Swiss electricity cooperative founded in 1911, operating as a local energy distribution and grid operator for two municipalities. Manages smart meter rollout, operates photovoltaic support programs, and manages net metering for distributed generation.

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Egai is headquartered in Arni, Switzerland.

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Egai

Elektra Genossenschaft Arni-Islisberg

Arni, Switzerland

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Founded 1911

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Founded in 1911, Egai is a co-op headquartered in Arni, Switzerland specializing in Solar.

Elektra Genossenschaft Arni-Islisberg (Egai) is a cooperative utility serving the municipalities of Arni and Islisberg in Switzerland. Established in 1911, it distributes electricity to household and commercial customers in the region. The company operates a distribution network connected to AEW Netz and includes emergency interconnection with EKZ Netz. Egai manages customer tariffs, operates a smart meter replacement program (targeting 80% replacement by end of 2027), and supports photovoltaic producers through feed-in compensation schemes and origin certificate (HKN) trading. The company offers net metering at 9.5 Rp./kWh (10.5 Rp./kWh with origin certificates as of January 2026).

Headquarters

Arni, Switzerland

Founded

1911

Company Type

Co-op