District heating, Vantaan Energia Oy, Vantaa, Finland

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Background of emission factor

Vantaan Energia produces district heating in Vantaa. The emission factor for district heating indicates the amount of emissions per kilowatt-hour of heat produced by the company. District heating generated from fossil fuels produces more emissions than heat produced from renewable or emission-free energy sources.

Emission factor category

Emissions from district heating are generated when water is heated. District heating water can be heated by waste heat from power plants or by geothermal energy. The emission factor of district heating depends on the production process and the electricity used in the production.

District heating, Vantaan Energia Oy, Vantaa

Emission factor category / Subcategory	District heating
Country	Finland
Organization	Vantaan Energia Oy
Emission factor	152,83 g/kWh
CO2 / CO2 equivalent	CO2
Quality of the emission factor
Updated	2025
Source	OpenCO2net/ Finnish Energy
More information	Source network id: b8083836b93d584f8a203d0a34f1d129. Efficency calculation method.

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