Central
- Overall policy;
- Adopt the National Climate and Energy Strategy;
- Adopt supplementary programms;
- Facilitate international co-operation on energy in the IEA (International Energy Agency) and the NEA (International Energy Agency).
The Energy Authority (under the Ministry of Employment and the Economy )
- Provides expert advice;
- Monitors compliance with the electricity market legislation
- Promotes the operation of the competitive electricity and natural gas markets;
- Grants network permits
- Monitors compliance by system operators with the obligations
- Implements and administers systems promoting the production and use of renewable energy.
Regional State Administrative Agencies (State authorities)
- Issue permits for larger and medium-sized industrial plants.
Regional
Regional Council
- Regional natural resources and the environment plans .
Åland competences
- Resources management;
- Central authorities have legislative competence in the field of nuclear energy, nevertheless, the consent of the Åland Government is required for the construction, possession and operation of a nuclear power plant and the handling and stockpiling of materials in Åland.
Local
- Energy management;
- Distribute electricity and district heating;
- Issue environmental permits needed by smaller plants and facilities;
- The bigger municipalities have their own energy production companies.
Responsible ministries/bodies
Regional State Administrative Agencies
Regional Council
Åland Government
Municipalities
Sources:
Act 2014/7 on regional development and the management of Structural Fund operations
Act on the autonomy of Åland (1991/1144), Section 18 and 27
AFLRA portal, Good living environment
Ministry of Environment portal, Environmental protection
The Energy Authority
Local Government Act 410/2015.
Energy and Climate Roadmap 2050
