July 8, 2025|
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|5 months agoSwiss energy minister declares supply security 'unsatisfactory'
Energy minister Albert Rösti calls for urgent action on renewable energy infrastructure, citing blocked projects and insufficient winter electricity production
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- Energy Minister Albert Rösti has officially declared Switzerland's current energy supply security as 'unsatisfactory'.
- The Swiss electorate approved the Electricity Act in June 2024.
- A new bill is being proposed to shorten authorization and appeal procedures for large-scale energy facilities.
- The Federal Council is expected to release a message on the 'Stop the Blackout' initiative counter-proposal after the summer break.
By The Numbers
Virtually all
installations blocked
June 2024
date of vote
They Said
"Virtually all these installations are blocked."
"There are too few facilities in Switzerland that produce electricity in winter."