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Reversion of hydropower concessions

What are the reversion strategies of the mountain cantons? What do they mean for the canton of Zurich? Is there a need for action?

Client

Study for AWEL

Project period

2023

Related expertise

Regulation, Strategy and Pricing, Energy

Team

Urs Trinkner, Claudio Burkhard, Nicolas Eschenbaum, Leah Meyer

Contact

Urs Trinkner

Project description

In the comprehensive background report, the reversion strategies employed by the mountain cantons are outlined, detailing their respective advantages and disadvantages, along with the associated opportunities and risks for the canton of Zurich. The report also delves deeper into specific issues such as investment incentives and governance.

Methods

  • Evaluation of the cantonal reversion strategies
  • Assessment of the opportunities and risks
  • In-depth analysis of the investment barriers
  • In-depth examination of the governance matters

Publication

Final report

 

 

 

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