SEIC tariff adjustment for 2026

Following the entry into force of the new Electricity Supply Act and amendments to the Electricity Supply Ordinance (OApEl), a number of tariff adjustments will apply from 2026. These changes are designed to enhance cost transparency and ensure compliance with federal requirements.

The electricity bill for an annual consumption of 2,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) - corresponding to a 4-room apartment - will rise :

• in Gland: from CHF 784.68 in 2025 to CHF 849.14 in 2026, an increase
  of around 8.22%.
• in Prangins: from CHF 744.68 in 2025 to CHF 809.14 in 2026, an increase
  of around 8.66%.

This increase of CHF 5.37 per month (excluding VAT) is mainly due to the introduction of a metering tariff in accordance with Article 7a para. 2 of the Electricity Supply Ordinance (annual subscription of CHF 81.-) and to the adjustment of cost allocation parameters in line with new federal regulations.

Falling energy prices

After two years of strong tensions on the electricity markets, the situation has clearly stabilized in 2025. Thanks to an effective procurement strategy, SEIC has been able to anticipate this trend, and from 2026 will apply an average reduction of 1.20 cts/kWh, or around 10%.

In addition, to simplify consumer choice and comply with the new energy law, which calls for at least two-thirds of Swiss renewable energy consumption by 2028, SEIC is upgrading its product offering. From January 1, 2026, two offers will be available:

• SEIC Mix: 70% Swiss renewable energy, 30% nuclear energy.
• SEIC Green: 100% Swiss renewable energy, from local photovoltaic production and hydropower. This product has a surcharge of 2 cts/kWh.

By default, all customers will be automatically migrated to the SEIC Mix product. Those wishing to switch to our 100% renewable SEIC Green offer can do so until 30.11.2025, free of charge.

This change is designed to guarantee greater transparency on the origin of the energy consumed, while supporting the regional and national energy transition.

Routing charges and metering tariffs

Transmission costs are rising slightly by 0.55 cts/kWh to support the investments in electricity grids needed to integrate decentralized photovoltaic generation and growth in consumption.

Starting in 2026, a new line item will appear on the bill: the metering fee of CHF 6.75 per month per metering point, in accordance with the requirements of Articles 7, 7a, and 8 of the Electricity Supply Ordinance (OApEl). This fee covers the costs of metering and deploying smart meters. In return, the minimum billing amount will be eliminated.

Taxes and fees

Swissgrid, the national grid operator, has also adjusted its 2026 tariffs. System services will fall from 0.55 cts/kWh in 2025 to 0.27 cts/kWh in 2026 (down 0.28 cts/kWh).

The electricity reserve charge will rise from 0.23 cts/kWh in 2025 to 0.41 cts/kWh in 2026 (an increase of 0.18 cts/kWh). In addition, the Confederation is introducing a tariff surcharge of 0.05 cts/kWh for solidarity costs (reinforcement of the national transmission grid, and aid to the steel and aluminum industry).

Finally, as part of the measures to consolidate cantonal finances, the Conseil d'Etat decided at its meeting of August 11, 2025 to increase the cantonal electricity tax to 0.024 cts/kWh from January 1, 2026 (fixed at 0.02 cts/ kWh in 2025).

View the press release issued on August 29, 2025

See detailed 2026 rates

Individuals (consumers of less than 50,000 kWh/year)

Businesses (consumers of more than 50,000 kWh/year)