IB-Murten

What IB-Murten does

IB-Murten (Industrielle Betriebe Murten) is a Swiss municipal utility company headquartered in Murten, Canton of Fribourg, serving the Murtenbiet region with electricity, drinking water, and district heating. Founded around 1900 with over 120 years of continuous operation, the company operates as the designated distribution system operator (DSO) for its service territory and the exclusive water supplier for Murten, Muntelier, and Meyriez. Core regulated revenue streams include electricity distribution tariffs (with sub-brands SolarMurten for 100% local solar, AquaSuisse for standard Swiss hydropower, and AquaEuro for European mix), drinking water supply sourced from a lake water intake, and district heating (Fernwärme) generated predominantly from wood-fired boilers (over 90% renewable as of 2024). Annual operational scale includes approximately 10.6 GWh of district heating delivered, 2.2 GWh of PV electricity produced, and 845,000 m³ of drinking water pumped.

Beyond regulated utility services, IB-Murten generates project and recurring revenue from photovoltaic system planning and installation, the Charg'Immo managed EV charging service (a no-capital-expenditure model where IB-Murten finances, owns, and operates charging infrastructure in exchange for monthly subscriptions), the Community digital platform for solar energy sharing (supporting both Consumer Community and Self-Consumption Group models), and electrical installation and inspection services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company employs approximately 50 people plus 5 apprentices across 7 teams, with field sales via customer advisors for business clients and direct digital self-service via its website and online customer center. Strategic partnerships include membership in the INERA consortium of seven western Swiss energy providers for co-developed products, and a relationship with Pronovo AG for subsidy and origin guarantee processing.

The go-to-market is hybrid: regulated monopoly distribution for electricity and water, direct-to-customer field sales for commercial accounts, and product-led digital acquisition for solar and EV charging (via Solarrechner and self-service portals). Quarterly billing for utilities and monthly subscription pricing for Charg'Immo and Community services produce diversified recurring revenue. Upcoming product launches include the Local Energy Community (LEG) in 2026, enabling broader solar energy sharing across the IB-Murten distribution network following Electricity Act approval.

Name

IB-Murten

Legal name

Industrielle Betriebe Murten

Website

https://ibmurten.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IB-Murten is a Swiss municipal utility supplying electricity, drinking water, and renewable district heating to residential and business customers across Murten, Muntelier, and Meyriez, with additional PV, EV charging, and solar-sharing services built on its regulated distribution franchise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Utilities (221), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF), EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration) (EUAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution services
• Drinking water supply
• District heating services
• Photovoltaic installation
• EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Murten

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Distribution & Supply: As the regulated distribution system operator (DSO) and energy supplier for the Murtenbiet, IB-Murten earns revenue from electricity distribution grid fees and energy supply tariffs. Tariffs include AquaSuisse (standard), SolarMurten (100% local solar), and AquaEuro. Revenue is regulated under Swiss energy law.
2. Water Supply: IB-Murten is the sole water supplier for Murten (all districts), Muntelier, and Meyriez. Water supply generates recurring revenue through quarterly/half-yearly water bills based on consumption.
3. District Heating (Fernwärme): IB-Murten supplies renewable heat via its district heating network. Revenue is generated through heat supply charges to connected residential and commercial customers. Prices remained stable in 2026.
4. Photovoltaic Systems & Installation Services: IB-Murten plans, installs, and commissions PV systems for residential and commercial customers. Revenue is one-time (project-based) for installation plus recurring from maintenance. Includes the Community product for solar sharing.
5. EV Charging Infrastructure (Charg'Immo): IB-Murten invests in and operates charging stations; property owners/employers pay a monthly rental fee. Users pay a monthly subscription for access plus energy costs. Creates recurring revenue with minimal capital exposure for customers.
6. Electrical Installations & Inspection Services: IB-Murten designs, installs, and inspects electrical systems (low voltage and three-phase) for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Also includes public lighting projects. Revenue is project-based for installations and inspection fees for controls outside the service territory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IB-Murten (Industrielle Betriebe Murten) is a municipal multi-utility that distributes electricity, supplies drinking water, and delivers renewable district heating (Fernwärme) to the Murtenbiet region in Switzerland. Beyond these three core utility services, the company plans and installs photovoltaic systems, sells and operates EV charging stations (including the managed Charg'Immo service for apartment buildings), provides a Community platform for local solar energy sharing, and delivers electrical installation, inspection, and public lighting services.

Product overview

IB-Murten (Industrielle Betriebe Murten) is a regional utility company providing essential services for the Murtenbiet area. The core offering consists of three main products: electricity supply, drinking water supply, and district heating (Fernwärme). Electricity supply includes multiple tariff sub-brands: SolarMurten (100% local solar), AquaSuisse (increased Swiss origin), and AquaEuro (European origin). Water supply covers Murten, Muntelier, and Meyriez from lake water sources. District heating provides renewable heat from wood-fired systems. Supporting services include photovoltaic installations with Community solar-sharing, EV charging solutions including the Charg'Immo managed service for buildings, and comprehensive electrical installation services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers including public lighting and installation safety inspections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SolarMurten: 100% solar electricity tariff sourced directly from the Murtenbiet region.
• AquaSuisse
• AquaEuro
• Charg'Immo
• Community

Products and services

• Electricity Supply (Strom) Regulated electricity distribution and supply for residential and business customers in the Murtenbiet region, with multiple tariff options (standard, SolarMurten local solar, AquaEuro).
• Drinking Water Supply (Wasser) Sole drinking water supply and distribution for Murten (all districts), Muntelier, and Meyriez, with water produced from lake intake and delivered to residents, industry, and commerce.
• District Heating (Fernwärme) Renewable district heating network supplying CO2-neutral heat and hot water from wood-fired boilers to connected residential and commercial buildings throughout the Murtenbiet region.
• Photovoltaic Installations (Photovoltaik) End-to-end PV system planning, installation, and monitoring for private and commercial customers, with battery storage options and grid connection.
• Community Solar Sharing Platform Solar energy sharing solution enabling measurement and billing of locally produced solar electricity among multiple consumers (neighbors, tenants, employees), supporting both Consumer Community and Self-Consumption Group models.
• EV Charging Stations (E-Ladestationen) Individual EV charging station solutions including Start, Go, and Pro variants with consultation, installation, configuration, and operation services for residential and commercial customers.
• Charg'Immo Managed EV Charging No-capital-expenditure managed EV charging solution for apartment buildings and commercial parking; IB-Murten finances, installs, and operates charging infrastructure with intelligent load management, while property owners and users pay monthly subscriptions.
• Electrical Installations (Installationen) Professional electrical installation services for low-voltage and high-voltage systems across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including planning, execution, and inspection.
• Public Lighting (Öffentliche Beleuchtung) Custom public and street lighting solutions including LED replacements for mercury vapor lamps and tailored municipal lighting designs.
• Installation Inspections (Installationskontrollen) Periodic electrical installation safety inspections and security certifications, offered for customers outside IB-Murten's regulated service territory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,819 tonnes CO2 savings per year through district heating and renewable energy solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• INERAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINERA brings together seven western Swiss energy providers (including IB-Murten) to collectively address the challenges of Switzerland's Energy Strategy 2050, share resources, and develop new products and services. IB-Murten participates in INERA's product ecosystem including the Community solar sharing platform and Charg'Immo EV charging solution, which are co-developed and co-marketed under the INERA brand.
• Pronovo AGsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPronovo AG is the Swiss federal body's centralized platform for processing origin guarantees (Garanties d'origine) and one-time remuneration (Einzelvergütung) subsidies for photovoltaic installations. IB-Murten handles customer enrollment with Pronovo for GO certificates and subsidy applications on behalf of PV system owners.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BKW Energie AG: BKW is one of Switzerland's largest integrated energy companies, active across generation, grid, and energy services nationwide. It is comparable to IB-Murten as a network operator and energy-transition player but operates at much greater scale and across a much broader geographic and service footprint.

Direct peers

• Eniwa AG: Eniwa is a multi-utility (electricity, water, district heating, gas, telecom) serving the Aarau region of Canton Aargau. Like IB-Murten, it combines a regulated DSO and water business with renewable district heating and EV charging services, making it a structurally and operationally very comparable Swiss municipal utility peer.
• Romande Energie SA: Romande Energie is a major western Swiss electricity provider active across Canton Vaud and parts of neighboring cantons. It overlaps with IB-Murten in regulated electricity supply, renewable generation, and energy services for residential and business customers in the same linguistic region.
• EWZ Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich: EWZ is Zurich's municipal utility, one of Switzerland's largest municipal multi-service providers (electricity, district heating, EV charging, fiber). It is comparable to IB-Murten as a city-owned DSO rolling out renewable district heating and EV charging, though at significantly larger scale.
• Groupe E SA: Headquartered in Granges-Paccot (Canton of Fribourg), Groupe E is the regional electric utility operating across much of French-speaking Switzerland. It is the closest peer to IB-Murten by canton, scope (electricity, district heating in some areas, services), and customer base, and competes with IB-Murten for adjacent municipal concessions and energy-transition mandates.
• Energie Wasser Bern (EWB): EWB is the integrated utility of Bern providing electricity, water, district heating, gas, and telecom. Its combination of regulated DSO, water utility, and renewable district heating is closely aligned with IB-Murten's structure and service portfolio.
• Industrielle Werke Basel (IWB): IWB is the multi-utility of Basel providing electricity, water, district heating, gas, and telecom. It shares IB-Murten's vertically integrated municipal utility model and active renewable district heating and EV charging strategy, serving as a larger but directly analogous reference peer.
• Services Industriels de Genève (SIG): SIG is the integrated multi-utility of Geneva providing electricity, water, gas, district heating, and fiber. It mirrors IB-Murten's combined electricity/water/heating utility model in a different canton and is a direct functional peer for renewable district heating and EV charging rollouts.
• AEW Energie AG: AEW Energie is the cantonal utility of Aargau, supplying electricity, water, and telecommunications to municipalities and end customers. Like IB-Murten, it combines a regulated DSO role with municipal water supply and increasingly with renewable services such as PV and EV charging.

Regional players

• Elektra Birseck Münchenstein: Elektra Birseck is a regional DSO in the Basel-Landschaft area, structurally similar to IB-Murten as a municipal/cooperative grid operator with local water and energy services. It is comparable in scale and operating model but serves a different geography in northwestern Switzerland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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