Helen
Summary
An excavator on the street and site fencing on the pavement are a familiar sight in Helsinki in summer. Maintenance of the district heating and cooling networks is scheduled for the warmer season, when works can be carried out with minimal disruption while ensuring that heating and cooling operate reliably all year round.
Summer is the optimal time for maintenance and renewal work on the district heating network. The ground is unfrozen and heating demand is low, allowing ageing infrastructure to be repaired and upgraded with minimal disruption to everyday life in the city.
The reliability of Helsinki’s district heating supply exceeds 99.9 percent. This high level is based on long-term maintenance and proactive investments. Parts of the network were built decades ago, and pipes are replaced before reaching the end of their lifecycle. Regular maintenance not only improves reliability but also enhances energy efficiency and reduces heat losses.
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