Do I need to cancel my current electricity provider?

As a renter in Switzerland, you have the right to choose your electricity provider, regardless of what your landlord or building owner uses. This means you can switch to UpGrid and buy local solar energy even if you don't own your home.Here's how it works:You choose your provider: Swiss law grants tenants the freedom to select their own electricity supplier.No landlord approval needed: You don't need permission from your landlord to switch providers.UpGrid handles everything: We manage the switch process, including coordination with grid operators and your new energy contract.Same infrastructure: You continue using the existing electrical infrastructure in your building — no installation or hardware changes required.With UpGrid, renters can easily access local, renewable energy at competitive prices without needing to own property or install solar panels. Simply sign up, and we'll guide you through the provider switch process.

Do I need to install solar panels?

You don't need to install solar panels on your roof to access local solar energy. With UpGrid, you can buy electricity directly from local solar producers in your community without any installation or hardware requirements.Here's how it works:Join a local energy community (LEG): UpGrid connects you with solar producers in your area through Switzerland's new Lokale Energiegemeinschaften (LEGs) framework.No equipment needed: You use the existing electrical grid — no panels, batteries, or modifications required on your property.Simple switch: Just sign up with UpGrid, and we handle the provider change and energy sourcing for you.Benefit from local solar: Enjoy clean, renewable energy sourced from your neighbors' solar panels at competitive prices.Benefits for renters and homeowners:Access renewable energy without property ownership or installation costs.Support local producers while reducing your carbon footprint.Save money compared to traditional utility rates.UpGrid makes it easy to participate in the clean energy transition without any upfront investment or installation.

What is a LEG (energie communities - Lokale Energiegemeinschaft)

A Lokale Energiegemeinschaft (LEG), or Local Energy Community, is a legal framework in Switzerland that enables peer-to-peer energy trading within a defined geographic area. LEGs allow solar energy producers to sell electricity directly to local consumers through the public grid.Key features of LEGs:Local energy sharing: Producers can sell surplus solar power to neighbors, businesses, and other consumers in the same community.Geographic boundaries: LEGs operate within specific areas, typically defined by postal codes or municipalities, keeping energy distribution local.Legal framework: The LEG law came into effect in 2026, making peer-to-peer energy trading fully legal and regulated in Switzerland.No physical connection required: Energy is traded through the existing public grid, so participants don't need to be physically connected.How UpGrid uses LEGs:We organize and manage LEGs in communities across Switzerland.We handle all contracts, billing, and regulatory compliance.We match local solar producers with nearby consumers.LEGs enable decentralized, community-driven renewable energy in Switzerland, and UpGrid makes it easy to participate.

Is Local Energy Cheaper Than Utility Electricity in Switzerland?

Yes, in most cases, local energy through UpGrid is cheaper than traditional utility electricity in Switzerland.Price comparison:Traditional utilities typically charge 0.20–0.30 CHF per kWh to consumers.UpGrid local solar energy is often available at 10–20% below standard utility rates.No middlemen markup: Since energy goes directly from local producers to consumers, there are fewer intermediaries taking margins.Why local energy is more affordable:Direct relationship: Producers sell directly to local consumers, eliminating multiple utility intermediaries.Fair pricing model: Both producers and consumers benefit — producers earn more than feed-in tariffs, while consumers pay less than retail rates.Community-focused: Value stays in the local community rather than going to large utility corporations.Additional benefits beyond price:100% renewable energy from verified local sourcesFull transparency on pricing and sourcingSupport for local economy and energy independenceWith UpGrid, you get cleaner, cheaper, and more local energy compared to traditional utilities.

Can Tenants Switch to Green Electricity in Switzerland?

Yes, absolutely! Tenants in Switzerland have the legal right to choose their own electricity provider, regardless of what their landlord or building uses. This means you can switch to UpGrid and access local green energy even as a renter.Your rights as a tenant:Freedom of choice: Swiss law grants all electricity consumers, including tenants, the right to select their provider.No landlord approval required: You don't need permission from your landlord to switch to a different electricity supplier.Independent contract: You can have your own electricity contract with UpGrid, separate from any building-level agreements.How it works with UpGrid:Simple signup: Join UpGrid as a tenant — we handle the provider switch process.Same infrastructure: You continue using existing building infrastructure; no modifications needed.100% renewable: Access local solar energy from community producers.Cost savings: Often pay less than traditional utility rates.What you need:A smart meter (most Swiss households have or will have one by 2027)Your rental agreement details (for address verification)No installation or equipment requiredUpGrid makes it easy for tenants to participate in the clean energy transition without property ownership or installation costs.

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What has changed in 2026

Until now, you couldn't really choose your electricity.

Now you can. The revised Swiss Electricity Supply Act (StromVG) allows local energy communities (LEG) since 2026 — neighbours can share solar power directly with each other. Upgrid makes it possible.

Before 2026

You paid what the provider wanted

Electricity prices have risen by 73% since 2010. You had no alternative. Solar producers received ~7 Rp./kWh — you paid ~28 Rp./kWh.

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What you pay today

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Solar sourced

2.9 MWh

42% of your consumption

CO₂ saved

156 kg

last 30 days

Saved CHF

CHF 12.40

November

Community

LEG Zurich

Active since Apr 2026

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