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Geneva is allocating 1.25 billion for 300 refurbishment projects

The Canton of Geneva plans to renovate around 300 particularly energy-intensive public buildings by 2038. The programme is allocating 1.25 billion Swiss francs to those properties that account for the…

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Realignment of a former weapons range takes shape

The canton of Vaud can begin planning for the future police academy on the Moudon weapons range, as the canton and the federal government have signed a letter of intent…

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Modernized shopping center boosts usage and energy efficiency

Halter has completed the renovation of the Signy Center and handed it over to its customers. As part of the project, Halter modernized the technical systems and security-related facilities and…

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Restoration brings Eaumorte Bridge back into the townscape

MAULINI SA has completed the restoration of the Eaumorte Bridge. The mid-19th century bridge is one of the oldest in the canton of Geneva and was in need of renovation.…

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La Rasude Lausanne

The city of Lausanne is publishing the plan for the La Rasude district, marking the start of the next stage of one of its most important transformation projects. A new…

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Digital twin makes the invisible visible

ETH Zurich is taking heritage conservation into a new era with AI and extended reality (XR). Its "Heritage" project is turning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Lausanne into a model for sustainable…

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Geneva’s housing policy under pressure

Geneva's LDTR law is one of the strictest housing protection models in Switzerland. A new study shows that although the regulation safeguards existing rents, it exacerbates the housing shortage, with…

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Parliament approves new IOM headquarters in Geneva

Despite the announced job cuts, the Swiss parliament is supporting the demolition and new construction of the IOM headquarters in Geneva with an interest-free loan of CHF 44.7 million. The…

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More inflows to Valais, losses in Zurich and Vaud

Almost 38,000 companies relocated within Switzerland in 2024. In the cantonal competition, Valais recorded the largest net increase in companies, followed by Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Fribourg. Zurich, Vaud and Lucerne…

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Historic spa centres in the canton of Vaud sustainably renovated

The canton of Vaud has successfully completed the renovation of five historic spa buildings, thereby setting an example for the preservation of cultural heritage while at the same time adapting…

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New data centre in Geneva feeds waste heat into the district heating network

Cloud provider INFOMANIAK has put a new data centre into operation in Geneva. It converts 100 per cent of waste heat into heating energy. The facility thus sets new standards…

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Vaud economy between recovery and uncertainty

After two years of weak growth, economic experts are forecasting an economic recovery for the canton of Vaud. The Vaud Economic Commission expects gross domestic product to grow by 1.8%…

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New projects for decarbonisation of the gas industry to start in 2025

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and Gaznat are expanding their collaboration. They are planning three calls for tenders for research and development projects in the field of…

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Energy savings through AI

Romande Energie invests in yord. Thanks to sensors and artificial intelligence, the application from the Fribourg-based start-up optimises heat consumption in buildings. It reduces heating-related energy consumption by up to…

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Enerdrape wins sustainability award from AMAG

Enerdrape was awarded the first AMAG Sustainability Challenge for its geothermal panel. The solution transforms underground spaces into renewable heat sources and saves on drilling. The prize includes 50,000 Swiss…

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New grid platform facilitates self-consumption of solar power and battery storage

The Valais start-up Evaarist is launching the autarcie.ch network platform for more self-sufficiency in your own solar power production. Battery packs are designed to improve the self-consumption of electricity from…

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