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 heat, a microgrid infrastructure and the installation of solar
District heating pipeline between Perlen and Cham to be extended
WWZ from Zug is expanding the district heating pipeline in the Ennetsee region. In future, the pipeline will use waste heat from the Perlen waste incineration plant to supply the region with environmentally friendly heat. Construction should be completed by fall
Basel-Stadt wants to expand district heating and greening
The Basel-Stadt government council has presented a comprehensive concept for expanding the district heating network. In addition to the renovation of roads and streetcar tracks, large inner-city areas are to be greened and unsealed in order to improve the urban
City Council approves CHF 300 million for CoolCity
In future, Zurich's lake water will heat and cool the city centre. To this end, ewz is realising the CoolCity energy network - one of the largest lake water networks in Switzerland. Operated with 100 per cent renewable energy, it is an important milestone for the city of Zurich on the way to the
New pipeline cadastre portal creates transparency and added value in the construction industry
Zurich's cantonal pipeline cadastre portal, which has been in operation since 1 May 2024, provides uncomplicated access to comprehensive information on all supply and disposal pipelines for the first time. This initiative creates significant advantages for planning, construction and maintenance and
WWZ begins construction of heat pipeline to Cham
WWZ has begun construction on the heating pipeline from Rotkreuz to Cham. The pipeline is scheduled to be completed in stages by the fall of 2026. It is part of the Ennetsee heating network, which aims to supply the communities on the western shore of Lake Zug with heat from waste incineration in
Energie Ausserschwyz increases capital for district heating expansion
Energie Ausserschwyz has completed a capital increase of 25.5 million for the expansion of its district heating network in the districts of March and Höfe. The first goal is an accelerated pipeline expansion in the direction of Pfäffikon
Heating control from Yuon Control saves 20 percent energy
Researchers at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts have shown that the self-learning, predictive heating control system developed by the Bernese start-up Yuon Control saves an average of 20 percent energy and thus CO2. It can be used in all types of residential
WWZ expands district heating business
The WWZ Group is focusing on more district heating. In addition to the already initiated project for a heating network in Steinhausen ZG, the feasibility of a network in Baar ZG is being examined. The district heating business area made an increased contribution to the Group's sales in the first
City council plans reorganisation of heat supply
In order to achieve the net zero target, the city of Zurich will connect around 60 per cent of the settlement area with district heating by 2040. At the same time, the city council wants to increase supply security and exploit synergies in the heat supply. It has therefore decided to reorganise the
AEW installs district heating at Mutschellen
AEW Energie is building a heating centre for the Mutschellen heating network on the grounds of Sika Switzerland. The properties are to be heated with sustainable district heating from local wood. The population will be involved in the planning by means of a
WWZ geht Fernwärmenetz in Rotkreuz an
WWZ leitet die Bauarbeiten für ein Fernwärmenetz im Zentrum von Rotkreuz ein, informiert der Zuger Energie-, Telekom- und Wasserversorger in einer Mitteilung. Dabei werden ab der bestehenden Fernwärmeleitung in der Waldetenstrasse weitere Quartiere im Gebiet Waldetenstrasse,
The city wants to use synergies with the expansion of district heating
Energie Wasser Bern wird bis 2035 das Fernwärmenetz in der Stadt Bern massiv ausbauen. Um die Fernwärmeleitungen verlegen zu können, muss der Strassenraum komplett aufgebrochen werden. Der Gemeinderat will diese Arbeiten nutzen, um gleichzeitig Bedürfnisse und Interessen der Stadt im
Builder and Energie 360° team up for district heating
Energie 360° plädiert für die Einrichtung von Verteilzentralen für die Fernwärme. So könnten ganze Quartiere schnell erschlossen werden. Das Beispiel eines engagierten Bauherrn und Planers im Zürcher Quartier Wipkingen zeigt, dass sich ein lokaler Verbund für Hauseigentümer
Green asphalt permanently removes CO2 from the air
Dornbirn – Bei einer Strassenreparatur in Dornbirn ist erstmals Asphalt mit einer Beimischung aus Holzkohle verwendet worden. Wenn die Testmischung die Erwartungen erfüllt, soll Mitte Oktober eine Teststrecke von 30 Metern verlegt werden. Strassen können damit zu Kohlenstoffspeichern