Germany rules out bilateral gas solidarity agreement with Switzerland
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Germany has suggested that a trilateral agreement with Italy and Switzerland would be the best way forward to secure supplies in case of shortages.
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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
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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
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An industry association is planning to build Switzerland’s first terminal for liquified gas in a bid to diversify the transport of gas supplies.
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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
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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.
New Swiss platform offers incomplete data on energy supplies
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The government has launched a new portal for consumers to check Switzerland’s energy supplies and to help prevent power shortages.
Winter energy woes cast shadow over Swiss ski season
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Swiss resorts are gearing up for a bumper season. But soaring power prices have resort managers scrambling for ways to save energy.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The head of the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission says it is important to keep saving electricity to prevent energy shortages this winter.
Swiss government takes further measures to prevent energy crunch
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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
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The Swiss government will not provide financial aid this winter to companies and households hit hard by surging energy prices.
