Hydro-electric stations will be paid by the government to hold back on electricity sales to make sure there’s enough reserve power over the winter.
At a press conference in Bern yesterday, the energy minister Simonetta Sommaruga, said the plan could cost CHF 700m.
Using less hydro could put the cost of power up by 1.2 centimes per kilowatt hour – but having reserves will mean there’ll be spare capacity if there’s a shortage of gas and oil.
Too many demos in Geneva?
Geneva is examining the issue of demonstrations and the impact they’re having on local businesses.
City of Geneva makes more money
The City of Geneva has revealed its accounts will show a CHF 200m surplus for last year.
Yes, cars are bigger
New figures show something we’ve all suspected for the last few years – cars are getting bigger, but parking spaces stay the same.
Bike thefts up - rarely solved
Bike thefts in Geneva are on the rise and very rarely solved.
Man tried to open door on SWISS flight
A man was arrested at Zurich airport after a SWISS International Airlines flight arrived back from Bangkok.
Zurich fans caused CHF 100,000 of damage
Zurich football fans caused CHF 100,000 worth of damage to the Stade de Genève during a match on April 6th.
