Energiatehokkaaseen

Energiatehokkaaseen is the illative singular form of the Finnish adjective energiatehokas, meaning energy-efficient. In Finnish, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in case and number. When energiatehokas describes a noun in illative, the form becomes energiatehokkaaseen. The corresponding plural illative form is energiatehokkaisiin.

Usage and meaning

Energiatehokkaaseen is used to express movement toward, arrival at, or a target described as energy-efficient, or to indicate a purpose related to energy efficiency. It commonly appears in contexts about buildings, systems, technologies, and policies aimed at reducing energy consumption. Examples include construction, procurement criteria, and sustainability programs.

Common phrases and examples

- energiatehokkaaseen rakennukseen (into an energy-efficient building)

- energiatehokkaaseen ratkaisuun (toward an energy-efficient solution)

- investoida energiatehokkaaseen käyttöön (invest in energy-efficient use)

Translation

The form translates roughly as “to an energy-efficient …” or “into energy-efficient …,” with the exact English rendering depending on the verb and the noun it governs.

Notes

Energiatehokas is formed from energia (energy) and tehos (efficacy) and is part of standard Finnish adjective inflection. Energetic policy, architectural guidelines, and sustainability literature frequently use energiatehokkaaseen to specify targets or directions that emphasize energy efficiency.