Politics: BKW’s positions

Our positions

Current topics in focus

We comment on political and regulatory matters affecting the BKW Group and its subsidiaries.

Here you will find our position on relevant political issues as well as information about our involvement in associations and organisations.

Europe

Electricity agreement and electricity market liberalisation

Switzerland’s access to the European internal electricity market is crucial for a secure and efficient power supply. We are therefore committed to the electricity agreement with the EU.

About the electricity agreement

Supply

Security of supply

A secure energy supply requires sound political decisions, high-performance infrastructure and a holistic view of the energy transition.

For supply

Energy transition

Future of renewable energy

We support the transformation of the Swiss energy system: more electricity from renewable energy sources, shorter procedures and a grid that keeps pace.

For renewable energy

Competition

Market and competition orientation

As a listed company under private law, we do not primarily perform public duties – we operate under the same conditions as private providers.

To the market

BKW Insights

Expert articles on politics and regulation

With the “BKW Insights” news mailing, we provide information on political and regulatory topics that affect our corporate sphere.

“BKW Insights” is published four times a year and provides our perspective on current developments in energy policy, regulation and the economy.

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The articles show how political and regulatory decisions shape the world of energy and infrastructure – and the positions we take on them.

Statements

Positions on consultations

We take a position on current amendments to laws and ordinances and make our stance publicly transparent.

Our position statements show how we assess political and regulatory initiatives and which framework conditions we support for a reliable energy and infrastructure future.

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