Pistor's geothermal storage system saves the wholesaler 100,000 liters of heating oil per year. This prevents the release of 330 tons of CO2, as much as 200 direct flights from Zurich to Tokyo. The construction costs of 1 million Swiss francs are amortized through the elimination of heating oil

Cowa Thermal Solutions has won the Clean Energy & Storage category at the Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2025. The jury praised the fact that Cowa's compact thermal storage systems with thermodynamic materials are five times smaller than water-based

The OECD minimum taxation puts Switzerland's location policy to the test. The canton of Lucerne is particularly affected. In order to prevent the impending loss of companies, jobs and investments, the Lucerne government is planning a targeted strengthening of the economic and living environment

The canton of Lucerne assumes that the OECD minimum taxation will make the location less attractive. It wants to counteract this with 300 million francs annually from 2026. The investments are to be channelled specifically into the location as a place to live and do

The city of Lucerne and the energy supplier ewl want to cover more than half of their future heating requirements with energy from Lake Lucerne and district heating. Five possible locations for the lake energy centres have now been

The voters of the city of Lucerne have rejected the project planning credit of CHF 13.8 million for a new Lucerne theatre by 57.94%. This brings the carefully prepared planning process to an abrupt end. The city council is disappointed and wants to analyse the reasons for the

Primeo Energie and StWZ Energie AG want to establish a company and join forces for a district heating network in the lower Wiggertal. Unlike planned, two regional energy suppliers will not be joining the association for the time

Golf Sempach now offers an indoor golf centre for year-round training. The training centre is scheduled to open on 17 January 2025. Modern technology and an integrated fitness area will enable training to meet the highest

The canton of Lucerne wants to strengthen the circular economy in the construction industry. Together with Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, it has launched the Eco-Design in Building Construction competition. Circular construction projects can apply for funding from mid-January to

Halter Group AG is to become the majority shareholder of the Pilatus Arena in Kriens, which is currently under construction. The 4,500-seat arena is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2025. Halter holds 70 per cent and Caranto AG from Lucerne 30 per

The Wesemlin neighbourhood in Lucerne is setting an example for a collective energy transition: Instead of individual solutions, the neighbourhood is focusing on a collective energy strategy. With the support of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), residents are working together

The Sursee municipal council has adopted a counter-proposal to the municipal initiative in favour of an independent and ecological energy supply by a large majority. This will make a combination of greenery and solar panels standard on flat

With PinCH 4.0, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed software that makes industrial processes more energy-efficient and cost-saving. The integration of heat storage systems can significantly reduce energy consumption, as an analysis at food manufacturer HACO

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin visited the expanded Strüby AG production center in Root on 15 August 2024. The delegation was able to experience a world premiere: the world's first fully automated board stacking machine that produces solid wood

The Lucerne cantonal government is applying for an additional loan of CHF 14.25 million for the cantonal administration building on Seetalplatz. This is necessary due to increased personnel requirements and additional structural

Schindler generated revenue of CHF 5.59 billion in the first half of 2024, which corresponds to a decline of 2.3 percent. Despite negative currency effects, the operating result

Galliker Transport AG has inaugurated a state-of-the-art charging station for electric commercial vehicles. The pilot installation uses self-produced solar power and can smooth out peak loads on the power

P.A.W. Hub AG plans a new business and educational center in Luzern Nord. The project, combining creative business solutions, educational institutions, and residential and commercial buildings, has received building permits and is now seeking

CKW has begun constructing a measuring mast on Ruswilerberg to collect wind and weather data for a planned wind farm. The mast also monitors bat activity, temperatures, and humidity. The data aims to ensure the economic viability and environmental compatibility of the wind

The canton of Zug is investing CHF 39.35 million in a five-year project to promote blockchain research in order to establish the so-called "Crypto Valley" as a leading global centre for blockchain technology. An innovative research institute is being founded in cooperation with the University of

In the course of the September 2023 session, the Lucerne Cantonal Council requested an external review of the operating concept for the new Lucerne Theatre. The preliminary evaluation by METRUM Managementberatung now confirms that the financial requirements have been met and gives the green light

Axon Active Holding AG has begun the expansion and renovation of its historic headquarters to transform it into a center for digital

Urban and neighbourhood planning takes on a new dimension in times of climate change. A question that urgently arises: How do you prevent heat build-up through buildings? The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed a tool that can calculate the microclimate in existing and

Reuse material instead of throwing it away - this is the principle of the circular economy. The construction industry is particularly material-intensive. That's why a lot of waste can be reduced and energy saved here. HSLU expert Stephen Wittkopf knows how this can be done and also where potential

Last Thursday, the 96th immoTable took place in the KKL

Kanton Luzern und Gemeinde Reiden wollen in Reiden Mehlsecken ein Cluster für Gebäude- und Umwelttechnologie aufbauen. Die Firma swisspor wird dort ein Werk für moderne Dämmstoffe einrichten. Forschungspartnerin ist die Hochschule Luzern.

Das diesjährige Forum des Schweizerischen Immobilienverbands SVIT fand am 23. und 24. Juni im Verkehrshaus Luzern statt. Neben rund 200 Branchenvertretern kamen auch einige Akteure aus Politik, Wirtschaft und

Hug hat in Malters eines der modernsten und stromsparendsten Produktionszentren für Backwaren der Schweiz eröffnet. Als Meilenstein bezeichnet das traditionsreiche Familienunternehmen auch, dass es seit dem 1. Juni erstmals von zwei Frauen und in Co-Leitung geführt wird.

Energie Wasser Luzern (ewl) hat ein nachhaltiges Rechenzentrum in einem unterirdischen Stollen in Betrieb genommen. Es bietet Hochsicherheit und wird mit Ökostrom und Seewasserkühlung CO2-neutral betrieben.

Das Projekt „Habitat – Quartier im Hain“ hat den Studienauftrag für das Luzerner Quartier Reussbühl West gewonnen. Wenn Energiedienstleister CKW seinen dortigen Standort aufgibt, soll auf dem 27’000 Quadratmeter grossen Areal ein lebendiges Stadtviertel entstehen.