Inflation in Switzerland rose significantly in October 2026. At an annual rate of 1.5 percent, it is at its highest level since December 2023. Rising energy prices are the main…
Starting in 2025, major electricity providers will be required to demonstrate annual energy savings among end users, and their requirements will double by 2028. For property owners, this means that…
In the canton of Schwyz, the 2025 amendment to the structural plan is already in force for the cantonal authorities and all municipalities. Even before it has been approved by…
In the canton of Schwyz, the cantonal requirement for new buildings to generate their own electricity is to be scaled back. It will not be abolished entirely. Under federal law,…
The Federal Council intends to oblige landlords and condominium owners to install the basic infrastructure for private charging points if tenants or owners request it. Following the conclusion of the…
The Federal Council wants to make it compulsory for landlords and owners’ associations to install basic charging infrastructure as soon as residents request it. The consultation period runs until 12…
Geneva plans to modernise its portfolio of public buildings over the next 13 years at a cost of 1.25 billion Swiss francs. Around 300 priority projects are set to target,…
Photovoltaics have become indispensable to Switzerland’s electricity supply. At the same time, every new grid-connected system creates a new digital vulnerability. An analysis by the National Cybersecurity Testing Institute shows…
Bern is proposing a mandatory refurbishment scheme for energy-inefficient buildings. Anyone currently owning a property with a GEAK rating of E, F or G would be required, depending on the…
Switzerland’s largest battery storage facility is currently in operation in Gurtnellen. Axpo and energieUri have installed two large, adjacent batteries in the Plattischachen industrial park with a combined capacity of…
Building renovations offer an opportunity to make properties more energy-efficient, improve living conditions and sustainably increase value. The new white paper ‘Energy-efficient renovations’ shows readers how to go about it…
Bern is driving forward the debate on a mandatory refurbishment requirement for inefficient older buildings. On 2 September 2026, the Federal Council approved a report outlining binding deadlines for achieving…
Heat pumps are considered key to the energy transition. But starting in 2027, a system’s sustainability will depend on more than just its efficiency. Refrigerants are also taking center stage.…
Tomorrow, Wednesday, ineltec 2026 opens its doors at Messe Zürich. For two days, it will serve as a compact gathering place for the Swiss electrical industry. 209 exhibitors will showcase…
The streets are flooded, the tarmac is sizzling, and the sewerage system is at breaking point. What sounds like a state of emergency is becoming the norm if nothing is…
Locarno is transitioning its municipal building stock to a digital database. This will enable more than 70 properties to be compared in terms of their condition, energy requirements and investment…
The federal government allocates up to 70 million Swiss francs annually for energy efficiency measures—but in 2025, only a little over a third of that amount was utilized. The reason…
In the canton of Lucerne, the solar panel requirement for roof renovations is only due to come into force on 1 March 2025 and is already under fire again. The…
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