The first set of measures in Energy Strategy 2050 aims at increasing energy efficiency in particular in the buildings sector through the Building Programme, and promoting the development of renewable energies.
Under the new law no permits for the construction of new nuclear power plants or any basic changes to existing nuclear power plants will be delivered.
Article 3 of the Energy Act contains targets to achieve a reduction in per capita energy consumption by 43% by 2035 below 2000 levels and a reduction in per capita electricity consumption of 13% below 2000 levels by 2035.
To replace nuclear energy in the long-term and decrease electricity imports, the Energy Law also includes an indicative target for 11.4 TWh of domestically produced renewable energy (excluding hydro) by 2035 and 37.4 GWh in 2035 of hydropower.
To accompany the increasing share of intermittent renewable energy (wind, solar) Switzerland plans to expand and restructure the transmission grids and pool power plants to ensure temporary power balancing, as well as storage and reserve capacities.
Regarding the transport sector, and in line with the EU standards, the Energy Strategy 2050 includes CO2 emissions regulations for newly-registered vehicles that will decrease to 95 gCO2/km in passenger cars by 2020, and to 147 gCO2/km for utility vehicles and light semi-trailers
(source: Climate Action Tracker)
Amendment: The revised Energy Law takes effect on January 1, 2023, focusing on reducing energy consumption, decreasing CO2 emissions, and promoting renewable energy sources. Key provisions include mandatory reporting of heating replacements, a 20-year deadline for replacing central electric boilers in residential buildings, and new requirements for new constructions, such as considering overall energy efficiency and mandating solar panels for buildings over 300 m2, along with parking spaces equipped with electric vehicle charging infrastructure.