How can local energy communities enable broad participation in the energy transition and help build a resilient Switzerland?
Energy communities are often understood as a technical solution for sharing renewable energy. However, their real transformative potential also lies in social innovation. They can make the energy transition visible and tangible in everyday life: through participation, inclusion, and new forms of local cooperation.
Today, however, governance models, stakeholder roles, and expectations often do not align smoothly. This Mission seeks radical ideas that combine technical efficiency with social added value and 1) make the establishment and operation of energy communities in urban areas simple and attractive for many people and groups; and 2) with a view to framework conditions, governance, and financing models, ensure that energy communities become a permanent part of a resilient, participatory Swiss energy system.
We conduct interviews, gather online input, and host short workshops to jointly identify the core challenges within the Missions. For this, we bring together people and experiences from practice, research, and administration. The goal is to build a shared understanding of the problem and to formulate clear challenges as the starting point for solution development.
You can participate in two ways. Either attend a workshop or complete the following form.
How can we develop concrete solutions that strengthen energy communities and contribute to a secure, sustainable energy supply?
As part of the FUS Ideation process, we build on the challenges and insights identified earlier to develop initial viable solutions. The focus is on social innovations that enable new forms of collaboration and establish "energy communities" as an integral part of our energy infrastructure, particularly in areas related to participation, security of supply, and long-term responsibility.
To achieve this, we bring together people from the public sector, the private sector, and civil society; we test and connect ideas; and we support the formation of new partnerships and teams. The goal is to develop a robust project idea with a clear connection to the identified challenges, suitable partners, and realistic next steps toward implementation and potential funding.
Further information regarding the process, eligibility requirements, and next steps will be published in mid-April following the conclusion of the problem exploration phase (Call for Challenge).
📅 May 8, 2026, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
📍 Sion
📅 Mai 11, 2026, 10:15 AM to 12:00 AM
📍 Online
Hier einige der bereits eingereichten Projekte.
