ENPA – Energy Service Model for Neighbourhoods
Espoo is carrying out the Energy Service Model for Neighbourhoods (ENPA) project together with Helsinki, Vantaa and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. In this project, the cities of Espoo, Helsinki and Vantaa are developing a business-oriented energy service model to support the implementation of sustainable energy solutions at a neighbourhood or block level. The project involves extensive cooperation with businesses. The aim of the cooperation is to create innovative solutions in energy management and production, which will promote the competitiveness of businesses and help cities achieve their climate goals.
The main aim of the project is to create a local energy service business model. The new model will be developed together with businesses through co-creation and related exchange of information, market dialogue, networking and training. Extensive cooperation with businesses is important as they are responsible for implementing local energy solutions. During the project, energy service companies will participate in defining the content of procurements as part of the market dialogue. In the longer term, the companies will benefit from the project in the form of excellent references.
The project includes real pilot sites in Espoo, Vantaa and Helsinki, where local energy needs and suitable solutions are examined. There are several old and new areas in the capital region where it is possible to implement solutions that have a long-term effect on energy use and carbon dioxide emissions. The cities bring together operators in the pilot areas and enable innovation. Cooperation is important so that the cities and companies together can create locally beneficial solutions instead of sub-optimisation. At the same time, they develop sustainable low-emission energy solutions that support the carbon neutrality and sustainability goals and the cities’ climate work.
The ENPA project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, and the funding was granted by the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council. The project supports the smart specialisation strategy for the Helsinki-Uusimaa region and is part of the joint innovation programme of the cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa (HEVi).
