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IneltecSwiss electrical industry celebrates a powerful comeback

After seven years, ineltec returns to Messe Zürich on 11 and 12 September. With a newly focussed concept, the leading electrical trade fair welcomes 162 exhibitors and numerous experts from…

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Expert group ignores referendum and constitutional mandate

A group of experts is proposing savings measures for the Fonds de Roulement for non-profit housing developers in order to ease the burden on the federal budget. This proposal has…

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Breakthrough in quantum computing technology

Google researchers have made significant progress in error correction in quantum computers. By generating a stable logical quantum bit from 97 error-prone quantum bits, they have come a big step…

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Expansion of electromobility in Switzerland

Swiss Post and the agricultural cooperative fenaco are planning to set up a fast-charging network for e-cars using renewable electricity with a joint venture. The first 50 should be ready…

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EnergyEastern SwitzerlandSustainability

New battery storage system for Gossau ensures grid stability

Stadtwerke Gossau now has a battery storage facility with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts. It was supplied, installed and commissioned by Axpo. The large storage system is designed to compensate…

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District heating network in the canton of Aargau is growing

Regionalwerke AG Baden buys AEW Energie AG's shares in Fernwärme Siggenthal AG. RWB now holds a 27.3 per cent stake in FWS.

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Espace MittellandCompanyEnergy

New energy supplier for Uettligen

CKW has taken over the Uettligen heating network. With this acquisition, the Central Swiss energy supplier intends to continue its decarbonisation strategy.

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EnergyMobilitySustainability

Fire services rely on climate-friendly hydrogenated vegetable oil

Die Gebäudeversicherung Kanton Zürich (GVZ) geht ein Pilotprojekt mit alternativem Kraftstoff an. Fünf Feuerwehren sollen ihre Fahrzeuge dabei mit hydriertem Pflanzenöl betanken. Der Biotreibstoff wird aus gebrauchten Speiseölen und -fetten…

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Energy generation and cooling: façades at the centre of research

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) has analysed the potential for greenery and solar panels on building facades. According to the corresponding study and statements by researcher Silvia…

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Bernese timber construction and carpenters plan joint training centre

The Swiss Timber Construction Association Bern Section and the Bernese Association of Master Carpenters will build a joint training centre in Lützelflüh. It should be completed by spring 2028.

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Network meeting on the topic of sponge city and circular construction

TecLab invites you to a networking event on October 28 to discuss the sponge city concept. Experts will talk about how the concept can be implemented in practice and what…

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Research into resource-efficient construction driven forward at NEST

The STEP2 module in the research and innovation building NEST at Empa was inaugurated on August 29. It provides a platform to test innovative, resource-efficient construction technologies, including a 3D-printed…

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Pilot project launched to monetize climate performance in the construction sector

Timber Finance introduces a new tool that allows builders and investors to monetize their climate performance through CO2 storage certificates. A pilot phase for the procedure is set to begin…

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Modern office design with innovative lighting installation

The electrical installations for the new offices of a household appliance supplier have been completed. The lighting installation in particular plays a central role and promotes flexibility and efficiency in…

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Successful drilling of Haute-Sorne geothermal project completed

A borehole 4000 meters deep has been successfully completed as part of a deep geothermal energy pilot project in Haute-Sorne. The collected data aims to advance the use of geothermal…

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Sustainability standard introduced for Swiss real estate funds

Swiss Sustainable Finance has developed a standardized questionnaire on the sustainability of real estate funds. This aims to increase transparency in real estate transactions and provide investors with a uniform…

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Building program for energy-efficient renovations records record demand

The Swiss federal and cantonal building program recorded a record year in 2023, with 528 million francs allocated for energy-efficient renovations. The funded measures help reduce CO₂ emissions and energy…

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Portfolio expanded with third green bond

Zug Estates has issued another Green Bond worth 100 million Swiss francs. The bond is targeted at institutional investors and aims to further promote the sustainable development of real estate…

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