What EW Hofe does

EW Höfe AG, founded in 1948 and headquartered in Freienbach, Canton Schwyz, Switzerland, is a regional multi-utility company (Querverbundunternehmen) and the largest cross-connection energy and telecom provider in the lower and upper Zürichsee region. It supplies electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications services to the municipalities of Feusisberg, Freienbach, and Wollerau, with a 99.999% supply security rate that exceeds the Swiss national average. The company operates its own fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network supporting internet speeds up to 10 Gbit/s, a Smart Meter infrastructure covering 7,500+ metering points (completed in 2025 ahead of the 2027 federal deadline), and a 24/7 emergency service with 15-20 minute response. Its telecom portfolio is marketed under the Höfner sub-brand and includes fiber internet, TV (180+ channels, 100+ HD), fixed telephony, and 5G-capable mobile services.

The company's business model is built on regulated, subscription-based revenue streams (electricity and gas tariffs, telecom monthly fees) supplemented by professional services (electrical installation, solar PV and EV-charging installation) and hardware sales (solar systems, E-charging stations). Distribution operates through a hybrid model combining a physical Infobox customer center, field installation teams, a web shop, a customer portal, and the My EW Höfe mobile app. As the main shareholder (Hauptaktionärin) of Energie Ausserschwyz AG, EW Höfe has access to CO2-neutral district heating and regional renewable electricity; in May 2023, it co-founded Hydrogen Höfe Freienbach AG with Alpiq, SOCAR Energy Switzerland, and CIME Capital to build Switzerland's largest green hydrogen electrolysis plant. The company serves residential, SMB, and large-consumer (Grossverbraucher) segments in a strictly defined geographic territory, with annual infrastructure investment of CHF 8.6–10 million and a headcount of 51–100 employees.

Name

EW Hofe

Legal name

EW Höfe AG

Website

https://ewh.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EW Höfe AG is a regional Swiss multi-utility providing electricity, gas, fiber internet, TV, mobile, and installation services to residential, business, and large-consumer customers in the three Höfe district municipalities of Feusisberg, Freienbach, and Wollerau.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Energy Storage O&M (BESS, PCS, EMS) (EUAEAGAH)

Keywords

• Regional energy supply
• Fiber optic internet
• Natural gas distribution
• Solar installation services
• Electrical installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Freienbach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply: Supply of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Höfe district. Revenue generated through regulated electricity tariffs including energy, network usage, and statutory charges. Pricing adjusted annually, with reduced tariffs announced for January 2026.
2. Gas Supply: Natural gas distribution to customers in the Höfe district. Gas prices adjusted periodically based on market conditions, with recent reductions implemented.
3. Telecommunications Services: Internet (up to 10 Gbit/s), TV (180+ channels, 100+ in HD), telephone, and mobile services for private and business customers under the Höfner brand.
4. Installation Services: Electrical installation services including planning, execution, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Covers traditional electrical work as well as E-charging stations and solar installations.
5. Solar Energy Systems: Sale, installation, and consultation of photovoltaic/solar systems for residential (single-family and multi-family homes) and commercial buildings. Includes solar calculators and energy cycle optimization solutions.
6. E-Mobility Solutions: Installation of electric vehicle charging stations for single-family homes and multi-family house garages. Includes promotional offerings with free charging cables.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EW Höfe AG is a regional multi-utility company providing electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications services (fiber internet up to 10 Gbit/s, TV, and mobile telephony) to residential and business customers in the Höfe district of Canton Schwyz, Switzerland. The company also delivers professional electrical installation services, photovoltaic solar systems, EV charging station installations, and operates a completed Smart Meter network across its service territory.

Product overview

EW Höfe AG is a regional multi-utility provider operating as the largest cross-connection company in the lower and upper Zurich Lake region, serving the municipalities of Feusisberg, Freienbach, and Wollerau. The company offers an integrated portfolio of energy and telecom products built on shared infrastructure. The core offerings include electricity and gas supply, high-speed fiber internet up to 10 Gbit/s, Höfner TV with over 180 channels, and Höfner Mobile with 5G capability. Adjacent products include photovoltaic solar system installations, electric vehicle charging station installations, and professional electrical installation services. The enabling infrastructure includes a Smart Meter network and extensive fiber optic network throughout the district. Customer access is unified through the Mein EW Höfe customer portal and My EW Höfe mobile app, which leverage Smart Meter data to provide real-time energy management. The company is the majority shareholder of Energie Ausserschwyz AG, which delivers CO2-neutral district heating and electricity from regional renewable sources since 2022. The company also co-founded Hydrogen Höfe Freienbach AG, which operates Switzerland's largest green hydrogen electrolysis plant in Freienbach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Energie Ausserschwyz AG: Subsidiary focused on CO2-neutral district heating and electricity from regional renewable sources. EW Höfe AG is the main shareholder.
• Hydrogen Höfe Freienbach AG

Products and services

• Strom (Electricity) Electricity supply services for households, businesses, and large-scale consumers in the Höfe district municipalities of Feusisberg, Freienbach, and Wollerau. Includes various tariff structures and the ability to combine with other EW Höfe services.
• Gas Natural gas supply services for customers in the Höfe district, with prices adjusted periodically based on market conditions.
• Höfner Internet High-speed fiber optic internet services offering speeds up to 10 Gbit/s, delivered via the company's own FTTH fiber network in the Höfe district.
• Höfner TV Television service offering over 180 channels, including more than 100 in HD quality, with features such as replay, recordings, and mobile apps.
• Höfner Mobile Mobile telephony services including mobile internet plans with 5G capability, offered as part of the complete telecom portfolio from the regional provider.
• Solaranlage (Solar Installation) Photovoltaic solar system installation services including planning, advice, installation, and connection, along with solar calculators and own-consumption optimization solutions.
• E-Ladestationen (E-Charging Stations)
• Smart Meter Digital electricity meters that measure and store consumption and production data every 15 minutes, transmitting it encrypted via the Höfner fiber network to enable real-time energy management and smart grid capabilities.
• Electrical Installation Professional electrical installation services including consulting and planning, full installation work, and ongoing service and maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
• Glasfaseranschluss (Fiber Connection) Fiber optic network connections for residential and business customers in the Höfe district, enabling high-speed internet and telecom services.
• Mein EW Höfe Kundenportal
• My EW Höfe App

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.999% supply security rate across electricity, gas, and telecom networks - above Swiss national average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hydrogen Höfe Freienbach AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2023Joint venture established May 22, 2023 between Alpiq, SOCAR Energy Switzerland, CIME Capital, and EW Höfe to build Switzerland's largest green hydrogen electrolysis plant in Freienbach. The plant will produce green hydrogen using renewable electricity for various applications including mobility, industry, and energy storage.
• AlpiqcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2023Co-founder of Hydrogen Höfe Freienbach AG. Alpiq contributes energy expertise and renewable energy sourcing capabilities to the green hydrogen production project.
• SOCAR Energy SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2023Co-founder of Hydrogen Höfe Freienbach AG. SOCAR Energy Switzerland brings energy trading and distribution expertise to the green hydrogen project.
• CIME CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2023Co-founder of Hydrogen Höfe Freienbach AG. CIME Capital provides investment and financial expertise to the hydrogen infrastructure project.
• Energie Ausserschwyz AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEW Höfe is the main shareholder (Hauptaktionärin) of Energie Ausserschwyz AG, which has delivered CO2-neutral district heating and electricity from regional renewable sources since 2022. EW Höfe invested CHF 25 million to increase its stake in 2023. Energie Ausserschwyz is expanding its district heating network with capital increases of CHF 20 million (2024) and CHF 15 million (2025).
• AxpocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term energy supply partnership. Axpo has been supplying electricity to EW Höfe from the Kraftwerk Wägital since 2020, with the contract extended for continued power supply from regional hydroelectric sources.
• EKZ (Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partners for the construction of Unterwerk (substation) Freienbach - a shared infrastructure project between EKZ and EW Höfe for reliable power supply to meet growing electricity demand.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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