2026 rates
To comply with the new legal framework, SEIC has adjusted its transmission tariffs upwards and introduced metering tariffs.
Electricity rate adjustment for 2026
Following the entry into force of the new Electricity Act, electricity bills will rise slightly in 2026. The increase is mainly due to the introduction of metering tariffs (annual subscription of CHF 81.-) and to the adjustment of the calculation of transmission costs in line with new federal regulations.
Thanks to an efficient procurement strategy, SEIC has been able to anticipate the downward trend in electricity market prices and pass on the benefits to its customers.
The electricity bill for an annual consumption of 2,500 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%.
which represents an increase of CHF 5.37 per month (excluding VAT).
The electricity bill for basic supply customers comprises :
- the energy tariff, i.e. the price of electricity consumed
- tariffs for network use (transmission of energy to the customer) and system services
- metering rate (monthly subscription) introduced from 2026
- taxes and charges levied by the Confederation (including the Electricity Reserve and surcharges for use of the transmission grid), the canton and the communes.
Metering tariffs from 2026
From 2026, a new line will appear on the bill: the metering tariff of CHF 6.75 per month per meter, in accordance with the requirements of Articles 7, 7a and 8 of the Electricity Supply Ordinance (OApEl ) aimed at enhancing cost transparency. This tariff covers the costs of measuring and deploying smart meters.
Note that the notion of a minimum billable amount has been eliminated.
discover the new SEIC mix or SEIC greenproducts
Without any specific request on your part, you receive the SEIC mix product , electricity produced from 70% Swiss renewable energy and 30% nuclear energy. From January 1, 2026, this product will replace the standard SEIC logic product.
SEIC has decided to revamp its product lineup to offer you a standard product with a higher proportion of renewable energy. This is intended to simplify your choice and ensure that you are already in compliance with the new legal framework, which will require that at least two-thirds of the energy supplied come from Swiss renewable sources by 2028.
If you want to benefit from electricity from 100% renewable sources, choose our SEIC green product, made up of electricity from hydraulic and solar sources.
Single rate vs. double rate
If your meter doesn't differentiate between on-peak and off-peak hours, you'll be billed according to the single-rate principle, which is ideal if you live in an apartment without a water heater or electric heating. You can also, if you wish, submit a request to change or adapt your meter to benefit from the double rate.
A double rate, on the other hand, is recommended if you can use off-peak hours for more than a third of your consumption. To check that your meters distinguish between peak hours (HP) and off-peak hours (HC), just glance at your bill! If the words "Consommation HP/HC" or "Chauffage HP/HC" appear, you're entitled to the double rate. If not, ask for it.
2026 price list
Single rates, double rates, SEIC Mix or SEIC Green, federal, cantonal, or municipal taxes— discover all the 2026 prices.
Composition of electricity prices
Electricity prices
Routing charges and metering tariffs
Taxes and fees
Please note that SEIC is not in a position to influence this component of the price. It is obliged to deduct these amounts and pass them on to the relevant bodies.
Where does the electricity you use come from?
Electricity sourcing information is official data that tells you the sources (hydroelectric, solar, nuclear, etc.) of the electricity you consume. It is reported annually for the electricity supplied in the previous year to provide you with greater transparency regarding the origin of the electricity supplied by SEIC.
The electricity distributed by SEIC in 2025 will consist of 100% Swiss renewable energy.
The renewable energy supplied consists of:
- 93.7% of Switzerland's hydropower
- 0.3% of Swiss solar energy
- 6% of electricity generated through incentive programs*, consisting of: 52.3% hydropower, 17.9% solar power, 4.2% wind power, 21.6% biomass, 4.0% municipal solid waste (renewable portion), and 0% geothermal power.
*This national program to support electricity generation from renewable sources is funded by the cost-based feed-in tariff (RPC), to which you contribute through the “federal transmission network surcharge,” which was 2.30 cts/kWh in 2025.
Labeling 2025: New Information
Since 2026 (for the 2025 delivery year), in accordance with the new legal framework, the labeling specifies:
- the energy mix of the selected product
- SEIC's overall energy mix
- CO2 emissions and the amount of nuclear waste for each energy mix
Below is a comparison between the energy mix for the SEIClogic product—which was primarily distributed to you in 2025—and SEIC’s overall energy mix.
Labeling of Electricity Supplied in 2025
Check out our news section to learn about the labeling of other products to be delivered in 2025.
Guarantees of origin for electricity branding
A guarantee of origin is the official electronic certificate issued by Pronovo (the federal agency responsible for registering guarantees of origin) that identifies the source of the electricity consumed based on the generation technology used (solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, etc.) and the location of generation.
Since electrons cannot be tracked, these certificates are used to track the electricity supplied, under Pronovo’s supervision.
In 2025, a higher-than-expected volume of hydroelectric certificates of origin was incorporated. This situation provided an opportunity to promote electricity with high environmental quality, enabling SEIC to offer its customers a fully renewable supplier mix.