About us
The Energy Authority is a licensing and regulatory authority that regulates and promotes operation of the electricity and gas markets, emission reductions, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
We enforce Finnish and European energy and climate policies. Our goal is to promote cost efficient achievement of climate goals and efficient operation of the energy market.
The Energy Authority is an expert agency operating under the Ministry of Employment and the Economy. The head of the Energy Authority is the Director General whose duties and appointment are specified in a Government Decree.
Management group
Mr Simo Nurmi, Director General
Ms Suvi Hotti, Representative of Personnel
Ms Nora Kankaanrinta, Leading Legal Counsel
Ms Tuulia Lepistö, Deputy Director General, Emissions Trade
Mr Heikki Mannermaa, acting Financial Manager
Mr Jukka Moisanen, Deputy Director General, Administration
Mr Antti Paananen, Deputy Director General, Market Regulation
Mr Pekka Ripatti, Deputy Director General, Renewable Energy
Mr Veli-Pekka Saajo, Deputy Director General, Network Regulation
Mr Heikki Väisänen, Deputy Director General, Energy Efficiency