Electricity and water
As a tenant of Soihtu, the cost of electricity is included in your rent. In addition, at Soihtu Vehkakuja and in most buildings in the Kortepohja Student Village, water consumption is still included in the rent for the time being.
Energy costs make up a significant share of a building’s operating expenses. By using electricity and water responsibly, we can help keep these costs under control. It is also the most sustainable choice for both the environment and society.
Rising property operating costs, including energy consumption, also have a significant impact on rent levels.
As a landlord and real estate developer, we at Soihtu make sure that the electricity and water we use are as environmentally friendly as possible. On this page you will find information about the energy we use and tips for saving energy in everyday life.
The water fee is included to your rent.
In January 2021, Alva’s Green Heat has been used in Soihtu’s apartment buildings. Emission-free Green heat is produced at the Rauhalahti and Keljonlahti power plants with environmentally friendly, provincial wood fuel and Mustankorkea biogas.
In Soihtu Vehkakuja, we have introduced an intelligent heat control system in 2021, which uses artificial intelligence to learn the behavior of properties in different seasons and it takes into account variations in weather conditions. As a result, the apartments have more even thermal conditions throughout the year and consumption is optimal. Energy savings arise when consumption peaks can be cut off, and so-called overheating does not happen.
In addition, Fiksuvesi remote monitoring service is used in Soihtu’s apartment buildings. In the remote monitoring service, the main water meter is monitored in real time in order to analyze changes in water consumption and the system alerts the consumption deviation immediately. This quickly catches up to potential leaks and extra water costs.
Consumption-based water billing will be implemented in Kortepohja Student Village Building C from 1 January 2027 and at Soihtu Vehkakuja in early 2027.
You are invoiced separately for the water consumption. Solutions have been made in Kortepohja Student Village to support the realization of sustainable development in the construction and housing of Soihtu.
In January 2021, Alva’s Green Heat has been used in Soihtu’s apartment buildings. Emission-free Green heat is produced at the Rauhalahti and Keljonlahti power plants with environmentally friendly, provincial wood fuel and Mustankorkea biogas.
In Soihtu Korttelikylä, the tenants are invoiced for the water consumption. Solutions have been made in Korttelikylä to support the realization of sustainable development in the construction and housing of Soihtu. Measuring water consumption per apartment reduces consumption and balances billing. Soihtu Korttelikylä produces solar energy using solar panels placed on the roof, and the site uses all the electricity it produces itself.
As a tenant, how can I influence to water and electricity consumption?
- Report any leaks in taps and the toilet bowl to property maintenance as soon as possible.
- Do not wash dishes under running water.
- When washing laundry, only wash full machine.
- Spend as little time as possible in the shower and prefer general sauna shifts.
- Turn off the lights and other power devices when you don’t need them.
- Do not place furniture or refrigeration equipment in front of radiators to allow warm air to flow into the apartment.
- Make sure that air can flow around the refrigeration equipment in the apartment.
- When charging electrical appliances, disconnect the charger from the wall after use when charging is complete.
- Do not use additional heaters in the apartment – they consume a lot of energy and are a fire safety risk.
- With energy-efficient appliances, you save water and energy.
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