# Energy towns A thematic map of the Atlas of Switzerland, the national atlas published by ETH Zurich. The map is drawn in the browser; this file describes it and lists its variants and links, but not the data values shown on the map. - Map: https://atlasderschweiz.ch/en/theme/energy-towns/ - Map id: 579 - Categories: Economy and Energy › Energy economy - Keywords: Energy, Renewable energy - Published: 2010-11-26 - Last revised: 2022-03-17 - Content language: English - Other languages: [Deutsch](https://atlasderschweiz.ch/de/thema/energiestaedte.md), [Français](https://atlasderschweiz.ch/fr/theme/cites-de-lenergie.md), [Italiano](https://atlasderschweiz.ch/it/tema/citta-dellenergia.md) ## Description ### The «energy town» label The «energy town» label is a record of achievement for local authorities, which set out and implement a sustainable joint energy policy. Energy towns promote renewable energies and environmentally compatible mobility and support the efficient use of resources. The «energy town» programme is operated by EnergieSchweiz and is intended as a prime example of how, with fully responsible practices, the quality of life can be improved and negative influences on climate change improved. The label represents a consistent and goal-oriented energy policy. Local authorities, which bear the «energy town» label, carry out a comprehensive process resulting in a sustainable energy, transport and environmental policy. Authorities, employers and the local population are all pulling together towards the same goal. The «energy town» label is awarded by the independent committee of the board of «energy town» trustees. By the end of 2021 460 Swiss local authorities with a total 5.1 million inhabitants were awarded the label. The trademark is in four languages and is registered in most European countries. The local authority can use the «energy town» label for community marketing purposes. ### The European Energy Award Gold Local authorities which have implemented at least 75% of the measures listed in the catalogue produced as part of the certification process can apply for the European Energy Award Gold once they have achieved «energy town» status. With the Gold Award «energy towns» crown their commitment to a future of sustainable energy. The European Energy Award (EEA) is the European counterpart to the «energy town» label. The EEA is a certification process and quality management system for local authorities and towns throughout Europe which make an important contribution to energy efficiency and the increasing introduction of renewable energies. ## Sources - Trägerverein Energiestadt (2020): [«Energiestadt» – Gütesiegel und Leistungsausweis](http://www.energiestadt.ch/) ## Data sources - Atlas of Switzerland: [Administrative Einheiten 1:500.000 (Gemeinden, Bezirke, Kantone)](http://www.atlasderschweiz.ch/) - FSO GEOSTAT und Swisstopo: [Generalisierte Gemeindegrenzen,Limites communales généralisées](https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/dienstleistungen/geostat/geodaten-bundesstatistik/administrative-grenzen/generalisierte-gemeindegrenzen.html) - swisstopo (2018): [Energiestädte](https://map.geo.admin.ch/?lang=de&topic=energie&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-grau&layers=ch.bfe.energiestaedte&catalogNodes=2419,2420,2427,2480,2429,2431,2434,2436,2767,2441,3206&layers_opacity=0.6) - swisstopo (2021): [Gemeindegrenzen GG25](https://shop.swisstopo.admin.ch/de/products/landscape/boundaries3D) - swisstopo [J160089] (2010): [Gemeindegrenzen GG25](https://shop.swisstopo.admin.ch/de/products/landscape/boundaries3D) - swisstopo [J160089] (2010): [Landeskarte 1:500.000](https://shop.swisstopo.admin.ch/de/products/maps/national/lk500) - Trägerverein Energiestadt (2020): [«Energiestadt» – Gütesiegel und Leistungsausweis](http://www.energiestadt.ch/) - Trägerverein Energiestadt (2022): [Energiestädte & Mitglieder](https://www.energiestadt.ch/de/energiestaedte-mitglieder-29.html) ## Data owners - [Atlas of Switzerland (AoS)](http://www.atlasderschweiz.ch/) - [Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO)](https://www.bfs.admin.ch/) - [ENCO AG (ENCO AG)](http://www.enco-ag.ch/) - [Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE)](http://www.bfe.admin.ch/) - [Swiss Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo)](http://www.swisstopo.admin.ch/) - [Trägerverein Energiestadt](http://www.energiestadt.ch/) ## Citation The terms of use ask to name the Atlas of Switzerland and the data owners, and to keep the source references in exports, screenshots and embeds. Cite the map as: > Atlas of Switzerland (2022): Energy towns. ETH Zürich. Map data © AoS, FSO, ENCO AG, SFOE, swisstopo, Trägerverein Energiestadt. https://atlasderschweiz.ch/en/theme/energy-towns/ ## Variants The map has 9 variants. Levels: time. The `u` value of a variant selects it in the links below. - 1995: `u=ABUAAAAA` - 2000: `u=AAIAAAAA` - 2005: `u=AAgAAAAA` - 2010: `u=AAEAAAAA` - 2015: `u=AmAAAAAA` - 2018: `u=Aw4AAAAA` - 2019: `u=AxYAAAAA` - 2020: `u=Ay4AAAAA` - 2021: `u=A18AAAAA` (default) ## Links Replace `{u}` with the `u` value of a variant above, or leave out `u={u}` for the default variant. The map opens at its full extent; a link cannot set the map position. - Map: https://atlasderschweiz.ch/en/theme/energy-towns/?u={u} - Short link, stays valid when the title changes: https://atlasderschweiz.ch/en/t/579/?u={u} - Side by side with another map: https://atlasderschweiz.ch/en/comparison/?lt=579&lu={u}&rt={id of the other map}&ru={u of the other map, or leave out} Embed in another website (allowed by the terms of use, as long as the source references stay visible): ```html ``` In the embed URL, `dm` sets what is shown: `e` the map with its title bar (default), `p` also the values of an object clicked on the map, `m` only the map with a button that opens it in the atlas. `ig=1` (default) lets the map react to scrolling and dragging only after a click into it, `ig=0` right away. The size can be changed in `style`. ## Related maps - [Solar electricity production: making use of roof space](https://atlasderschweiz.ch/en/theme/solar-electricity-production-making-use-of-roof-space.md) (id 1030, former edition, desktop atlas only) - [Renewable heating](https://atlasderschweiz.ch/en/theme/renewable-heating.md) (id 1022, former edition, desktop atlas only) For the use and citation of maps and data, see the [terms of use](https://atlasderschweiz.ch/en/terms-of-use/).