The Energy Road was an operational environment improvement project which intended to produce development, testing and presentation services for companies specialising in of the use of wood for energy production in North Karelia. The Energy Road off ered small and new companies assistance in developing and testing new innovations and solutions and with the introduction of industry-related products. It also provided an information centre regarding products, services and subcontracting available on the market, company-specifi c studies of operational opportunities and educational trips and seminars regarding the Republic of Karelia.