Power Your Future with Switzerland's 2026 Energy Law

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.

A Lokale Energiegemeinschaft (LEG), or Local Energy Community, is a legal framework introduced 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 comes 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 represent the future of decentralized, community-driven renewable energy in Switzerland, and UpGrid makes it easy to participate.

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 sources
• Full transparency on pricing and sourcing
• Support for local economy and energy independence

With UpGrid, you get cleaner, cheaper, and more local energy compared to traditional utilities.

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 required

UpGrid makes it easy for tenants to participate in the clean energy transition without property ownership or installation costs.