Basic Electricity – a non-fixed-term electricity contract
An indefinite-term electricity contract is an easy choice. The price is updated four times a year in accordance with market prices. Since it has no fixed term, you’re free to switch to a different contract any time you want.
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Emission free
Basic electricity
Nuclear energy from emission-free production No binding contract period A simple electricity contract with a price that is adjusted four times a yearUntil further notice
01.01 – 31.03.202512,65
c/kWh
Basic charge:
3,54
€/month
a hassle-free electricity contract without a fixed term
Basic Electricity is an easy choice
Basic Electricity is particularly suitable if you want to keep things simple when it comes to your electricity supply, don’t want to monitor your consumption on an hourly basis or commit to a fixed-rate, fixed-term contract.
Enjoy the benefits of varying electricity prices
The price for Basic Electricity is adjusted four times a year according to the changes in market prices.
Produced without emissions
Basic Electricity is produced emission-free with nuclear power. The origin is verified with guarantees of origin.
No fixed term
With an indefinite-term contract, you’re free to change to a different contract whenever you like.
What is the difference between a fixed-term and an indefinite-term Basic Electricity contract?
A fixed-term electricity contract and an indefinite Basic Electricity contract are quite similar in that both have a fixed price.
The difference between them is that under a Basic Electricity contract, the price is adjusted every three months, so you’ll be able to benefit from electricity price fluctuations. With a fixed-term electricity contract, the price remains the same throughout the entire contract period (6 months, 12 months or 24 months).
An indefinite-term Basic Electricity contract also offers more flexibility: since you’re not bound to a specific contract period, you can change to a different contract at any time. If you choose a fixed-term, fixed-price contract, by contrast, it’s not possible to change until the contract period ends.
A fixed-term electricity contract has the same price throughout the contract period, so there will be no surprises. This makes costs more predictable and protects you from price increases, but also deprives you of any benefits from falling market prices during your contract period.
Basic Electricity is a flexible and carefree alternative, since you can benefit from the fluctuations in energy prices and can change to a different contract at any time.
In other words, a fixed-term contract is the best choice if your priorities are price stability and predictability, whereas an indefinite contract gives you the freedom of choosing differently, at any time.
3 reasons to choose Basic Electricity contract
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Up-to-date prices
In the Basic Electricity contract, the electricity price is updated four times a year, following the fluctuations in the market price of electricity. The price remains fixed for three months at a time. Vaasan Sähkö announces the price for each upcoming three-month period one month in advance.
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Flexible and easy
Basic Electricity is a carefree and convenient choice for saving money on electricity. You’ll always know what you will be paying for electricity for the next three-month period. And because the contract does not include a fixed term, you can change to a different contract whenever you want.
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Enjoy customer benefits
Vaasan Sähkö customers can use both our app and our online service to track energy consumption. You’ll also get to enjoy the many customer benefits we offer. In Finnish or Swedish, you can also read our popular customer magazine.
Questions about
Basic Electricity
When will the electricity price be reviewed?
In our quarterly products, the energy price is adjusted four times a year. The price periods are 1 January to 31 March, 1 April to 30 June, 1 July to 30 September and 1 October to 31 December. We will send a price notification for the next three-month period at the latest one month before the period begins. You can then find the new prices on our website also.
How does the market price affect the price of electricity?
With Vaasan Sähkö’s Basic Electricity and Wind Power contracts, you benefit from decreases in the market price, and at the same time you are protected against rapid increases in the market price. The price fluctuations are not as large as with a contract based solely on the electricity exchange price.
Typically, electricity is cheaper from March to September and more expensive during the winter months.
How often can I switch from one contract to another?
If you have an indefinite-term contract, you can make a change of contract within a 14-day exchange period.
Our indefinite-term contracts include Basic Electricity, Wind Power, Exchange electricity, and Exchange electricity Wind.
How much renewable energy does Vaasan Sähkö sell?
The electricity sold by Vaasan Sähkö in 2023 by energy source:
- renewable energy sources 19%
- nuclear power 60%
- fossil-based energy sources (including peat) 21%
In 2023, the CO2 specific carbon-dioxide emissions of electricity sold by Vaasan Sähkö were 145.12 g per kWh. In the production, 1.41 mg of used nuclear fuel was generated per kWh.
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New! Emission free
Influencer
Own influence is usually +/- 2 c/kWh Influence the price by timing your consumption. No risk for high spot prices. A fixed price component combined with Own influenceUntil further notice
01.01 – 31.03.202511,40
c/kWh
Basic charge:
3,54
€/month
Estimate: kWh, your bill would be about €/month -
Emission free
Basic electricity
Nuclear energy from emission-free production No binding contract period A simple electricity contract with a price that is adjusted four times a yearUntil further notice
01.01 – 31.03.202512,65
c/kWh
Basic charge:
3,54
€/month
Estimate: kWh, your bill would be about €/month
4 good reasons to choose Vaasan Sähkö
Electricity at a competitive price
We supply electricity to any location in mainland Finland at a competitive price.
A popular app for monitoring consumption
You can monitor your electricity consumption and its costs by the hour. You can also check the spot price of electricity to better plan your energy use.
Emission-free electricity contracts
You can choose an electricity contract from a number of emission-free alternatives we provide. All the electricity we sell is produced without emissions.
Friendly customer service
Our customer service is always ready to help you with any questions. You’ll find a lot of information on our website, and we’ll also be happy to answer any questions you have by phone or email.