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The myth of the green consumer

One of the goals of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is to “by 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature.” Consumers are being asked to take action to prevent climate change around the world. Large problems are solved by small acts on the part of consumers. Information and the right attitudes turn into responsible choices in a trivial way. I like to call this kind of wishful thinking the myth of the green consumer.

12.9.2017
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Digital information security

Finland has been taken over by digitalisation fever. It seems to be reaching all sections of society and is approaching hype proportions. Fingrid has already been carrying out digitalisation for years, especially in the automation of power system operations and proactive maintenance solutions. Today, digitalisation is used to achieve efficiency and cost benefits in all sections of business. Published 8.9.2017.

8.9.2017
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The Winter Package – music to the ears but too much ROC

“Last November, the European Commission announced a bunch of legislative proposals concerning the Energy Union. Since then, the proposals, called the Winter Package, have received a new name,” writes Asta Sihvonen-Punkka, Fingrid’s Senior Vice President, Markets, in her blog posting. PUBLISHED 5.4.2017

5.4.2017
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Inspiration energises the working community

The change in work is now on everyone’s lips. Repeatable, routine work is increasingly being transferred to machines and algorithms. Many challenging tasks, such as cancer diagnoses, will soon be better made by artificial intelligence than human beings. Any remaining work will involve either creative expertise or human interaction – for the time being, these tasks are difficult to replace with machines.

5.4.2017
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A common voice is a louder voice

“We have plenty to offer, but our weakness is a lack of cooperation. Let’s change this through active interaction with nearby countries, since a common voice is a louder and more influential voice – and this also applies in the EU,” writes Tiina Miettinen, Fingrid’s Senior Vice President, HR and communications, in her blog posting.
PUBLISHED 24.11.2016

24.11.2016
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The change in the electricity system is already visible

A sharp increase in the use of renewable energy, wind power and solar power presents many challenges to Central Europe’s large electricity system. Issues such as real time balancing production and consumption and, in particular, unexpected changes in transmission flows have caused a lot of headaches for our colleagues in terms of maintaining security of supply. Fortunately, they’ve been able to avoid extensive electricity blackouts since 2006.
PUBLISHED 23.11.2016

23.11.2016
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Towards the power system of the future – developing the market together

The change in the electricity system is underway. The driving force is climate change and its prevention. Emissions trading and targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency are speeding up the change of the entire energy and electricity systems to carbon-free. PUBLISHED 2.11.2016

2.11.2016
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Will there be enough electricity available in Finland?

This time of the year is typical for discussing the adequacy of electricity in Finland for citizens and industry. It’s a well-grounded discussion, because Finland is extremely dependent on the import of electricity. PUBLISHED 31.10.2016

2.11.2016
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New Finnish energy future – are you ready, Finnish politician?

“Are political decision makers up to speed with the situation?” asked Fingrid’s President and CEO Jukka Ruusunen when introducing a panel discussion by politicians at the Energy Day in Tampere on 25 October. Ruusunen worries that we are responding to questions about the new energy future with answers from a bygone era. PUBLISHED 25.10.2016

25.10.2016
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