Switzerland rss

Mühleberg appeal upheld

Regulation and Safety

02 April 2013

Muehleberg 48.jpgThe Mühleberg nuclear power plant can continue operating indefinitely, Switzerland's Federal Court has ruled, overturning a March 2012 ruling by the Federal Administrative Court that it would have to close in June.

Swiss to vote on new proposal for phase out

Nuclear Policies

18 January 2013

A Green-led initiative to phase out the use of nuclear energy in Switzerland by 2029 has secured enough support for a national referendum on the issue to be held. A date for the vote has yet to be announced.

Green initiative 'risks Swiss energy security'

Nuclear Policies

19 November 2012

Muhleberg (BKW)-48A Green-led initiative to enshrine nuclear phaseout plans in Swiss law has secured enough support to force a public vote on the issue. Nuclear supporters say the move would needlessly jeopardise energy security.

Proposal sees Mühleberg operating to 2022

Nuclear Policies

07 March 2013

Muhleberg (BKW)-48The Mühleberg nuclear power plant could avoid shutdown this year and operate until 2022 under an initiative announced by the government of the Swiss canton of Bern. Operator BKW FMB Energy said the proposal for a negotiated shutdown "could be an option."

Mühleberg upgrade decision delayed

Corporate

19 December 2012

Muhleberg (BKW)-48Swiss utility BKW FMB Energy has delayed a decision on making safety-related upgrades at the Mühleberg nuclear power plant. The decision - originally expected in mid-2013 - will now be made at the end of 2013.

Swiss energy strategy relies on imports and gas

Nuclear Policies

01 October 2012

Residents will see their electricity costs rise as Switzerland makes more use of fossil fuels on its way to phasing out nuclear power under the country's proposed new energy strategy.