Company

Swissgrid is the national grid company and owner of the Swiss extra-high-voltage grid. Its mandate is governed by the Electricity Supply Act (ESA, SR 734.7) and the Electricity Supply Ordinance (ESO, SR 734.71) . The Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) monitors compliance with these regulations. Swissgrid is responsible for the operation, maintenance, renewal and expansion of the Swiss transmission grid. In doing so, the company makes an important contribution to security of supply in Switzerland.