Heat price

Utilitas determines the sale price of heat at the beginning of the month following the consumption period based on actual costs. The sale price of heat is equal to or lower than the maximum price established in the network area, which is announced at least one month before it comes into force.

The maximum price of heat has been established in accordance with the District Heating Act and coordinated with the Competition Authority in accordance with the methodologies and guidelines of the Competition Authority. The heat reference prices approved by the Competition Authority are available on their website.

What does the price consist of?

The maximum price of heat consists of costs for the production, distribution, and sale of heat, investments for fulfilling operating and development obligations, environmental, quality, and safety requirement costs, and justified profitability.