In Finland, the persistent use of oil for heating has become evident as temperatures drop during winter. Many cities still rely on fossil fuels, particularly heavy oil, for their district heating systems. According to Juha Kuivinen, leader of district heating operations at energy company Adven, these volumes are considerable on a national scale, illustrating a gap between energy policy intentions and actual practices on the ground. Despite the government's push for renewable energy solutions, data gathered by Ilta-Sanomat indicates that they are still insufficient to meet Finland's heating demands during extreme cold periods. Large energy companies continue to burn tens of tons of fuel oil, highlighting an ongoing dependency on fossil fuels despite the availability of renewable alternatives. This reliance poses challenges for households, industries, and apartment associations, who are facing escalating energy bills as new solutions aimed at sustainability emerge but fail to provide immediate relief. With winters becoming increasingly cold, especially as Helsinki experiences particularly notable January temperatures, there are concerns about the sustainability of heating practices in Finland. The frequency of such cold months may increase, prompting discussions about energy policy reform and the need for more robust renewable heating solutions, lest Finland remains trapped in a cycle of reliance on fossil fuels that contradicts its climate ambitions.