How do I switch electricity or gas supplier in Finland?

The short answer

Your supply does not stop when you switch: the cables, pipes and meter stay the same. Only the company that sends the bill changes.

📜 The rules in Finland

Switching supplier

Make the new contract at least two weeks before it should start; the new seller ends your old contract for you. An open-ended contract can be ended with two weeks' notice. A fixed-term contract runs to its end date (after two years if longer).

Official source: energiavirasto.fi · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

You can freely choose your electricity seller; the local network company stays the same. Natural gas sellers can be changed since 2020, but only where a gas network exists and more than one seller operates.

Official source: energiavirasto.fi · Checked 2026-09-27

Cooling-off period

An electricity contract sold by phone binds you only if you accept the written offer afterwards. You can still cancel within 14 days of making the contract. The same 14-day right applies to door-to-door sales.

Official source: kkv.fi · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

Get your details readyTake your latest bill: meter point number, yearly use, and the end date and notice period of your contract.
Compare offersUse the price comparison below and look at the total yearly cost, not only the price per kWh. Check how long the price is fixed.
Sign with the new supplierIn most countries the new supplier arranges the switch, including notice to the old one. Keep the confirmation.
Check the final billRead your meter on the switch date and compare it with the old supplier’s final bill. Any credit must be paid back.

📇 Who to contact

Sahkonhinta.fi officialCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 www.sahkonhinta.fi

EnergiavirastoSupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 029 5050 000 🔗 energiavirasto.fi

KuluttajaliittoIndependent advice for consumersFor advice, template letters and a second opinion🔗 www.kuluttajaliitto.fi

❓ Questions

Will I be without power when I switch?

No. The physical supply continues; only the contract changes.

Can my old supplier charge an exit fee?

That depends on your contract and on the rules in Finland shown on this page. Fees usually only apply to fixed-term, fixed-price contracts.

Can I cancel a new contract?

Contracts made at the door, by phone or online usually have a cooling-off period. The rules for Finland are on this page.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

🧭 Is this still correct?

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