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Herrfors’ electricity production consists of several energy sources – wind power, hydropower, thermal power and nuclear power – each playing its own role in our electricity generation. We produce electricity both in our own and partly owned power plants, in a responsible and transparent way.
This is Herrfors
Herrfors is the parent company of the Herrfors Group. We are a bilingual energy company with over 115 years of history, producing, selling, and distributing electricity and district heating in Ostrobothnia and Northern Ostrobothnia. Our top priorities are reliable supply, competitive pricing, and environmentally friendly solutions.
Herrfors’ electricity production is based on several energy sources: our own and jointly owned power plants generate electricity from wind, hydro, thermal and nuclear power.
We continuously invest in renewable energy sources, aiming to reduce the share of fossil fuels to below five percent. In addition, we make use of local district heating production: district heating is produced in Ylivieska, Alavieska and Pietarsaari.
At the same time, investments in our network operations focus on modernizing the grid and improving supply reliability. This ensures the network can withstand both current and future production projects as well as weather fluctuations. Herrfors Nät-Verkko builds and maintains an extensive electricity grid in its area to ensure safe and reliable electricity distribution.
Electricity consumption within the distribution area
Ownership and Group Structure
The Herrfors Group is largely owned by local municipalities and regional energy companies. Major owners include Jakobstad’s Jakobstads Energi, Nykarleby Kraftverk in Uusikaarlepyy, and Vetelin Energia. The parent company of the group is Oy Herrfors Ab, which includes subsidiaries such as Katternö Kraft Ab, and the network company Herrfors Nät-Verkko Oy.
Herrfors continues to invest in new energy innovations. In autumn 2024, we commissioned new electric boilers in Ylivieska and a new energy storage facility in Oravainen, which increase production flexibility and reduce the need for expensive biofuel in district heat production. These investments also make it possible to utilise and adjust production more efficiently in the frequency markets.
Looking ahead, Herrfors plans to connect wind power projects to its network and actively monitors developments in the energy sector.
Executive Teams and Boards of Directors
The success of the Herrfors Group is built on skilled and committed people who guide the company towards a sustainable and responsible future. Our executive team is responsible for implementing strategic goals and developing day-to-day operations, while our board of directors ensures the company’s long-term direction and stability.
On this page you can find introductions to the executive and board members of the Herrfors Group companies – experts with diverse experience in the energy sector, business development, and societal engagement. Their shared mission is to ensure that Herrfors continues to be an innovative and reliable partner for its customers and stakeholders well into the future.
The Herrfors Group is a driving force for the local economy, a supporter of regional communities, and a promoter of the green transition. Below you can see how our operations make a difference in the economy, people, and environment.
Herrfors-konsernin vuosikertomus 2025 on julkaistu
Konsernijohtajan katsaus: Hyvin asemoituneina kasvavan kysynnän edessä Sähkönkulutus Suomessa on pysynyt suunnilleen samalla tasolla koko 2000-luvun ajan. Teollisuuden sähkönkäyttö on vähentynyt, pääasiassa siksi, että sanoma- ja aikakauslehtipaperin valmistukseen käytettävän mekaanisen massan energiaintensiivinen tuotanto on vähentynyt merkittävästi. Muiden teollisuudenalojen sähkönkulutus on pysynyt pääosin ennallaan. Palvelu-, kotitalous- ja muiden sektorien sähkönkäyttö on kasvanut vastaavasti kuin teollisuuden käyttö
May 13, 2025 Herrfors-konsernin tilinpäätös 2024 Vuoden 2024 alhainen sähkön markkinahinta heijastui Herrfors-konsernin tilinpäätökseen, jonka tulos laski vuoteen 2023 verrattuna. Vuoden 2024 sähkön keskihinta oli 46 euroa/MWh, mikä on 10 euroa/MWh vähemmän kuin vuonna 2023. Konsernin liikevaihto vuonna 2024 oli 227 miljoonaa euroa, kun se vuonna 2023 oli 257 miljoonaa euroa. Konsernin liikevoitto oli
May 15, 2024 Herrfors-konsernin tilinpäätös 2023 Poikkeuksellisen vuoden 2022 jälkeen, jolloin Herrfors-konserni teki ennätystuloksen, vuosi 2023 palasi normaalimmalle tasolle. Liikevaihto oli 257 miljoonaa euroa, kun se vuonna 2022 oli 334 miljoonaa euroa. Syynä on ensisijaisesti normalisoituneet sähkömarkkinat ja pienempi sähkön tuotantomäärä, jotka laskivat liikevaihtoa. Vuoden 2022 aikana konsernin tuotantolaitokset kävivät kireän sähkömarkkinatilanteen vuoksi pitkiä aikoja
Over 70 local organizations and events supported in 2024
Herrfors’ sponsorship program supports children’s and youth hobbies, cultural events, and the well-being of communities in Ostrobothnia and Northern Ostrobothnia. We believe that a vibrant local community benefits everyone.
Herrfors Group published its first Sustainability Report
Herrfors Group has published its first Sustainability Report, prepared in accordance with the EU’s voluntary VSME standard (Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs). For the first time, the report brings together the Group’s key topics and indicators related to environmental responsibility, social responsibility, and good governance. The report also includes, for the first time,
The Herrfors Group Annual Report 2025 has been published
Group CEO’s Review Well positioned for increased demand Electricity consumption in Finland has remained at roughly the same level throughout the 2000s. Industrial electricity use has decreased, mainly because the electricity-intensive production of mechanical pulp for newspaper and magazine paper has been significantly reduced. Electricity consumption in other industrial sectors has remained largely unchanged. The
Welcome to the Herrfors x FF Jaro Family Football Event on May 19, 2026
Welcome to a fun and active family evening at Project Liv Arena together with Herrfors, FF Jaro, and the City of Jakobstad. During the evening, children will have the opportunity to try different football activities together with players from FF Jaro, and the City of Jakobstad will also be present with its own activity. We
We are looking for a Principal Designer – a key role in building the electricity grid of the future
Do you want to help develop an electricity grid that meets future demands? At Herrfors Nät-Verkko, we are looking for a highly experienced Principal Designer to take responsibility for the overall technical development of the distribution network. In this role, you will directly influence what our regional electricity network will look like in 5–10 years
