Helsinki shuts down coal-fired power plant, cutting emissions by a fifth
The City of Helsinki-owned energy company Helen will cease operations at its Hanasaari power plant in Helsinki, Finland, on 1 April 2023.[Hanasaar power plant in Helsinki Finland Credits Helen]
Helsinki has pledged to become carbon neutral by the year 2030. At the moment, the city’s most noteworthy source of direct emissions is district heating. Shutting down the coal-fired power plant in Hanasaari will result in a significant emissions reduction. According to estimates, Helsinki’s total emissions will decrease by up to 20 per cent, and Helen’s emissions will fall by 40 per cent. The
