Quite sustainable: The Energy competence network

Value Chain of the energy competence network

The question of alternatives is becoming pressing as fossil fuels become scarcer. For the City of St.Gallen, the sustainable answer is geothermal power. Through this project, the city has begun implementation of a key pillar of its ambitious Energy Concept 2050.

From energy city to competence centre

Already in 2008, St.Gallen received the European Energy Award in Gold, the highest honour for an “energy city”. The consistent and dynamic implementation of the Geothermal Energy Project has seen it take on a pioneering role in energy policy. Through the Chair for Management of Renewable Energies of the University of St.Gallen (HSG), a top-grade partner is on hand to help in setting up a knowledge network for renewable energies.

Employment of the energy competence network

The energy sector, with around two thirds of employees, comprises the biggest share of the energy competence network.

Growing significance

With the excellent backing of the city’s population and the infectious vision of the geothermal energy project, the ideal conditions are in place for St.Gallen to become an energy competence centre. Existing players and activities form the current network that is due for strong expansion in future.

Highlights on this competence network


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