Bracing for an energy crunch

Europe’s energy crisis

Switzerland to get third back-up power plant

This content was published on Feb 21, 2023 The Swiss government has signed a contract for a third back-up gas power plant to be operational from September.

Germany rules out bilateral gas solidarity agreement with Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 17, 2023 Germany has suggested that a trilateral agreement with Italy and Switzerland would be the best way forward to secure supplies in case of shortages.

Swiss cinema adapts to energy crisis

This content was published on Jan 14, 2023 The Cinémathèque suisse film archive has closed its doors to the public on Mondays in an effort to save energy.

hydrpower dam and reservoir in Switzerland

Winter energy shortage unlikely in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 12, 2023 Switzerland is almost certain to have enough energy to meet its needs this winter, according to the Federal Electricity Commission.

Data centres account for 4% of Swiss electricity usage

This content was published on Jan 8, 2023 Data centres are expanding rapidly in Switzerland, with such facilities already using more energy than the entire farming sector.

Plans for first Swiss liquefied gas terminal mooted

This content was published on Dec 25, 2022 An industry association is planning to build Switzerland’s first terminal for liquified gas in a bid to diversify the transport of gas supplies.

Swiss adopt EU target to cut power demand

This content was published on Dec 21, 2022 The Swiss government has agreed to cut power consumption in line with the EU but will not impose a windfall profits tax on utilities.

University tool calculates carbon footprint of electricity mix

This content was published on Dec 20, 2022 The Swiss university of Geneva has put online a platform that allows consumers to track the variations in the composition of the electricity mix used.

Price manipulation to be banned in Swiss energy sector

This content was published on Dec 17, 2022 Switzerland plans to enact laws to prevent price manipulation and insider trading in its domestic energy markets.

New Swiss platform offers incomplete data on energy supplies

This content was published on Dec 14, 2022 The government has launched a new portal for consumers to check Switzerland’s energy supplies and to help prevent power shortages.

Big efforts needed to secure Swiss energy supply, says study

This content was published on Dec 13, 2022 Major political and social efforts are needed if Switzerland is to secure its energy supply, says a new study.

Winter energy woes cast shadow over Swiss ski season

This content was published on Dec 5, 2022 Swiss resorts are gearing up for a bumper season. But soaring power prices have resort managers scrambling for ways to save energy.

‘Shortage’ dominates Swiss Words of the Year

This content was published on Nov 29, 2022 After two years of pandemic-related Words of the Year, the energy crisis facing Europe has left its mark on the jury in 2022.

Swiss reserve power plant to be operational by February

This content was published on Nov 28, 2022 A new 250-megawatt power plant in northern Switzerland will be functional on February 15, operator General Electric has confirmed.

Lights off: Swiss towns make Christmas energy savings

This content was published on Nov 27, 2022 Many Swiss places will use energy more sparingly for their Christmas lights and markets. But they won’t do without the “Christmas magic” entirely.

Government moots backup plans in case of electricity shortages

This content was published on Nov 23, 2022 The government has presented a draft step-by-step plan to come into effect should there be a serious shortage of electricity.

Swiss electricity boss: energy crunch has not been totally averted

This content was published on Nov 21, 2022 The head of the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission says it is important to keep saving electricity to prevent energy shortages this winter.

Government firms up plans in case of gas outage

This content was published on Nov 16, 2022 In case of a shortage, households and businesses which heat with gas will be asked to turn temperatures down to 20°C.

Swiss government takes further measures to prevent energy crunch

This content was published on Nov 9, 2022 The Swiss government has approved the use of emergency power generators for the coming winter to provide a total output of 280 MW.

Government sees no need for energy price relief steps

This content was published on Nov 3, 2022 The Swiss government will not provide financial aid this winter to companies and households hit hard by surging energy prices.