Extending the operating life of the Gösgen and Leibstadt nuclear power stations to 80 years is technically feasible and, in the most likely scenarios, economically viable as well. This is shown in a report adopted by the Federal Council. The retrofitting work would cost between 0.7 and 1.2 billion

In the 2025 financial year, Stadtwerk Winterthur generated CHF 36 million, around CHF 10 million more than in the previous year. This is attributed to low temperatures and favourable energy procurement. Meanwhile, the expansion of renewable energy is

Ahead of the referendum on June 14, 2026, the focus of the Swiss residential real estate market is shifting to housing policy proposals and the national 10 million initiative. At the same time, slightly higher long-term interest rates are making valuations more sensitive, while the structural

Across Switzerland, investment in new construction fell by 2.7 percent in 2024. In Ticino, this decline comes against the backdrop of an already tense situation. The vacancy rate fell from 2.08% to 1.92% in the space of a year, marking the first significant downward trend in years. What sounds like

Today, fewer apartments are being built per capita than at any time since the 1950s.this historically low level of construction activity is having an impact on housing prices and rents.in addition, tight regulations make it difficult to create sufficient living

The ImmoScout24 Purchase Index has analysed price trends for detached houses and flats listed for sale in April 2026. Compared with the previous month, prices for detached houses have fallen slightly, whilst prices for flats have remained

The North American representative of insurer Zurich has unveiled a new video telematics initiative as part of National Construction Safety Week. The aim is to promote safe driving behaviour on construction projects and thus reduce risks for construction stakeholders. The initiative is part of a

Three-quarters of St. Gallen’s population would support a wind farm within the city limits. This is shown by a study conducted by the University of St. Gallen. However, opponents reject the idea far more emotionally than supporters endorse it. The fact that the wind turbines are sourced from

Industrielle Werke Basel (IWB) posted a profit of 149 million Swiss francs in the 2025 financial year, exactly the same as the previous year. Revenue, however, fell, whilst capital expenditure

ewl energie wasser luzern posted a profit of 38 million Swiss francs in 2025. Although lower energy prices and reduced sales of natural gas caused total revenue to fall by 3.8 per cent to 374 million Swiss francs, turnover in the heating division rose significantly by 14 per

The Rivora Collective Foundation received the awards for Best Residential Properties 2026 and Best Pension Fund 2026. The awards are presented by IAZI in Zurich. Rivora is a long-standing partner of Auwiesen Immobilien

The electricity producer aventron produced around 15 per cent less renewable electricity in the 2025 financial year than in the previous year. Nevertheless, the company reported solid financial figures with net revenue of CHF 120.5 million and a net profit for the year of CHF 10.3

Zurich-based Hanser Consulting AG has confirmed that the Graubünden-based energy supplier Repower generates more added value for the canton than energy companies outside the canton. The study commissioned by Repower is intended to serve as a basis for discussion for the future hydropower

For years, Zug was synonymous with low corporate taxes. Now the ranking is changing. Lucerne has lowered its rate again and moved to the top. This is more than just a fiscal side note. It is a signal in the increasingly fierce competition for companies, investments and

The debate sounds simple. Less immigration, less pressure. But space works differently. Where living space is scarce, workers are in demand and mobility has long been organised across borders, a hard limit often only shifts the pressure further. This is precisely what makes the 10 million vote so

Sixth place among 241 European regions in the innovation ranking, 60 million francs in funding by 2027 and a blockchain ecosystem that attracts international corporations. Ticino is building a new self-image as a business location. The real estate industry is observing this change with growing

Sika is expanding its activities in Central Asia with the founding of a new subsidiary in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The company, which specialises in construction chemicals, intends to improve its market access and customer proximity in the

The new Helvetia Housing Report has analysed the moving patterns of 55- to 74-year-olds. When moving house, this generation tends to prefer out-of-town locations or moving abroad. This frees up central properties, which are then used more space-efficiently by younger

The delegates have decided to rename the former Elektra Birseck (EBM) cooperative as Primeo Energie Cooperative. This marks the final completion of the transition from EBM to Primeo Energie. They also doubled the contribution to the energy fund to 4 million Swiss

The supply of condominiums reached a new high in 2025 with around 101,000 advertised properties. Despite this record supply, demand remains high according to an analysis by ImmoScout24 and partners, and the average advertising period is

The 108th immoTable Ticino in Savosa showed the extent to which the Ticino economic region is changing in the area of tension between energy, housing and investment. New energy concepts for real estate, the future of affordable housing and the question of how Ticino can become more attractive and

Ticino is simultaneously an area of innovation, a transit hub and a challenging property market. It is precisely this tension that makes the canton so relevant for the property sector and for investors from the rest of

The construction chemicals group Sika has reported revenue of CHF 2.49 billion for the first quarter of 2026, representing growth of 0.9 per cent in local currencies. The main drivers of growth were gains in market share across all regions. In Swiss francs, revenue fell by 7 per

Repower achieved an operating result of CHF 133 million and a profit of CHF 101 million in 2025. This is 24 and 27 per cent less than in the previous year. The lower water volumes in the Graubünden hydropower plants had a negative impact on electricity

In 2025, the AEW Group generated total revenue of CHF 833 million, 4.2 per cent less than in the previous year. At CHF 131 million, the operating profit was CHF 24 million higher than in the previous year, thanks to one-off effects. The Group invested CHF 94

In March 2026, consumer sentiment in Switzerland stood at - 43 points. 8 points below the previous year's level and the lowest level since the beginning of 2024. Households are more pessimistic about the economy, finances and major purchases. Geopolitical tensions are weighing on sentiment. SECO

Is the heyday of sustainability already over? What was once a new departure and a will to shape the future is increasingly losing weight in day-to-day operations. Short-term solutions are being prioritized among cost, market and usage issues, while structural decisions are being postponed. Yet now

The Zurich City Electricity Works (ewz) posted a profit of CHF 303 million on turnover of CHF 1.44 billion in 2025. During the year under review, the energy supplier invested CHF 244 million in networks, power stations and shareholdings. In addition, the ERZ district heating network was

Confidence in the Swiss property market is rising significantly among local residents. EY cites the stable economy, high level of legal certainty and Switzerland’s robust attractiveness as a business location – despite global changes – as the reasons for

In 2025, BKW generated revenue of CHF 4,544 million, 4.8 per cent less than in the previous year. Profit fell to CHF 561 million, compared with CHF 790 million the previous year. The decline is partly attributable to a write-down of CHF 113 million on a coal-fired power station in