Geneva’s effort to save power and become more efficient is paying off.
The latest figures show that last year electricity consumption was up 1.5% - but that comers off the back of 2020 which was a year of lockdowns.
When the numbers are compared to consumption figures in 2019, we’re using less now – in fact the same amount in 2002.
30% of Geneva’s electricity is produced by the Verbois dam in Chancy.
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Airport reports fewer passengers
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Two drivers face murder charges after cyclist killed
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Biker heavily fined for tailgating
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CERN moves antimatter in a truck
Scientists at CERN have achieved a world first by successfully transporting antimatter across their site.
High driver crashes into police car
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