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How relevant are energy prices really for firms?
- Energy
- KOF Bulletin
The sharp rise in energy prices since 2022 has led to much debate. But how important are energy prices really for companies? And through which channels are companies exposed to energy prices? To answer this question, researchers from KOF, EPFL and the University of Lausanne conducted a company survey funded by the Enterprise for Society (E4S) Foundation and the MTEC Foundation.
Inflation picks up significantly worldwide but remains moderate in Switzerland
- KOF
- Energy
- Inflation
- KOF Bulletin
Prices in the euro area and especially in the United States have risen sharply recently. Inflation momentum has also picked up in Switzerland. However, KOF expects the upward trend in prices in Switzerland to weaken towards the end of the year.
The Impact of Energy Policy Measures from a Corporate Point of View
- KOF Bulletin
- Energy
New research conducted by KOF in conjunction with the WIFO Institute in Austria and the ZEW Institute in Germany shows that energy policies can stimulate the adoption of green energy technologies without reducing companies’ national or international competitiveness.
The Impact of Political Measures on the Introduction of New Energy Technologies
- KOF Bulletin
- Energy
Why do companies decide in favour or against the application of new energy technologies? And which political measures are considered decisive by companies? These are the questions an international team of researchers investigated in the context of the national “Managing Energy Consumption” research project.
New Energy Technologies in Swiss Businesses
- Innovation
- KOF Bulletin
- Energy
Why businesses develop and implement new technologies – or why they don't: this question has been considered by an international team of researchers as part of the national research programme “Managing Energy Consumption”.
Investment in Energy Efficiency Pays Off
- Energy
- KOF Bulletin
There is a lot of talk about the green transformation, but just how widespread are energy-efficient technologies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland? Between 2012 and 2014, more energy-efficient technologies were introduced in Germany and Austria than in Switzerland. This is detrimental on two counts since environmentally friendly innovations often also make sound economic sense.