Explanations, real numbers, and stories from Switzerland's energy transition. No jargon. No greenwashing. Just what changes for you in 2026.
Renters make up 60% of the Swiss population. Until 2026, all of them were locked out of solar savings. The LEG law changes that.
On 2 March 2026 Switzerland signed the electricity agreement with the EU. Full market liberalisation sounds great. But it arrives in 2030 at the earliest. LEGs are law now. Here's what that means.
Registration opened in January. Since April, the first communities can actually start. What does your first bill look like? How does billing work? What if the sun doesn't shine? Everything you need to know right now.
From 2026, Swiss grid operators can introduce dynamic electricity tariffs for the first time. Nobody has done it yet. But the legal basis is there — and the incentives are growing. Here's what it means, who's exposed, and why joining a local solar community now is the smart move.
4-question decision tool + side-by-side comparison
What is the Messtarif? What are solidarisierte Kosten? Why did your bill change in 2026? Every line on your Swiss electricity bill explained — with a "is this fair?" verdict on each.
Every year you stay on a standard grid tariff, you're not just paying more — you're falling further behind. Here's what your utility company hopes you never figure out.
Swiss electricity prices have risen 73% since 2010 — and utilities kept the difference between what you pay and what solar producers earn. Interactive charts showing every year of data.
A data-driven comparison of solar energy community laws across Europe. Austria has 6,000+ communities. Germany finally starts in June 2026. Spain is still fixing a decade of bad regulation. Here's what Switzerland can learn.
Switzerland's 2026 feed-in rate pays solar producers ~7 Rp./kWh. Local LEG community trading pays 12–15 Rp. The difference over 20 years is tens of thousands of francs.
Five things people believe about their electricity bill. Answer all five, then scroll down for the facts that really matter about the energy transition.
Interactive map of Swiss electricity prices by municipality in 2026. Find your commune’s tariff, see why prices vary 4.5× across the country, and calculate what LEG saves you.