Basic Electricity
Basic Electricity is an electricity contract which is valid until further notice and an easy and reliable choice for all homes. Basic Electricity is a particularly great option for those living in an apartment and for holiday homes.
A reliable and carefree electricity contract for your home
Basic Electricity is an electricity contract which is valid until further notice and an easy, carefree option without commitment. Basic Electricity is a great choice for those living in an apartment and for holiday homes.
The energy price of the contract remains steady, helping you avoid price fluctuations. The price of energy may change if there are significant changes in the electricity market. We announce any price changes at least one month before the new price enters into force.
See electricity price lists and terms
Basic Electricity is Helen’s electricity contract subject to the supply obligation for customers who have signed their Basic Electricity contract before 31 August 2022 and whose consumption location is in Helsinki. Currently, Helen offers Exchange Electricity and Consumption Electricity contracts to its customers who are within the scope of the supply obligation.
Contract information
- The contract is valid until further notice with a 14-day notice period
- The price remains steady, taking into account seasonal fluctuations in the electricity market
- The contract includes the electricity accident insurance cover for your entire family
- The origin of electricity complies with the production mix of electricity produced in Finland: nuclear power 14 %, fossils 81 %, renewables 5 % (2023). You can easily switch to Renewable or Carbon-free electricity with our additional services.
- The prices below include VAT 25.5 %.
Basic Electricity
Basic Electricity is an electricity contract which is valid until further notice and an easy and reliable choice for all homes.
Origin of electricity
The origin of the electricity contract without additional services is mixed electricity. The origin of mixed electricity is based on the distribution of electricity production in Finland, from which electricity produced from verified renewable energy sources has been deducted. If you wish, you can update the origin of your contract's electricity with the Renewable or Carbon-Free additional services.
The specific carbon dioxide emissions of mixed electricity are 554.9 g/kWh and the amount of used nuclear fuel is 0.44 mg/kWh. See also the origin and specific emissions of all the electricity we sell.
Review the origins of electricity with different options:
| Energy source | % |
|---|---|
| Fossil sources | 81 |
| Nuclear power | 14 |
| Renewable sources | 5 |
| Energy source | % |
|---|---|
| Nuclear power | 100 |
| Energiamuoto | % |
|---|---|
| Uusiutuvat | 100 |
Get your positive energy from Helen
Reliable energy company
We are a reliable and secure partner for our customers in the midst of the energy transition with our experience spanning more than 100 years. We offer an extensive range of the best energy solutions and digital services for our customers.
Free Oma Helen service
Oma Helen gives you a quick overall picture of your electricity usage, and you will keep on top of your energy matters. Oma Helen is available at any time of the day or night, at the most convenient time for you.
Electricity accident cover for the whole family is included in the contract
As an electrical accident can happen to anyone at any time, all Helen’s electricity customers get free electricity accident insurance cover in connection with the contract.
As our electricity contract customer, you get a 20% discount on home insurance from Fennia
As a Fennia home insurance customer, you are also eligible for a corresponding discount on many other insurance products from Fennia. You will receive the benefit when you buy home insurance online after buying an electricity contract.