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  • New dynamics for self-consumption communities

    New dynamics for self-consumption communities

    Primeo Energie is expanding its business for energy communities. The Basel-based energy company will take over the billing services for self-consumption associations (ZEV) from Energie Wasser Bern(ewb), Regio Energie Solothurn(RES) and AGROLA from the beginning of 2026, Primeo Energie announced in a press release. The three energy suppliers will continue to provide their customers with ZEV services, but will have these carried out by Prime Energie.

    “We believe in energy communities as an important element of the energy transformation,” said Primeo Energie CEO Cédric Christmann in the press release. “I am therefore all the more pleased that ewb, RES and AGROLA have placed their trust in us and transferred their ZEV services to us.” The takeover expands Primeo Energie’s Swiss-wide network to over 20,000 ZEV measuring points. The company’s growth strategy in the area of energy communities is intended to strengthen Primeo Energie’s position “as a leading provider of ZEV services”, according to the press release.

  • ZEV energy communities as the key to the future

    ZEV energy communities as the key to the future

    The ZEV is an innovative solution for energy supply in properties. This form of cooperation allows owners and tenants to benefit from renewable energy that is generated and consumed jointly. ZEV makes it possible to cover energy requirements more efficiently, not only reduces operating costs, but also makes an important contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions. In the SVIT Zurich seminar series, the basics of ZEV are presented in detail and their relevance for property management is comprehensively examined.

    A legal framework for ZEV
    In order to successfully implement ZEV, it is essential to understand the legal framework. The seminar provides an overview of relevant regulations and legal aspects so that the legal requirements are known. This knowledge is crucial in order to avoid potential legal pitfalls and ensure legally compliant implementation.

    Focus on successful implementation
    Practical examples are used to illustrate individual building solutions and comprehensive site solutions. By analysing specific projects, participants will learn how these concepts not only work in theory, but are also successfully applied in reality. The exchange of best practices will encourage participants to develop innovative ideas for their own realisations.

    Efficient structures
    Another focus of the seminar is on organising the operation of ZEV in rental and condominium properties. Efficient management and transparent billing are crucial to the success of these projects. Experts will explain how an optimal operational organisation can be designed to maximise the benefits of the ZEV for all parties involved and guarantee smooth implementation.

    Future prospects
    Finally, we will take a look into the future. How will ZEV continue to develop in the property sector? What trends are emerging and what opportunities are there for professionals? The SVIT seminar not only offers valuable impulses for current practice, but also visionary perspectives for the property management of tomorrow. Let us drive forward the energy transition and establish ZEV as the key to a more sustainable property industry.

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  • A new urbanity is emerging at the Altdorf train station

    A new urbanity is emerging at the Altdorf train station

    «With this residential and commercial building, we focused on a sustainable concept. Ecology, economy and social issues are in harmony. With “Cubo”, the focus is on the social and functional mix of the building. This is achieved with diverse and communal forms of use. With these future-oriented approaches, incentives are created for the establishment of new places of work and life in the region,” explains René Chappuis, management of the responsible CAS Group. The approach is convincing. The apartments and office space were rented out within a very short time. The opportunity to meet in the building in everyday life is particularly popular with commuters and newcomers.

    Staircase as a meeting zone
     The cubic building shell encloses two commercial floors, four residential floors and an attic floor. A total of 36 high-quality rental units with 2.5 to 4.5 rooms have been realized. “Encounter, exchange and the opportunity for joint meetings characterize the room concept. The building surprises with a very generous access zone. The atrium, which is lit by daylight, also serves as a meeting place to promote social exchange between the residents,” explains Helen Chappuis, Management and Head of Architecture. To promote social communication, the laundry room is also located on the ground floor and designed as a washable area.

    Green electricity from the roof
     During the planning, a high priority was given to sustainability. The building has a modern wooden facade and is heated with a groundwater heat pump, which is fed via the photovoltaic system installed on the flat roof. Charging stations for electric cars can easily be made available in the garage. The PV system with an output of 36 kilowatts produces around 34,000 kilowatt hours of green electricity per year. This means that around six tons of CO2 emissions can be avoided per year, which corresponds to around 42,000 kilometers driven by car. As part of an association for self-consumption (ZEV), the solar power is consumed on site as far as possible. In summer, excess solar power flows back into the grid, in winter additional energy is drawn from the public grid. Thanks to this innovative concept, the tenants receive solar power from their own roof, which costs even less than mains power.