Government Over half of households have modern energy metering systems
Around three million households and small businesses across Switzerland are now equipped with smart energy metering systems. That's over half. According to the Federal Council, the smart meter rollout is therefore on track.
20.11.2025, 10:36
SDA
A smart meter measures how much electricity is consumed and when it is consumed. This makes it clear at what time of day electricity consumption is particularly high. This makes it possible to identify power guzzlers. If you want to consume your solar power yourself or share it with your neighbors, the smart meter helps you to control your own consumption and manage your electricity bill.
The aim of the smart meter rollout throughout Switzerland is to reduce the load on the electricity grid. According to the Electricity Act, distribution grid operators are obliged to replace 80% of conventional electricity meters with smart meters by the end of 2027.
Only two percent are behind schedule
According to the latest figures published by the Federal Council on Thursday in its response to an interpellation by National Councillor Gabriela Suter (SP/AG), 2,940,000 smart meters were installed across Switzerland at the end of 2024. That is a share of over fifty percent.
The Federal Council therefore remains confident that the statutory target will be achieved, as it writes. According to a survey by the Association of Swiss Electricity Companies (VSE), only two percent of distribution system operators assumed that they would not be able to complete the rollout by the end of 2027.
In the summer, the Federal Administrative Court rejected the appeal of a man who demanded that the smart meter be removed for data protection reasons and that a "legal meter" be installed in his home. The system is in the public interest because it increases grid efficiency and promotes economical electricity consumption.
