
- Long-lasting Solution: The district heating system serves for over 20 years.
- Easy Maintenance: The district heating system is easy to maintain and service when needed.
- Personalized Customer Service: Our customer service is easily reachable and will visit you on-site if needed.
- Increased Property Value: District heating is a sought-after heating solution, suitable for both new buildings and older commercial properties.
- Energy Monitoring: In our Online service, you can track your company’s energy consumption with hourly precision. The data can help your business make better energy consumption decisions. You can also order hourly district heating consumption data via the MSCONS messaging service.
Affordable connection costs and a long-term energy solution
The connection costs for district heating are very reasonable compared to geothermal heating. The price of a district heating connection for a company depends on the property’s heating needs. See the pricing.
Locally Produced Heat
In the Vaasa area, 80% of the district heating is produced from renewable energy and waste energy.
We are continuously renewing our production. Our goal is to achieve carbon neutrality across all our operations by the end of this decade.
How We Produce District Heating:
From Wastewater: We recover heat from wastewater at the Pått wastewater treatment plant. Annually, this can generate 60 gigawatt-hours of heat, enough for about 2,000 single-family homes. Heat stored in wastewater is considered renewable energy.
From the Thermal Heat Storage: When there is lots of cheap wind power available, it is used to heat water stored in the Vaskiluoto rock cavern heat storage in Vaasa, which can later on be used to heat district-heated properties.
From Waste: About half of our district heating is produced at Westenergy’s waste-to-energy plant in Korsholm (Mustasaari).
Electric boilers: The combination of electric boilers and the thermal storage at the Vaskiluoto power plant in Vaasa enhances energy production efficiency while reducing emissions from district heating production.
choose our Climate Guarantee
Climate Guarantee is an add-on service that ensures the district heating you purchase is produced with renewable energy.
How to Connect Your Property to District Heating
- Fill in the quote request form by clicking “Join District Heating” above or contact our district heating customer service.
- We will confirm whether your property can be connected to the district heating network.
- You will receive a quote for your approval.
- We will send the heat contract electronically for you to sign.
- We’ll schedule a planning meeting to agree on the placement of the heat pipe and the construction timeline.
- We will install the district heating branch pipe.
- An HVAC technician will install the heat exchanger.
- Done!
Check the location of the district heating network on the map. If your company is located outside the network area but nearby, ask our customer service about the possibility of connecting to district heating.
Frequently asked questions about
district heating
How is the district heating system installed?
The property is connected to the district heating network through a district heating pipe. To install this, we dig an installation trench on the property.
During the planning meeting, we agree with the customer on the location of the pipe and the schedule for the installation work. We also assist the customer in deciding where the heat exchanger should be installed. It is usually placed in the boiler room or garage.
The installation of the heat exchanger is the responsibility of the HVAC contractor ordered by the customer.
How long does the district heating installation take?
The entire installation process typically takes about two weeks.
Digging the installation trench, laying the district heating pipe, insulation, welding the pipe, and filling the trench usually take about one week.
The installation of the heat exchanger usually takes a few days. This is handled by an HVAC contractor. The installation is not included in the district heating delivery, so you will need to order an HVAC contractor to handle the installation.
Can district heating be installed in winter?
Installation work is typically carried out from spring to autumn, but it can also be done in winter if needed. If the ground is frozen, excavation work may take more time.
What is a heat exchanger?
A heat exchanger is a device installed in a property that transfers heat from the district heating network to the property. The size of a heat exchanger is typically around 50 cm x 70–80 cm x 30 cm, depending on the manufacturer.
The heat exchanger monitors the outdoor temperature and adjusts the temperature of the water circulating in the radiators or underfloor heating accordingly. This ensures that the room temperature remains consistent despite fluctuations in the outdoor temperature.
How much does a heat exchanger cost and where can I get one?
The price of a heat exchanger, including installation, is typically around 5,000–6,000 euros.
Customers can order a heat exchanger through an HVAC contractor. The HVAC contractor will assist in selecting the appropriate model.
How does district heating work?
In district heating, thermal energy is transferred through water circulating in the district heating network. The water is heated at the district heating production plant and distributed via the network to properties using district heating. These properties may have systems like water-circulating underfloor heating or radiators, which circulate the warm water to heat the indoor air.
A heat exchanger is used to transfer heat from the district heating water to the water circulating in the building’s radiator or underfloor heating system. Similarly, it also heats domestic hot water.
How can I adjust the temperature?
To change the temperature of the entire property, you need to adjust the heating curve on the heat exchanger.
For adjusting the temperature of an individual room in a property with radiator heating, you can adjust the radiator valve.
Does district heating equipment require maintenance?
Before the start of the heating season, you can take the following measures to ensure that everything is in order
- Check the heating system’s pressure level and top up or vent it if necessary.
- Check the operation of the control valves and pumps.
- Check the functionality of the control devices for both heating and hot water.
Also, periodically check in the heat distribution room to ensure there are no leaks in the heating system’s pipes or connections.
When should the heat exchanger be replaced?
District heating is a reliable heating solution. A heat exchanger is long-lasting, and its replacement typically becomes necessary 20–30 years after installation.
Does district heating heat the domestic hot water?
Yes.
How is district heating billed?
You will receive a monthly bill based on your chosen billing method. The bill consists of the energy charge, a monthly basic fee, and taxes.
Read more about the pricing here.
What does the pricing of district heating consist of?
The total price of district heating consists of an annual base fee, energy charges, and taxes. Read more about the pricing of district heating. Heating is billed 12 times a year.