PROGRAM

9:00 Coffee
9:00 – 9:10 Introduction to LECo project and NPA program, Henna Ruuska, Centria
9:10 – 9:30 Significance of distributed energy production on region and regional economy, Ari Haapanen, University of Vaasa / The Levón Institute 9:30 – 9:50 The renewable energy municipal audit, Timo Määttä, Motiva Oy
9:50 – 10:10 Energy aid, Mikko Tapojärvi, Tekes: Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation
10:10 – 10:30 Usage of wood is increasing, are there enough energy wood? Tatu Viitasaari, Finnish Forest Center 10:30 – 10:40 Break
10:40 – 11:00 The use of solar heating during winter, Pekka Erkkilä, Centria
11:00 – 11:20 The Metaenergia biogas plant and solid state digestion technology (kiintomädätysteknologia®), Demeca Oy
11:20 – 11:40 Example of energy self-sufficiency: Ii municipality, Irja Ruokamo, Iin Micropolis Oy
11:40 – 12:00 Experiences and challenges of Lohtaja energy co-operative, Pentti Etelämäki, Lohtaja energy co-operative
12:00 – 12:30 Summary of the day, Centria
12:30 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – Visit to heating plant of Lohtaja energy co-operative