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Electricity contract rivitaloon 2026
Living in a terraced house places consumption between a flat and a detached house. Typical consumption is 3,000-8,000 kWh per year depending on the heating method and the size of the home. In a terraced house, shared walls reduce the heating requirement compared with a detached house.
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Typical consumption
3,000-8,000 kWh/yr
Heating method
District heating, ground-source heating or electric heating
Recommended contract
Spot or fixed
Which electricity contract suits rivitaloon?
Spot price
A spot-priced contract suits a terraced house resident well. Consumption is large enough for the margin to matter, but the risk of price spikes remains manageable.
Fixed electricity contract
A fixed contract offers security and predictability. At a terraced house's consumption level, the price difference to a spot-priced contract is typically 100-200 euros per year.
Estimated annual cost - rivitalo
The estimate is based on average consumption (5,500 kWh/yr). The spot-price estimate is based on a 12-month average price of 7.4 c/kWh (incl. VAT).
Spot (Aalto Energia)
~439 EUR/yr
incl. spot 7.4 c/kWh + margin
Fixed (Vihreä Älyenergia)
~580 EUR/yr
fixed total price
Saving tips - rivitalo
- Check the housing company's heating method - district heating significantly reduces the share of electricity
- Schedule the hot water tank to the cheapest hours with a spot-priced contract
- Use timers for outdoor lights and heating cables in the yard
- Ventilate briefly and effectively - long airing wastes heat
- Consider an air-source heat pump if the terraced house has its own heating system
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a terraced house use?
A typical terraced house's electricity consumption is 3,000-8,000 kWh per year. If the housing company has district heating, consumption is closer to 3,000-5,000 kWh. In an electrically heated terraced house, consumption rises to 6,000-8,000 kWh.
Which electricity contract suits a terraced house?
Both spot-priced and fixed contracts suit terraced house residents. A spot-priced contract typically brings an annual saving of 100-300 euros. A fixed contract is a good choice if you want to avoid price fluctuations.
How does a terraced house's heating method affect the electricity bill?
In a terraced house with district heating, the electricity bill is the lowest because heating is separate. In an electrically heated terraced house, the bill can be 2-3 times higher - in that case the choice of contract becomes more important.
Can you take advantage of cheap spot-price hours in a terraced house?
Yes. If the terraced house has a hot water tank or underfloor heating, you can schedule the heating for the cheapest hours. Washing, dishwashing and EV charging should also be scheduled for the night.
Is there a difference in electricity consumption between a terraced house and a flat?
Yes. A terraced house typically has more own electricity consumption: its own yard (outdoor lights, heating cable), possibly its own hot water tank, and a larger home means more lighting and appliances.