Electricity contracts
with Vaasan Sähkö

If you are already a Vaasan Sähkö customer, you can check your contract price and validity period in our app. 

You can make a contract for any location in mainland Finland. 

Our prices are based on two metering methods: general electricity and night-rate electricity. Make an electricity contract based on the metering method at your address. You can read more about choosing a metering method here. 

If you are changing electricity vendor, we will terminate your existing contract for you. When you are changing from another electricity vendor to Vaasan Sähkö, our contract cannot begin until two weeks after you conclude the contract with us. If you have a fixed-term contract with the other company, we advise you to make a new contract at least 15 days before it expires, so that our contract can start right away after the previous one expires. 

If you are moving, you should conclude the contract with us preferably two business days before the move in order to have electricity on the day you move in. 

When you are moving, we will also take care of the electricity transmission contract with your local distribution company. The distribution contract is based on the metering method used at your address. If you want to change the metering method, contact your local distribution company. 

We are happy to buy any surplus electricity you have generated; just mention the micro-generation under the additional information section as you make your contract. 

We charge for your electricity afterwards based on actual consumption. Unless otherwise agreed, we will send you a paper bill, but we encourage you to change it to, for example, an e-invoicing agreement with your bank. 

Do you need an electricity contract with a delivery obligation? Read more about our products with a delivery obligation.

Making a new electricity contract is very easy on our website 24/7. It only takes a few minutes! 

You log in to the service with your banking credentials or mobile certificate. Fill in your name, the address where you want to order the electricity contract to, and the date you want to have electricity switched on. Also choose how often you want to receive a bill.

The metering method at your address is the only tricky question when you make an electricity contract. The metering method refers to the time frames the consumption metering is based on at your property. The options are general electricity and night-rate electricity. The most common metering method is general electricity, so we recommend to choose this if you are not sure. 

Read more about choosing the metering method. 

And that’s all there is to it – you’ve got a new electricity contract! 

Don’t be late! If you are moving, you should conclude the contract with us preferably two business days before the move in order to have electricity on the day you move in. 

In a hurry? No problem! 

Need a new electricity contract right away? Maybe you had other things on your mind and forgot to make a new contract in time? 

No worries! Just call Vaasan Sähkö’s customer service. We can set you up on short notice if required. 

Call us on +358 6 324 5750. We are available on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

 Read what you have to do if you need electricity right away. 

You should compare electricity contracts before making up your mind. When selecting a new contract, you should compare not only the electricity price but also how it was generated and what type of contract it is. 

1. Price is the primary concern for most when choosing a contract. Remember to include in the comparison both the energy charge (cents/kWh) based on consumption and the basic charge paid monthly. 

2. The contract type refers to either a fixed-term contract or one that is valid until further notice. Your choice depends on whether you want stability or freedom. 

Influencer, Basic Electricity and Wind Power are open-ended contracts. They would be your choice if you do not want to follow electricity prices. Exchange Electricity is also valid until further notice, and you benefit the most if you can time your consumption for the cheaper hours. As the contracts are valid until further notice, you can look for better deals and change your electricity contract as often as you like. 

3. Choose a production method of your preference. All the electricity we sell is produced without emissions.

Choosing renewable energy is a great way of decreasing your household’s carbon footprint. 

4. Customer experience should also be a consideration when choosing an electricity vendor. After all, everyone wants things to run smoothly! 

Vaasan Sähkö is committed to friendly customer service. We’ll help you find just the right contract. 

How we care for our customers: 

• We provide highly professional and pleasant customer service. 
• We offer our customers a handy mobile app to keep tabs on your electricity consumption and to see the sum of your next electricity bill. 
• Get information about many different energy-related topics on our website and use our app in English. 
• Enjoy our many appealing customer benefits. 

The question you should ask yourself is which you value more: freedom or stability? 

An open-ended contract provides the greatest freedom. It does not bind you in any way. If you want to try another contract or want to change for any other reason, you can do so with two weeks’ notice. On the other hand, this type of contract does not need to be renewed or changed after a certain period. 

This is your choice if you do not want to commit yourself to a single alternative for a longer period, or if you want to keep looking for cheaper options. Keep in mind, however, that there is a risk that prices may go up. If you choose Exchange Electricity, you can save on your electricity bill by timing your consumption to periods when the prices are lower. 

A fixed-term contract is usually made for 6, 12 or 24 months, during which you cannot terminate or change your contract. However, the price is fixed for that period, so you will enjoy a steady rate even if the electricity market fluctuates during the contract period. 

 A fixed-term contract is the right choice for you if you value predictability and want to minimize risks. With a fixed-term contract, you do not have to worry about unexpected increases in costs. Your electricity bill will be higher only when you consume more.  

The price of your full electricity bill consists of three parts: the price of electrical energy, which includes both the energy charge (cents/kWh) and the fixed, monthly basic charge, electricity distribution, and electricity tax and value-added tax.

The energy charge is the part of your electricity bill that you can compare between different vendors and buy from whichever company you wish. The electricity distribution price is determined by the local distribution company, and you cannot change this. 

Some distribution companies belong to a group that also sells electricity. If you get the distribution and the electricity from the same group, you will only receive one bill. However, if you buy your electricity from elsewhere, you get a separate bill for the distribution service and the energy consumed. 

Nevertheless, this has no effect on the overall sum of your electricity bill. In other words: you can buy your electricity from any vendor anywhere in Finland. This will not affect your distribution price. 

Read more about how the price of electricity is set.

Why does the price of electricity change, and how is it calculated?