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Swiss electricity prices
Swiss Electricity Prices to Dip Slightly in 2025, Uvek Reports
29 February 2024
Swiss electricity prices are poised for a modest drop, driven by DETEC's decision to lower the capital cost rate for electric grid investments, benefiting mainly large corporations.
Alpiq
Alpiq Achieves Profit of CHF 1.3 Billion
28 February 2024
The Swiss energy giant's focus on core operations and adept risk management fuelled its success.
Hoval heating
Hoval Invest €20 Million into Their Subsidiary YODAS
22 February 2024
YADOS GmbH, a Hoval subsidiary, embarks on a transformative €20 million investment to expand its Hoyerswerda site with cutting-edge, networked heating technology.
Swiss Uranium
Swiss Uranium: High Demand and Low Supply
20 February 2024
Swiss Uranium player Zuri-Invest AG stands out in Europe, adept at acquiring physical Uranium, benefiting from recent market surges.
Sunday, February 18 – Weekly Roundup
18 February 2024
Switzerland confronts a spectrum of issues, workplace bullying at the Federal Intelligence Service, and alleged corporate misconduct by ABB, highlighting the need for systemic reforms and accountability.
Nuclear Petition
Nuclear Petition Gathers 130,000 Signatures for Energy Freedom
16 February 2024
Citizens rally for the right to build nuclear plants, submitting a significant petition against the 2017 ban.
140,000 Signatures to Tax the Rich for Eco-Reconstruction
8 February 2024
Swiss climate change initiative advocates for taxing large inheritances to fund a greener economy.
Swiss Probably Not Affected by Lufthansa Warning Strike
5 February 2024
Lufthansa Faces Major Disruption as Verdi Union Calls for Strike, Exempting Swiss Flights.
Swisscom Buy 1200 Electric Vehicles
5 February 2024
Swisscom embarks on a green journey, transitioning over 1200 vehicles to electric by 2030 to cut CO2 emissions.
Swiss Sanctions on Russia
Swiss Sanctions on Russia: Neutrality in Question
31 January 2024
Swiss Sanctions on Russia escalate as Switzerland aligns with EU against Ukraine aggression, challenging its long-standing neutral stance.
Wind Power Protest
Wind Power Protest: Public Support for Conservation Grows
29 January 2024
Wind power protest in Switzerland calls for constitutional changes, demanding forest preservation and public voting on wind turbine projects.
Swiss Nuclear Power Plant: 22 Incidents Reported in 2023
25 January 2024
Swiss Nuclear Power Plant experiences 22 reportable incidents in 2023, yet maintains strict safety compliance, ensuring no harm to people or environment.
Swiss Climate
Swiss Climate: SVP Call Referendum on CO2 Targets in Valais
24 January 2024
Swiss Climate Policy Faces Referendum Challenge by SVP Swiss climate policy faces a new challenge as the Swiss People's Party (SVP) initiates a referendum against the Valais climate law.
Rafael Grossi
Rafael Grossi Believes in a Bright Nuclear Future for Switzerland
19 January 2024
IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi lauds Swiss nuclear energy, anticipates its vital role in the nation's future.
Werner Luginbühl
Werner Luginbühl Cautions Power Supply Problems Next Year
18 January 2024
Werner Luginbühl's Cautionary Words on Switzerland's Winter Power Supply Werner Luginbühl, President of the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission (Elcom), has issued a cautionary statement regarding the upcoming winter's power supply.
Swiss Gas Agreement
Swiss Gas Agreement with Italy Wanted in 2024
16 January 2024
Advancing Energy Solidarity: Switzerland, Germany, and Italy Forge Critical Gas Agreement Amidst European Energy Challenges.
Cham ZG
Cham ZG’s Win the Watt d’Or Energy Award
11 January 2024
Cham ZG Take Leap Towards Sustainable Living Recognized Nationally Cham's Renewable Energy Milestone In the heart of Cham in Zug, an extraordinary transformation is underway.
Global Standstill in Wind Power Industry
30 November 2023
The wind power industry is under economic pressure across Europe: without the government, not much is possible in the sector.

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