Canton of Zurich: green electricity becomes standard
From 2016, energy suppliers in the canton of Zurich must offer green electricity as a standard product. Nuclear power will only be available on request.
From January 1, 2016, private customers in the canton of Zurich will only be able to buy green electricity from the socket as standard. This was decided by the cantonal council two years ago. If someone wants nuclear power, they must explicitly request this.
The energy suppliers in the canton have already adapted to the new regulations for the most part: For example, Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) already switched to standard ecological products at the beginning of 2015. The basic product consists mainly of hydropower, and those who want to can increase the proportion of solar and bioenergy. Nuclear power is no longer available at all. The Elektrizitätswerke der Stadt Zürich (EKZ) also now only offers renewable energy. Anyone who wants to can also participate directly in solar plants or purchase electricity from the Letten power plant in the city itself.
