EWD Elektrizitatswerk Davos

What EWD Elektrizitatswerk Davos does

EWD Elektrizitätswerk Davos AG is a regional Swiss energy utility founded in 1893 and headquartered at Talstrasse 35, Davos Platz, in the Canton of Graubünden. The company is the local grid operator and integrated energy provider for the municipality of Davos, serving residential customers (permanent and seasonal/vacation homeowners), commercial and industrial establishments (hotels, restaurants, businesses), and property owners/managers of multi-family buildings. It is organized as an Aktiengesellschaft but is privately held, wholly owned by the Gemeinde Davos (municipality of Davos), which is its sole shareholder and dividend recipient. The company employs an estimated 11–50 staff.

The product portfolio spans six interconnected offerings: electricity supply (Strom) across three branded tiers — WASSER.STROM (100% Swiss hydropower), DAVOSER.STROM (local hydro from the Glaris and Frauenkirch plants plus local solar and biogas), and BASIS.STROM (predominantly nuclear); district heating (Wärme) with contracting where EWD finances, installs and maintains infrastructure; solar PV installation via certified Solarprofi status; e-mobility with five public EV charging stations operational since 2016; the Optima energy-optimization advisory service; and electrical contracting/maintenance (Dienstleistungen) with a 24/7 emergency Pikettdienst. Underlying technology includes smart-grid infrastructure with a smart-meter rollout targeting 80% coverage by end of 2027 per the Swiss Federal Energy Strategy, self-consumption models (EVG, ZEV, vZEV, LEG), and the world's first Siemens Type 8DAB24 blue GIS F-Gas-free medium voltage installation. The company holds ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications.

Revenue mechanics are direct-to-consumer and locally focused. Electricity is billed on a recurring/subscription basis (grid usage fees set by ElCom, energy costs, and statutory charges KEV and SDL), district heating as managed services/contracting, EV charging on a transaction basis (CHF 1 start fee plus CHF 0.58/kWh), and solar and electrical work as professional services (e.g., CHF 200 emergency base fee). Go-to-market is direct through the owned distribution grid, a physical customer center, an online customer portal, community/sports sponsorship, and direct customer communications, all within the Davos municipality.

Name

EWD Elektrizitatswerk Davos

Legal name

EWD Elektrizitätswerk Davos AG

Website

https://ewd.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EWD Elektrizitätswerk Davos AG is a municipally-owned regional Swiss utility, founded 1893, providing electricity, district heating, solar, EV charging, and electrical services to residential, commercial, and property-owner customers in the municipality of Davos.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Electric Utility

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Supply + DER/Virtual Power Plant Bundles (Solar, Storage, DR) (EUAGABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Operations & Parking-Lot Electrification Management (BPABAKAK), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

Keywords

• Municipal electric utility
• District heating services
• Hydroelectric power generation
• Solar installation services
• Electric mobility charging

Headquarters

HQ city

Davos Platz

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply: Revenue from supplying electricity to residential and commercial customers in Davos. Components include grid usage fees, energy costs, and statutory charges (KEV, SDL). Multiple product tiers offered: WASSER.STROM (hydro), DAVOSER.STROM (local hydro + solar + biogas), and BASIS.STROM (nuclear-based).
2. District Heating (Wärmeverbund): Revenue from operating district heating networks supplying buildings with central heating and hot water. Includes contracting services where EWD finances, installs, and maintains heating infrastructure.
3. E-Mobility Charging: Revenue from operating public electric vehicle charging stations. Charges include CHF 1 start fee plus CHF 0.58 per kWh. Stations located at Seeparkplatz, Kongressparkplatz, Rathaus, EWD Raiffeisen, and EWD Friedeck.
4. Solar Installation Services: Revenue from planning, installation and maintenance of solar PV systems. Certified Solarprofi ensuring quality installations compliant with Swiss law.
5. Electrical Services (Dienstleistungen): Revenue from competent service technicians providing electrical installation services, fault reporting, and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EWD Elektrizitätswerk Davos AG is a municipal energy utility that supplies electricity, district heating, solar energy, and electric mobility charging services to the Davos region in Switzerland. Through its subsidiary EWD Optima AG, the company also sells and installs solar PV systems and provides electrical installation services. Electricity is offered through three sub-brands (WASSER.STROM, DAVOSER.STROM, BASIS.STROM) differentiated by sourcing mix, primarily serving residential households with additional service to commercial and industrial customers.

Product overview

EWD Elektrizitätswerk Davos AG is a regional Swiss energy utility offering an integrated portfolio of six interconnected products and services for the Davos community. The core offering is electricity supply (Strom) with three branded tiers: WASSER.STROM (100% Swiss hydropower), DAVOSER.STROM (local renewable mix from hydroelectric, solar, and biogas), and BASIS.STROM (nuclear-based). This is complemented by heating solutions (Wärme) including district heating networks and contracting services, solar installations (Solar) with certified installation, and e-mobility (E-Mobilität) featuring public charging infrastructure and private charging recommendations. The Optima platform provides energy optimization services, while Dienstleistungen offers electrical contracting and maintenance. All services are delivered through the EWD distribution network and customer portal, positioning EWD as a comprehensive local energy partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WASSER.STROM: Standard electricity product - 100% renewable from Swiss hydropower
• DAVOSER.STROM
• BASIS.STROM

Products and services

• Strom (electricity supply) Core electricity supply product offered to private and business customers in the Davos region, available in three sub-brands (WASSER.STROM, DAVOSER.STROM, BASIS.STROM) differentiated by generation mix and price.
• Wärme (district heating) District heating service delivering heat to connected buildings in the Davos region from EWD's local heat generation infrastructure.
• Solar (photovoltaic systems) Sale and installation of photovoltaic solar systems for residential and commercial customers in the Davos region, supporting local renewable energy generation.
• E-Mobilität (electric vehicle charging) Public and customer-facing electric vehicle charging service operated by EWD across the Davos region, available on a usage-fee basis (per minute/per kWh).
• Optima (electrical installation and building services via EWD Optima AG) Electrical installation, building services, and contracting work delivered by EWD's subsidiary EWD Optima AG to property owners and construction clients across the Davos region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% smart meter coverage target by end of 2027
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Swiss FibreCo AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project for near-comprehensive FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) fiber optic network deployment in Davos. Swiss FibreCo AG and Swisscom (Schweiz) AG working with EWD for network infrastructure development in the municipality.
• Swisscom (Schweiz) AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project for near-comprehensive FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) fiber optic network deployment in Davos with Swiss FibreCo AG and EWD.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of world's first 'Type 8DAB24 blue GIS' F-Gas-free medium voltage system deployed at EWD Davos, representing technological innovation partnership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• EnAlpin: EnAlpin is the energy company of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland, operating hydroelectric generation, distribution, and renewable/grid services. As a comparable Alpine cantonal utility with similar renewable resource profile and integrated service model, it serves as a strong regional analogue to EWD.
• Repower: Repower is a Swiss energy company with generation, grid, and energy services focused on Graubünden, Ticino, and neighboring regions. Its geography overlaps with EWD's Canton of Graubünden footprint and it offers an overlapping mix of generation, distribution, and customer solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Axpo: Axpo is one of Switzerland's largest renewable energy producers and a major grid operator with a broad portfolio spanning hydro, solar, wind, distribution, and energy services. Comparable to EWD as a Swiss integrated utility focused on renewable generation and customer energy services.
• Romande Energie: Romande Energie is one of the largest Swiss electric utilities, serving French-speaking Switzerland with generation, distribution, and energy services including solar and e-mobility. It is comparable to EWD as a vertically integrated Swiss utility pursuing energy transition.
• Industrielle Werke Basel (IWB): IWB is the municipal multi-utility of Basel, supplying electricity, district heating, natural gas, water and EV charging. It shares EWD's model of municipal ownership and integrated electricity + heat + e-mobility service delivery, though at substantially larger scale.
• Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich (ewz): ewz is the municipal utility of the City of Zurich and one of Switzerland's largest energy providers, offering electricity, district heating, EV charging, telecom (FTTH) and renewable generation. It is directly comparable to EWD as a municipal-owned integrated utility, but at much greater scale and serving a major urban market.
• BKW Energie: BKW is a major Swiss energy and infrastructure company providing electricity generation, grid services, and energy solutions including solar and EV charging across multiple cantons. It is comparable to EWD in product breadth and Swiss-market context, but operates at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• St. Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke (SAK): SAK is a regional Swiss electric utility serving parts of Eastern Switzerland with grid operation, renewable generation, and energy services including e-mobility and solar. It is a close functional analogue to EWD as a multi-service regional grid operator with comparable product mix.
• EBL (Elektra Baselland): EBL is a regional Swiss utility providing electricity, heat, internet (FTTH) and EV charging in the Basel-Landschaft region. Its integrated utility model — combining grid operation with telecom, heat, and e-mobility — closely mirrors EWD's offering.
• EW Buchs: EW Buchs is a small municipal electric utility serving the municipality of Buchs in St. Gallen. It is highly comparable to EWD as a small-scale Swiss municipal utility with grid operation, electricity supply, and energy services targeted at a single local community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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