Prices – Monthly Heating Property
Overall average prices and price forecasts for district heating €/MWh (incl. VAT) 2023-2027*
| VAT | Basic fee (alv 0%) | Energy price (alv 0%) | |
| 2023 | 24.3 | 17.7 | 83.7 |
| 2024 | 25.2 | 18.7 | 83.8 |
| 2025 | 24.5 | 19.4 | 76.9 |
| 2026 forecast | 23.7 | 19.7 | 73.0 |
| 2027 forecast | 23.0 | 19.9 | 70.1 |
*Value Added Tax (VAT) increased on 1 September 2024 from 24% to 25.5%. For the realised figures, actual energy prices (€ / MWh) and total basic charges (€) have been used. Energy volumes are based on Helen’s standard annual and monthly distribution forecast (MWh).
We are making significant investments in the clean transition to reduce district heating emissions and prices. This lowers our energy production costs and increases fixed costs. Therefore, it is possible that the ratio between energy charges and basic charges will be adjusted without changing the forecast for the overall average price.
The district heating price outlook is clearly declining and more competitive than before
District heating pricing is based on its value creation capability, competition in the heating market, and incurred costs. In the early 2020s, the price of district heating was strongly affected by global political instability, which raised the prices of commodities (including electricity, fuels, and emission allowances). The situation and outlook in commodity markets have stabilised, which evens out district heating prices. In addition, in recent years we have made significant investments in clean energy production and new energy flexibility solutions, enabling more reasonable heating energy production costs. As a result, the short-term price outlook for district heating is clearly declining and more competitive than before.
The forecast for the VAT-free overall average price of district heating for 2026 will decrease by an average of 3.6% compared to 2025.
Frequently asked questions about district heating pricing
Basic fee from July 1, 2024
The basic feee is a monthly fee primarily based on the property's usage power. The usage power is determined by the maximum daily average power consumption measured between October 1 and March 31 of the previous 36 months.
The basic fee also takes into account the property-specific energy efficiency effect, which is determined based on the average temperature of the district heating water returning from the property. If the coefficient is 1, it does not affect the basic price.
The basic price is reviewed once a year and the changes take effect on July 1.
| Usage power | Basic fee per year (VAT 0%) |
|---|---|
| 0–87 kW | 74 €/kW (minimum 706 €/year) |
| 87 kW | 6,438 € |
| 87–210 kW | 6,438 + 55 €/kW for the exceeding share |
| 210 kW | 13,203 € |
| 210–650 kW | 13,203 € + 32 €/kW for the exceeding share |
| 650 kW | 27,283 € |
| Over 650 kW | 27,283 € + 24 €/kW for the exceeding share |
Examples of the calculation formula are provided below.
Basic price
Enter usage power to see estimated yearly basic price. If only the design power is known, the usage power can be estimated at 55% of the design power. Entering the temperature of return water refines the estimate.
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Energy efficiency effect
The basic price also takes into account the property-specific energy efficiency effect, which is determined based on the average value of hourly measurements taken between October 1 and March 31 of the previous 36 months for the return temperature of district heating water.
The energy efficiency effect is the coefficient used in the basic price calculation and varies between 0.7-1.6. For most properties, the coefficient is 1.00, which means that the average return temperature is between 35-45 °C. The effect of one degree on the energy efficiency effect is 0.02 between 20-35 °C and 0.03 between 45-65 °C.
Usage Power and Energy efficiency effect take into account 2 decimal places.
Usage power between 0 - 87 kW
Example: Usage power 50.00 kW and Energy efficiency effect 1.00
(50 kW * €74/kW) * 1.00 = € 3,700/year
Usage power between 87 - 210 kW
Example: Usage power 100.00 kW and Energy efficiency effect 1.10
[ € 6,438 + (100-87) kW * €55/kW ] * 1.10 = € 7,868/year
Usage power between 210 - 650 kW
Example: Usage power 500.00 kW and Energy efficiency effect 0.90
[ € 13,203 + (500-210) kW * €32/kW ] * 0.90 = € 20,235/year
Usage power over 650 kW
Example: Usage power 1000.00 kW and Energy efficiency effect 1.00
[ € 27,283 + (1000-650) kW * € 24/kW ] * 1.00 = € 35,683/year
Other prices
Monthly Heating Property price list effective as of 1 Jan 2026 (pdf)
Monthly Heating Property price list effective as of 1 July 2025 (pdf)
Monthly Heating Property price list effective as of 1 Jan 2025 (pdf)
Monthly Heating Property price list effective as of 1 July 2024 (pdf)
Monthly Heating Property price list effective as of 1 Jan 2024 (pdf)
District heating price list effective as of 1 October 2023 (pdf)
When ordering a district heating connection, we will bring the district heating pipe to the district heating meter. Additionally, we will review the contractor's installation plan and inspect the equipment before commissioning.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| District heating advice | Free |
| Service for equipment renewal | Free |
| Consumption monitoring service | Free |
| Additional services | See price list |
Approximately 10-40% of a property's heat consumption is used for heating domestic hot water. The district heating bill shows the actual energy consumption in which the energy used for water heating is not separated. However, you can estimate the proportion of the payment used for heated hot water as follows:
If necessary, you can estimate the consumption of warm hot water by multiplying the hot water consumption by the general average of 0.4. Multiply the consumption of warm hot water (m³) by the average price of heating water, which is based on the average of Helen's energy prices €4.65/m³ for the year 2025 and €4.40/m³ based on the 1 January 2026 price list. The estimated payment includes value-added tax (VAT). The estimated payment does not take into account the basic fee of district heating.
The impact of warm hot water on the energy fee (VAT 0%) = hot water consumption (m³) * 0.4 * €4.40/m³
A separate sub-meter can also be installed in the property for warm domestic water, which provides accurate measurement data on the cost of warm domestic water.
Eco Heat Bio
By upgrading your property's heating to Eco Heat Bio, you can concretely reduce your property's carbon footprint and promote the production of local and renewable energy. Eco Heat Bio is produced with renewable, wood-based biomass that is sourced from certified providers and is verified by origin certificates.
2,90 €/MWh (VAT 0 %). A lower price is possible for large-scale orders.
Eco Heat Flow
By upgrading your heating to Eco Heat Flow, you can concretely reduce your property's carbon footprint and promote the production of local and CO2-free energy. Eco Heat Flow is produced in Helen's heat pump facilities. The origin of the heat is verified with the renewable heat and waste heat origin certificates granted by the Energy Authority.
5,90 €/MWh (VAT 0 %)