Policies

Surcharge on electric transmission grid

Source: International Energy Agency

Last updated: 25 June 2025

Country Switzerland
Year

2009
Status

In force
Jurisdiction

National
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Final consumers of electricity pay a surcharge of 2.3 CHF-ct./kWh on the fees for the transmission grid. The funds are allocated to renewable energies (PV, Wind, Biomass, Hydro) and energy efficiency (electric efficiency tenders).