The aim of the paper described here was to clarify the potential of decreasing\nthe use of fossil fuels regionally. According to Finnish national obligations,\nthe use of oil and other fossil fuels should be minimised by 2030. The study\ncombines the regional consumption of primary energy sources with national\nobligations introduced in the national climate and energy strategy. This set\nup a basis when evaluating the regional state of future energy supply for 2030.\nThe paper utilises the region of South Savo as a case study. In the region, the\nconsumption of renewable energy sources is already above the national average,\nbut it can be increased further by 2030. Wood fuels and especially forest\nbiomass have regionally a major role. Local and national targets, support\nschemes and willingness to invest play key roles when increasing the use of\nrenewable energy sources in the future.
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