The electricity industry commands a key position within the Swiss economy. swisselectric is committed to making an important contribution to nationwide electricity production and reliable electricity supplies, retaining the strong international position held by the Swiss electricity industry, and increasing its competitiveness as a European electricity hub.

swisselectric campaigns for the optimisation of economic, social and political conditions in order to guarantee a sustained supply of electricity in Switzerland. In this context swisselectric places high priority on ways of ensuring efficient international electricity links. Another key objective of swisselectric is to advocate the shared interests of its members, particularly in the fields of politics, communication, legislation and technology.

Through swisselectric, the members also jointly engage in energy research (www.swisselectric-research.ch)