According to a survey by the Lapland Chamber of Commerce, two thirds of Lapland businesses intend to limit their energy consumption. They are also raising prices and investing in energy-efficient solutions.
Two thirds of Lapland businesses plan to limit their energy consumption, according to a survey by the Lapland Chamber of Commerce.
Companies are planning to reduce lighting and heating in particular. They will also respond to rising costs by raising prices and investing in energy-efficient solutions.
In contrast, few companies are considering shifting production to night-time hours during hours of lower electricity prices.
55 companies responded to the Chamber of Commerce’s survey.
Power cuts can undermine industrial competitiveness
Based on a survey by the Chamber of Commerce, the preparation of Lapland companies for power outages varies. Many have different backup power sources and their own generators.
However, in companies with a high energy demand, backup power can cover only a small part of the total electricity demand.
According to Trög, it can weaken the competitiveness of companies operating in Lapland, because customers can get the products elsewhere.
– There is no similar energy crisis in America and Asia. There, for example, steel prices have been falling since the summer. European industry is suffering the most from this energy crisis compared to the rest of the world, says Trög in the Chamber of Commerce’s press release.
A fully booked hotel can be a challenge
The Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the importance of advance communication in power outages. The timing of breaks is also important.
For example, in a fully booked hotel, a power outage can be challenging.
– A power outage that is known for two hours in advance does not have the same effect in individual households as in a full hotel accommodating several hundred people during the busiest breakfast time, the chamber of commerce’s press release says.
According to the Chamber of Commerce, tourism in Lapland is about to experience a peak winter.
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