Elenia Verkko Oyj is the main grid in Haapajärvi, Haapavesi, Hailuoto, Kalajoki, Kärsämäki, Merijärvi, Nivala, Oulainen, Pyhäjoki, Pyhäjärvi, Raahe, Reisjärvi, Siikajoki and Siikalatva, and serves parts of Alavieska and Ylivieska.
Outage information
Moving to North Ostrobothnia
North Ostrobothnia has 30 municipalities. Electricity is delivered by grids including Elenia Verkko Oyj, Oulun Seudun Sähkö Verkkopalvelut, Caruna, Herrfors Nät-Verkko Oy Ab and 8 more; the company for your home depends on its address.
Municipalities and electricity grids
Sources, checked 8 November 2026
- data.stat.fi/api/classifications/v2/classifications/kunta_1_20260101/classificationItems
- data.stat.fi/api/classifications/v2/correspondenceTables/kunta_1_20260101%23maakunta_1_20260101/maps
- energiavirasto.fi/verkonhaltijat-kartalla
- verkkotietopiste.fi/geoserver/vtp/wfs (vtp:action_area_WFS)
- inspire-wfs.maanmittauslaitos.fi/inspire-wfs/au/ows (au:AdministrativeUnit)
- geo.stat.fi/geoserver/wfs (vaestoruutu:vaki2025_1km_kp)
Grid coverage in this region
Oulun Seudun Sähkö Verkkopalvelut is the main grid in Kempele, Liminka, Lumijoki, Muhos, Tyrnävä, Utajärvi and Vaala, and serves parts of Oulu and Siikalatva.
Outage informationCaruna is the main grid in Kuusamo, Pudasjärvi and Taivalkoski, and serves parts of Oulu.
Outage informationHerrfors Nät-Verkko Oy Ab is the main grid in Alavieska and Ylivieska, and serves parts of Nivala.
Outage informationIin Energia is the main grid in Ii, and serves parts of Oulu.
Outage informationKajave is the main grid in Pyhäntä, and serves parts of Muhos, Siikalatva, Taivalkoski and Vaala.
Outage informationOulun Energia Sähköverkko is the main grid in Oulu, and serves parts of Ii.
Outage informationVerkko Korpela is the main grid in Sievi, and serves parts of Kalajoki and Ylivieska.
Outage informationHaukiputaan Sähköosuuskunta serves parts of Oulu.
Raahen Energia serves parts of Raahe.
Outage informationRantakairan Sähkö serves parts of Ii.
Outage informationSavon Voima Verkko serves parts of Pyhäntä.
Outage informationQuestions about moving here
Which electricity grids serve North Ostrobothnia?
North Ostrobothnia is served by 12 grid companies: Elenia Verkko Oyj, Oulun Seudun Sähkö Verkkopalvelut, Caruna, Herrfors Nät-Verkko Oy Ab, Iin Energia, Kajave, Oulun Energia Sähköverkko, Verkko Korpela, Haukiputaan Sähköosuuskunta, Raahen Energia, Rantakairan Sähkö and Savon Voima Verkko. The municipality table shows the main grid first and the other companies serving some areas after it. A regional or municipal name alone cannot determine the company for every address. Open the local grid company's website to check its precise distribution area.
How is the grid company identified in North Ostrobothnia?
We match the Energy Authority's distribution areas to municipality boundaries and population data. The first company listed serves the largest share of residents in that municipality. Other listed companies operate in parts of it. This is a directory for finding the relevant companies, rather than an address-level lookup or a statement about a current outage.
Can I choose my electricity grid company?
The grid company is determined by your address. You can choose the company that sells you electricity, subject to the electricity contract's terms. Check your current bill or ask the landlord which grid serves the home, then compare sellers separately. A seller's name on a bill does not necessarily identify the local distribution company.
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