EWA energies

What EWA energies does

energieUri AG (operating as EWA energies and previously EWA - Elektrizitätswerk Altdorf) is a Swiss integrated energy and building technology utility headquartered in Altdorf, Canton Uri. Founded in 1895, the company holds an exclusive regulated distribution concession for the majority of Canton Uri (excluding Erstfeld and Urserntal) and parts of Canton Schwyz, operating approximately 1,450 km of distribution network, 400 transformer stations, and 370 distribution cabinets. It serves residential, commercial, SME, industrial, municipal, real estate developer, and property manager customers with electricity products (the URstrom family sourced from 100% renewable Uri hydropower, solar, and wind), network services, photovoltaic and storage systems, heat pump contracting (SmartHeat), building automation (SmartHome on Loxone/DigitalSTROM/KNX), EV charging (energieUri Charge), and local electricity community products (ZEV, vZEV, LEG, LokalStrom). It also operates the cantonal SmartMetering Systemplattform Uri jointly with four other utilities and Abwasser Uri, and owns subsidiary ComDataNet AG, which delivers cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, and connectivity solutions.

Underlying technology centers on the SmartEnergy platform, which integrates distributed PV generation, battery storage, heat pump heating/cooling, EV charging, and SmartMeter monitoring through intelligent control and visualization. Revenue is generated through multiple streams: recurring subscription electricity and grid network fees (URstrom Home/Small/Flex/Business, KMU, Grosskunden), heat pump and PV contracting (SmartHeat, energieUri Care) where the company owns and operates assets while customers pay per kWh or fixed price, project-based electrical installation and switchgear construction, and managed ICT services via ComDataNet. GTM is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via physical customer service, Elektroshop retail store, online shop and customer portal; sales-led for enterprise, municipal, and industrial customers; and product-led growth via online calculators (Solarrechner, Heizungsrechner) and self-service URstrom products.

Name

EWA energies

Legal name

energieUri AG

Website

https://energieuri.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

energieUri AG (EWA energies) is a Swiss integrated energy and building technology utility serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers across Canton Uri with electricity distribution, heat pumps, solar, smart home, EV charging, and ICT services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy Asset Management (Solar/Wind/Hydro/Geothermal) (EUAEAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy Management Systems & Plant Controllers (PPC, AGC Participation, Curtailment Control) (EUAMAIAI), Microgrid Development, EPC & Integration (EUAMAJAB), SCADA, Controls & Communications Integration (RTU, Fiber, Networking) (EUAEADAD)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution utility
• Renewable hydropower supply
• Smart metering services
• Heat pump contracting
• Smart home automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Altdorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply (URstrom Products): Sale of electricity products to residential and business customers. Products include URstrom (hydropower), URstrom Sun (solar premium), and URstrom Plus (nature power from hydro, wind, solar). Revenue generated through energy consumption charges based on kWh usage and fixed network fees.
2. Network Services: Grid infrastructure operation and maintenance services. Revenue from network usage fees based on connection capacity and consumption. Includes grid connections, power quality, and SmartMeter services.
3. Heat Pump Contracting (SmartHeat): Full-service heat pump solutions including planning, financing, installation, operation, and maintenance. Customers pay for heating/cooling energy consumed without capital investment.
4. Electrical Installation Services: Electrical building technology, smart home installations, switchgear manufacturing, and building automation for residential and commercial projects. Project-based revenue from installation work.
5. Photovoltaic Systems: Solar panel installation and PV contracting services. Includes energyUri Care package where company owns and operates systems while customers pay for generated electricity.
6. ICT Services (via ComDataNet): IT, telecommunications, networking, and multimedia services through subsidiary ComDataNet AG including cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, and connectivity solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EWA energies (energieUri AG) is a regional Swiss energy utility that produces, distributes, and sells 100% renewable hydroelectric electricity under the URstrom brand while delivering integrated energy services including heat pump contracting (SmartHeat), smart home automation, EV charging infrastructure (energieUri Charge), photovoltaic systems, electrical installations, smart metering, and ICT/cloud services via its ComDataNet AG subsidiary. It operates the exclusive electricity distribution network for the majority of Canton Uri, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers through direct sales, a customer portal, physical retail, and field sales teams.

Product overview

energieUri operates as an integrated energy and building technology provider organized as a multi-brand portfolio. The core offering is SmartEnergy, a platform combining distributed solar generation, battery storage, heat pump heating/cooling, EV charging infrastructure, and SmartMeter monitoring—all connected via intelligent control. The URstrom product family (URstrom, URstrom Sun, URstrom Plus, URstrom Home, URstrom Small, URstrom Flex, URstrom Business) provides electricity from Uri hydropower and renewables. SmartHeat delivers heat pump contracting solutions. SmartHome offers Loxone/DigitalSTROM/KNX-based home automation. SmartMeter and the cantonal SmartMetering Systemplattform Uri enable consumption monitoring across electricity, water, and heating/cooling. For EV mobility, energieUri Charge handles billing while bike-energy stations serve e-bikes. Eigenverbrauch products (ZEV, vZEV, LEG, LokalStrom) enable local energy community models. ComDataNet AG subsidiary provides IT/telecom services including cloud, cybersecurity, and data networks. Additional services span electrical planning, switchgear construction, network connections, and physical/online retail via the Elektroshop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• URstrom: Base electricity product from Uri hydropower for private and commercial customers
• URstrom Sun
• URstrom Plus
• SmartEnergy
• SmartHeat
• SmartHome
• energieUri Care
• energieUri Charge
• LokalStrom
• eCarUp

Products and services

• URstrom Electricity Product Family Tiered electricity products for residential and business customers sourced from renewable Uri hydropower and other renewables. Includes URstrom (base), URstrom Sun (100% solar at +1.75 Rp/kWh), URstrom Plus (hydro/wind/solar nature power at +2 Rp/kWh), URstrom Home (residential up to 50,000 kWh/year), URstrom Small (uniform price small consumers up to 50,000 kWh), URstrom Flex (controllable loads like heat pumps), URstrom Business (50,000-100,000 kWh), KMU product (100,000-1,000,000 kWh up to 500 kW peak), and Grosskunden (1,000,000-5,000,000 kWh up to 1,000 kW peak).
• SmartEnergy Integrated Energy Solutions Total energy solutions platform combining PV self-production and storage, sustainable heating/cooling, EV charging, SmartMeter measurement of electricity/heat/water consumption, networked and optimized with intelligent control and visualization. Marketed under the IGD Grüter AG TotalEnergy concept as a single competent partner from installation through operation and billing.
• SmartHeat Heat Pump Contracting Full-service heat pump contracting including planning, financing, installation, operation, optimization, and billing of heating/cooling energy. Includes the URheat Flat all-inclusive package covering planning, delivery, realization, financing, and 24/7 monitoring with service hotline.
• SmartHome Building Automation Smart home automation system for comfort, safety, and energy efficiency with control of lighting, shading, access, alarm, music/media, ventilation, and HVAC via smartphone, tablet, or switch. Integrates Loxone (Platinum Partner in Switzerland), DigitalSTROM, and KNX building automation standards.
• SmartMetering Systemplattform Uri Cantonal system platform for capturing electricity, heat/cooling, and water consumption data in multi-sector capability, operated jointly with four other energy providers and Abwasser Uri. Supports automatic meter reading, consumption optimization, and customer portal access.
• energieUri Care Photovoltaic Contracting Turnkey solar package where energieUri finances, operates, and maintains the photovoltaic system; the customer receives electricity at a fixed price. Delivered as a certified Swissolar specialist partner.
• energieUri Charge EV Charging Management Professional billing and access management solution for EV charging infrastructure for charging station operators, property managers, and STWEG (condo associations). Includes a mobile app for drivers and partnership with eCarUp for network discovery.
• E-Bike Charging Stations (bike-energy) Official dealer of bike-energy E-Bike charging stations enabling charging without a home charger, with intelligent charging cables said to double battery life. energieUri sells, installs, and supports bike-energy infrastructure throughout the region.
• ComDataNet AG ICT Services Wholly-owned subsidiary providing IT, telecommunications, networks, and multimedia services including cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, fiber connections up to dark fiber, and modern workplace solutions throughout Central Switzerland. Includes Datennetz und Internetzugang data network and internet services up to 50/50 Mbit/s or higher.
• Network Services (Netzdienstleistungen) Grid infrastructure operation and maintenance services including overhead/underground lines, transformer stations, substations, network connections (Netzanschluss), temporary construction connections (Provisorischer Bauanschluss up to 550 kVA), power quality (Versorgungsqualität), and 24/7 emergency service. Includes cable registry and network plan data (Planauskunft / Verteilnetz).
• Electrical Installation Services (Elektroinstallation) Electrical installations for residential and commercial facilities including LED manufacturing for custom lighting solutions. Includes Elektroplanung/Engineering for building technology, telecommunications, production and distribution systems, plus Minergie-certified building planning and fire protection planning (Brandschutzplanung).
• Switchgear and Automation Construction (Schaltanlagen- und Automatikbau) Custom switchgear and control system construction for industrial and commercial applications including power distributions, compensation systems, and machine controls.
• energieUri Elektroshop (Retail) Physical retail store at Lehnplatz 9, Altdorf selling household appliances, electrical supplies, lighting, accessories, and gift items with consultation and demonstration services. Operated alongside an online shop at shop.energieuri.ch.
• Energy Consulting Services (Energieberatungen) Energy consultation services including gross energy consumption assessment, visual inspection of electrical appliances, specific customer-adapted consumption measurement and analysis, GEAK and GEAK Plus cantonal building energy certificates, Thermografiemessungen thermal imaging, and Leistungs-/Energie-/Lastgangmessungen power and load profile measurements.
• Local Self-Consumption and Electricity Communities Products enabling local electricity communities: Zusammenschluss zum Eigenverbrauch (ZEV), virtual ZEV (vZEV), Lokale Elektrizitätsgemeinschaften (LEG), and LokalStrom where producers set their own price for locally used electricity with energieUri handling sales and revenue transfer minus service fee.
• Alpine Photovoltaikanlage Sidenplangg New alpine photovoltaic installation named Sidenplangg that went operational in March 2026 with a good production start.

Quantifiable outcome

• SmartMeter rollout meeting federal 2027 mandate - energieUri began rollout in 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LoxonecoreTechnology or IntegrationLoxone is a leading SmartHome system provider. energieUri is one of the first Loxone Platinum Partners in Switzerland under the new standard.
• DigitalSTROMcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigitalSTROM smart building system partner providing intelligent building automation solutions integrated with energieUri SmartHome.
• KNXcoreTechnology or IntegrationKNX building automation standard partner. KNX enables cross-trade control of heating, lighting, blinds, ventilation, multimedia and security across building systems.
• bike-energyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer of bike-energy E-Bike charging stations. energieUri sells, installs, and supports bike-energy charging infrastructure throughout the region.
• SwissolarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwissolar is the Swiss Professional Association for Solar Energy. energieUri is a certified Swissolar specialist partner for photovoltaics.
• ComDataNet AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary providing ICT, telecommunications, network, and multimedia services. Present throughout Central Switzerland with business locations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BKW Energie: Large Swiss energy group with regulated distribution, generation, and energy services across multiple cantons. Significantly larger than energieUri but operates overlapping product categories including smart home, PV, EV, and grid services.
• ewz (Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich): Municipal utility of Zurich offering electricity, telecom (ewz.zürinet), PV, EV charging, and smart home services. Operates at much larger scale but with the same vertically integrated, multi-service municipal utility structure.
• Axpo: Switzerland's largest utility and major hydropower producer. Competes with energieUri in electricity supply (liberalized market), energy trading, and increasingly in distributed energy services. Potential strategic acquirer of regional utilities.

Direct peers

• EBM (Elektra Birseck): Regional Swiss energy utility serving the Basel region with electricity, heat networks, telecom (via subsidiary), and energy services. Highly comparable integrated regional utility model similar to energieUri's multi-line approach.
• Romande Energie: Cantonal distribution utility in French-speaking Switzerland offering electricity, heat networks, and energy services. Similar vertically integrated structure with renewable generation focus and regulated distribution monopoly.
• EWL (Energie Wasser Luzern): Vertically integrated municipal utility in Lucerne offering electricity, heat, telecommunications, and smart home services to residential and business customers. Closely mirrors energieUri's one-stop-shop business model in a comparable Swiss regional context.
• IBC Energie Wasser Chur: Small Swiss regional utility serving Chur and surrounding Graubünden municipalities with electricity, water, and energy services. Closest peer by size and cantonal footprint, operating in similarly alpine terrain.
• Groupe E: Vertically integrated Swiss utility operating in cantons Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Vaud, and Bern. Offers electricity, heat, telecom, and smart home services—directly comparable integrated regional utility model with similar customer-segment structure.
• CKW (Centralschweizerische Kraftwerke): Integrated regional utility serving Central Switzerland, including parts of Canton Uri's neighboring regions. Operates generation, distribution, smart home, PV, and EV charging offerings directly comparable to energieUri's portfolio, but at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Repower: Swiss energy utility primarily serving Graubünden and neighboring alpine regions with generation, distribution, and energy services. Comparable geography (alpine terrain) and renewable generation portfolio, with overlapping end-customer services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ewa_energieuri
• Facebookfacebook.com/ewaenergieuri
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/energieuri

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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