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New investor for window and door manufacturer

Nuavo has become the majority shareholder in the Jura-based door and window manufacturer Domofen. This is the company's first investment to provide capital and expertise in partnership with a group…

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Berner Kantonalbank focusses on climate-friendly mortgages

The Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) supports sustainable renovation with mortgages at preferential conditions. To this end, BEKB has teamed up with the Bernese online platform myky. The mortgages are based on…

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EnergyEspace MittellandSustainability

Saane water to heat Freiburg

Groupe E wants to utilise the water of the Saane to generate renewable heat for the greater Fribourg area. The PLACAD project provides for the expansion of an existing heating…

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District heating project in Bern utilises the River Aare as an energy source

Energie Wasser Bern (ewb) is examining the establishment of a heating network in the north-east of Bern. Ewb also wants to utilise the heat from the River Aare as an…

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Takeover secures jobs and orders in Freiburg

Burkhalter Holding AG is taking over the employees and business of Etablissements Techniques Fragnière (ETF). Two new companies founded by the Zurich-based building technology specialist will continue ETF's activities in…

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Sustainable construction projects launched in Germany and abroad

Implenia has won tenders for major contracts in Switzerland and Germany. The construction contracts have a total volume of CHF 160 million.

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Kerzers inaugurates district heating

Groupe E has inaugurated its district heating plant in Kerzers. The energy supplier's third-largest plant to date will have a capacity of 31 megawatts when completed and will supply 61,000…

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Neue Regelungen für Kreislaufwirtschaft treten Anfang 2025 in Kraft

Enerdrape wurde für ihr geothermisches Paneel mit der ersten AMAG Sustainability Challenge ausgezeichnet. Die Lösung verwandelt unterirdische Räume in erneuerbare Wärmequellen und spart dabei Bohrungen. Der Preis umfasst 50’000 Franken…

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Prices for property in Bern remain on an upward trend

Rents and prices for flats and houses in the canton of Bern are currently around 3.3 per cent higher than in the previous year. This is due to population growth…

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Boost My Startup Challenge 2024

The storage of carbon dioxide plays an important role in climate protection. Innovative technologies enable the conversion of CO2 into sustainable materials, which makes a significant contribution to reducing emissions.

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Solar park project completed five months earlier than planned

With the help of Groupe E Greenwatt, Nexans has put 4000 solar modules with an output of 1.7 megawatts into operation on ten roofs at its site in Cortaillod. With…

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Relocation and continuation of services

Cilander sells its properties in Herisau, with the western part of the site being taken over by Herold Taxi AG. After Cilander ceases production in Herisau, Herold Taxi AG will…

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Expansion of the photovoltaic system in Schönenwerd

Fashion Fish in Schönenwerd is expanding its photovoltaic system to cover the majority of its energy requirements with solar power. This is a further step towards sustainable energy use and…

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Future-oriented urban development in Bern

The visionary Wankdorfcity 3 project is taking shape in Bern, creating new residential and living space. The building permit granted lays the foundation for a lively neighbourhood that will provide…

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Apartments in Locle presented for older people

On October 3, 2024, the open day was held at Avenue Technicum 11 in Locle, where specially adapted apartments for older people and people with reduced mobility were presented. The…

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Energy contract signed for sustainable neighbourhood in Romont

Groupe E and the Fribourg Cantonal Institute for Active Land Policy (KAAB) have signed a 40-year energy contract for the La Maillarde neighbourhood in Romont. It includes the supply of…

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EnBW acquires enersis to promote digital twins in the energy sector

Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW) has acquired enersis Suisse AG and enersis Europe GmbH to strengthen its expertise in digitized distribution networks and Smart Grids. Enersis will continue to operate as…

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World first: Intelligent plant care for indoors and outdoors

Boum, a spin-off of the University of Bern, has launched its smart plant care system for indoor spaces. The system allows for autonomous plant care in living rooms and offices…

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