What does Equiwatt do?

Equiwatt is a municipal energy efficiency program operating since 2016, providing households and businesses in Lausanne and surrounding communes with financial subsidies, expert consulting, and energy audits to reduce electricity and heating consumption.

Where is Equiwatt located?

Equiwatt is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

What energy sectors does Equiwatt operate in?

Equiwatt operates in Solar, Energy Storage.

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Equiwatt

Lausanne, Switzerland

SolarEnergy StorageGovernment

Founded 2016

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Founded in 2016, Equiwatt is a government headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland specializing in Solar, Energy Storage.

Equiwatt is the energy efficiency program of the City of Lausanne, launched in 2016. It aims to help households, businesses, and real estate professionals reduce energy consumption through awareness campaigns, expert advice, financial subsidies, and efficient equipment. The program offers energy audits (PEIK and CECB+), subsidized renovations covering lighting, ventilation, heating, and cooling (up to 25% of costs or CHF 20,000), support for solar thermal and photovoltaic installations, and personalized energy management consulting. Services include free advisory visits, energy master assistance (AMOén) with grants up to CHF 10,000, and subsidized purchases of efficient appliances and electric vehicles. The program is funded by the FEE (Energy Efficiency Fund) and has expanded from 4 action plans to approximately 15 since its inception.

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Headquarters

Lausanne, Switzerland

Founded

2016

Company Type

Government