The Grand Council of the Canton of Aargau has decided to continue the Energy for Buildings funding programme only until 2026 for the time being. Despite an increase in the budget to CHF 97.2 million, the duration of the programme will be limited to two years. The reason for this is uncertainty

The sustainable apartment buildings in Fischermätteli in Burgdorf BE, which will be realised by Strüby Unternehmungen in 2023, are the first project to be awarded the demanding Minergie site

Two graduates of the OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule have developed an innovative tool that provides precise energy forecasts for photovoltaic systems and increases the efficiency of the

The canton of Schaffhausen takes stock of the progress of the climate strategy it has introduced. The "climate figures" provide valuable insights into the measures that have been implemented, but also into the challenges that still need to be overcome in order to achieve the ambitious

With PinCH 4.0, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed software that makes industrial processes more energy-efficient and cost-saving. The integration of heat storage systems can significantly reduce energy consumption, as an analysis at food manufacturer HACO

The energy company Eaton and the agrivoltaics specialist Insolight have agreed on extensive cooperation. Eaton's energy management system is intended to optimise the power supply on

The Alpnach military airfield is getting a new car park for vehicles and a multifunctional extension. The Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport is investing CHF 18 million in the project. The ground-breaking ceremony took place on 21

The federal and cantonal building program had a record year in 2023: 528 million francs were paid out for energy-efficient renovations. The subsidized measures help to reduce CO₂ and energy consumption and promote the

A recent study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows how facade greening and solar panels on buildings can be effectively combined to meet the challenges of global warming. The results offer valuable insights and practical recommendations for building owners and

Empa has opened the latest extension to its NEST innovation building, the "STEP2" unit. The module brings together pioneering technologies and materials that pave the way for sustainable construction and provide marketable solutions for the construction

In view of the acute housing shortage in the city of Zurich, the idea of adding storeys to existing buildings across the board is gaining in importance. A recently submitted initiative calls for building regulations to be amended to make it easier to add storeys in urban areas - with wood as the

Hybrid construction methods, in which different materials such as wood, concrete and steel are combined, are becoming increasingly important in modern architecture and civil engineering. These innovative construction methods not only fulfil today's requirements for sustainability and energy

Hälg AG is testing the AI-based software technology R8 Digital Operator at its headquarters in St. Gallen to reduce energy consumption in buildings. The pilot project aims to determine the energy-saving potential of building control. The software uses AI algorithms to monitor and automatically

Green-Y Energy AG has successfully completed a financing round of 3 million Swiss francs, led by Swiss Capital Global Impact Fund AG. The company from Hasle near Burgdorf plans to use the funds to optimize and market its innovative compressed air energy storage technology. This technology stores

Immatica AG has received the building permit for a modern commercial building in Kaltenbach, equipped with advanced photovoltaic and storage technology to maximize energy efficiency and reduce CO2

In the canton of Vaud, investments are being made in innovative waste heat utilization technologies to increase energy efficiency and significantly reduce CO2

St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) has initiated a partnership with Norm Technologies from Zurich to analyze and improve the energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of buildings. This collaboration aims to offer innovative energy solutions and supports SAK's goal of achieving net-zero

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) aims to recover all waste heat, including from the micro data center, in its research building NEST and integrate it into the heating system. This will make NEST a pilot plant for the EU research project

In a recent study commissioned by the Federal Council, the Council for Spatial Planning (ROR) analysed the future prospects of peripheral regions in Switzerland. The results call for a broader view of peripheral areas - in both rural and urban contexts. The report offers innovative approaches to

The latest extension to the wastewater treatment plant in Appenzell I.Rh., a state-of-the-art solar folding roof, marks significant progress in the canton's energy and climate protection strategy. The inauguration of the solar folding roof attracted numerous visitors and emphasised the region's

Im Jahr 2023 erreichten die wettbewerblichen Ausschreibungen zur Förderung von Stromsparprojekten in der Schweiz einen neuen Höhepunkt. Eine historisch hohe Anzahl von Projektanträgen im Bereich der Industrie, Dienstleistungen und privaten Haushalte wurde eingereicht und genehmigt, unterstützt

The prestigious "Aerogel Architecture Award" opened its doors once again on 20 January 2024 for innovative and energy-efficient architectural projects. Architects, civil engineers and students of these disciplines are invited to submit their projects using aerogel materials by 14 June 2024. The

Die beiden Kammern des Parlaments haben ihre Differenzen zum Bundesgesetz über eine sichere Stromversorgung mit erneuerbaren Energien bereinigt. Damit sollen Wasser-, Wind- und Solarkraft künftig verstärkt ausgebaut werden

This year, Regio Energie Solothurn is awarding its prize for energy efficiency, climate protection and sustainability to two organisations: the Restessbar Solothurn association and the Discherheim Solothurn, which provides housing and jobs for people with

Smart Buildings versprechen Energieeffizienz und nachhaltige Komfortsteigerung. Bouygues Energies & Services engagiert sich stark in der Entwicklung solch intelligenter, vernetzter Gebäude. Die Empa, eine Forschungsinstitution des ETH-Bereichs, liefert dabei Daten und Erkenntnisse und bietet mit

Das grösste Minergie-Gebäude der Schweiz steht in Kloten: In einer feierlichen Zeremonie übergab Marc Mächler, Regierungsrat Kanton St. Gallen und Präsident Minergie, das definitive Zertifikat an die Miteigentümerschaft The Circle. Dieses bescheinigt dem Gebäude Energieeffizienz, Komfort und

Baumer errichtet an seinem Hauptsitz in Frauenfeld ein neues Entwicklungszentrum. Mit dem 20 Millionen Franken teuren Neubau will der Sensorspezialist für Fabrik- und Prozessautomation seine Position als Innovationstreiber ausbauen.

Das Jahr 2021 war hervorragend für Belimo. Alle Marktregionen verzeichneten ein zweistelliges Umsatzwachstum. Die beiden langfristigen Wachstumstreiber – die Verbesserung der Energieeffizienz des weltweiten Gebäudebestands sowie die erhöhten Anforderungen an die Raumluftqualität in Gebäuden

Hausbesitzerinnen und -besitzern stehen im Kanton Luzern 2022 fast doppelt so viele Energie-Fördergelder zur Verfügung wie im Vorjahr. Insgesamt stehen 23 Millionen Franken bereit. Neu sind auch Massnahmen wie Lademöglichkeiten für Stromautos in Mehrfamilienhäusern

Houzy hat in seine Plattform für Schweizer Wohneigentum einen Energierechner integriert. Damit kann die Energieeffizienz eines Gebäudes geprüft werden. Mit Simulationen lässt sich zudem klären, welche Massnahmen die Heizkosten und den CO2-Ausstoss um wieviel senken würden.