Environment
District heating and electricity are part of urban technology. They
significantly reduce local emissions, thus increasing the comfort of our
residential environment. Hence, energy production has a particular
responsibility for the management of environmental impacts. District heating has
its own environmental management system. Many energy companies have already
carried out this management system. Some companies have certified their
environmentally damaging operations. These measures guarantee constant
development of environmental issues and environmental awareness in all
activities. The development of environmental protection is described in
environmental reports, which are published in connection with annual reports or
as separate reports.
Investment in flue gas purification in power plants and heating plants e.g.
electrostatic precipitators for dust separation, desulphurisation and low-NOx
burners for is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the
environmental licence. Flue gases are usually conducted into chimneys more than
a hundred metres high, which contributes to the reduction of emissions. Constant
air quality measurements ensure a healthy living environment.