What voé does

VOé is a regional multi-utility group headquartered in Orbe, Switzerland, distributing electricity, natural gas, and district heating to the Nord vaudois region under a regulated distribution network operator mandate. The group operates three core divisions — Energies (electricity, gas, district heating), Multimédia (internet, mobile, TV and telephony under the bli bla blo residential and Business! professional brands), and Installations (solar PV, heat pumps, EV charging, electrical contracting, home equipment). Approximately 36% of its commercialized electricity in 2024 came from its own generation (36 GWh, primarily hydroelectric along the Orbe river and local solar), with the balance sourced from Swiss renewables; the 2024 energy mix was 85%+ renewable.

The company markets three differentiated electricity products — VOé nature (100% renewable, ≥25% local), VOé nature+ (100% renewable, 100% local), and Basic (85% renewable, regulated tariff) — with publicly disclosed CHF-denominated peak/off-peak rates. Revenue mechanics combine recurring distribution tariffs (base charges plus consumption-based HP/HC billing), subscription-based multimedia services, and transactional hardware/installation revenue through subsidiaries VOé electroval SA (appliances, water softeners, domotics) and VOé gasser SA (gas installations). Customer reach is regional rather than national, supported by six physical customer-service offices, a my.net+ online portal, and a telephone support operation.

Ownership is structurally anchored: 66% of capital is held by regional public authorities (collectivités publiques), making VOé a public-private utility in the Swiss tradition. The group employs 180 people including 27 apprentices, runs over 30 different professions, and channels part of its renewable-premium pricing into VOé Fondation actif!, which co-finances local renewable and efficiency projects. Capital structure is closed (private), with no parent company and no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

voé

Legal name

VOé

Website

https://voenergies.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

VOé is a Swiss regional multi-utility group based in Orbe that distributes electricity, gas, district heating, multimedia, and installation services across the Nord vaudois region under a regulated network-operator mandate, with 66% public ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Energy and Multimedia Utilities

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (22133)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Distributed & Commercial Renewable O&M (Rooftop Solar, C&I Wind, Small Hydro) (EUAMAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Renewable Energy Asset O&M (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Regional energy distribution
• Renewable electricity supply
• District heating services
• Residential multimedia services
• Solar installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orbe

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Distribution Services: Recurring revenue from electricity, gas, and district heating distribution services. Includes base charges (Montant de base), consumption-based charges (Heures pleines/Heures creuses), and subscription fees. Multimedia services include internet, mobile, TV and telephony subscriptions.
2. Multimedia Services: Multimedia services including internet, mobile, TV and telephony subscriptions under the 'bli bla blo' (residential) and 'Business!' (professional) brands.
3. Installation Services and Equipment: Sale and installation of solar photovoltaic panels, heat pumps, home equipment (electroménager), water softeners, and domotics through VOé electroval.
4. Electric Mobility Services: Electric vehicle charging solutions including Charg'Immo for buildings and individual charging stations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VOé is a regional multi-utility serving the Nord vaudois region of Switzerland, distributing electricity (including 100% renewable VOé nature and VOé nature+ branded products), natural gas, and district heating to residential and business customers. The company also provides multimedia subscriptions (Internet, TV, Mobile, Telephony under the 'bli bla blo' and 'Business!' brands) and installation services for solar photovoltaic, heat pumps, electric mobility, and general electrical work via its subsidiaries VOé electroval and VOé gasser.

Product overview

VOé is a multi-service regional energy and multimedia company serving the Nord vaudois region in Switzerland. The company operates as a unified group with three main divisions: Energies (electricity, gas, district heating), Multimédia (internet, TV, mobile services), and Installations (electrical work, renewable energy systems). The product portfolio includes three main electricity tiers (VOé nature, VOé nature+, Basic) differentiated by renewable content and local sourcing, natural gas services, district heating, residential and business multimedia packages (bli bla blo, Business!), and comprehensive installation services covering solar photovoltaic, heat pumps, electric vehicle charging, and general electrical work. VOé operates through subsidiaries VOé electroval and VOé gasser for home equipment, and funds local sustainability projects through VOé Fondation actif!.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VOé nature: 100% renewable electricity product for residential and business customers
• VOé nature+
• Basic
• VOé Fondation actif!
• my net+

Products and services

• Electricity Distribution (VOé nature / VOé nature+ / Basic) Electricity supply for residential and business customers in Nord vaudois offered under three branded variants: VOé nature (100% renewable, at least 25% locally produced from hydro and solar), VOé nature+ (premium 100% renewable and 100% locally produced, with at least 30% solar from VOé's own installations), and Basic (regulated economic tariff, 85% renewable). Pricing combines an annual base charge with peak/off-peak (Heures pleines/Heures creuses) consumption charges, plus meter and grid fees.
• Natural Gas (VOé nature gaz) Natural gas distribution services for residential and business customers in the Nord vaudois region, sold under the VOé nature gaz branding with transparent tariff disclosure and provenance information.
• District Heating (Chauffage à distance) Centralized heat production and distribution service delivering thermal energy to connected residential and commercial buildings in the Nord vaudois service area.
• bli bla blo (Residential Multimedia) Subscription-based multimedia bundle for residential customers in Nord vaudois, including Internet, TV, Mobile, and Telephony services managed through the my net+ customer portal.
• Business! (Professional Multimedia) Subscription-based multimedia bundle tailored for business customers in Nord vaudois, including Internet, TV, Mobile, and telephony solutions for professional use.
• Solar Photovoltaic Installation Turnkey solar photovoltaic system design and installation service for residential and commercial customers, supporting self-generation of renewable electricity, plus solar buyback programs (2025 buyback rate 9.82 cts/kWh).
• Heat Pump Installation (Produire sa chaleur) Heat pump installation service for residential and commercial customers seeking renewable heat production for their buildings, delivered as part of VOé's energy transition offering.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions (Charg'Immo and Individual Stations) Electric mobility offering covering Charg'Immo shared charging infrastructure for apartment buildings and multi-unit residential properties, plus turnkey individual EV charging station installation for households and businesses.
• Home Equipment (VOé electroval) Sale and installation of household equipment via subsidiary VOé electroval SA, including appliances, water softeners, and home automation (domotics) products for residential customers.
• Gas Installation Services (VOé gasser) Gas installation and associated equipment services delivered via subsidiary VOé gasser SA for residential and commercial customers in the Nord vaudois region.
• Energy Efficiency Services Energy efficiency consulting, project financing, and realization services for residential and business customers, supporting building energy performance improvements and the regional energy transition.
• Community Energy Sharing (Community RCP / Community CA) Community renewable energy programs (Community RCP and Community CA) enabling customers to share self-produced solar electricity within their community and to participate in collective self-consumption arrangements.
• Solar Electricity Buyback Purchase of customer-generated solar electricity at publicly disclosed buyback rates (2025: 9.82 cts/kWh; 2024: 12.53 cts/kWh), enabling residential and commercial prosumers to sell surplus solar output to VOé.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85%+ of distributed electricity was renewable in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VOé Fondation actif!coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2024Foundation created by VOé to support local renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. Targets communes, property owners, businesses and associations in VOé's electricity and gas service area. Funds projects for renewable energy production, energy efficiency improvements, and awareness raising to reduce CO2 emissions. Contributions included in VOé nature and VOé nature+ electricity products.
• VOé electroval SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company handling home equipment including appliances, water softeners, and domotics. Contact: 024 442 84 50. Located in Valeyres-sous-Rances and La Sarraz.
• VOé gasser SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company providing services related to gas installations and associated equipment. Contact: 024 447 26 26. Located in Yverdon-les-Bains.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Romande Energie: Headquartered in Morges in Canton of Vaud, Romande Energie is the leading electricity distributor in western Switzerland. It is the most directly comparable peer to VOé — same canton, multi-service energy provider, regulated distribution with renewable generation, and similar customer base of residential, business and municipal clients.
• Groupe E: Groupe E is a multi-energy utility serving the canton of Fribourg and surrounding areas with electricity, gas, heat and telecom services. Its product portfolio (electricity tiers, district heating, multimedia) closely mirrors VOé's structure, and its public-ownership profile is similar.
• Services Industriels de Genève (SIG): SIG is Geneva's multi-utility operator, providing electricity, gas, district heating/cooling, water and telecom services. Comparable to VOé across energy distribution, thermal networks, and multimedia — though SIG operates at significantly larger scale in a denser urban geography.
• Energie Wasser Bern (ewb): ewb is Bern's municipal multi-utility providing electricity, gas, district heating, water and telecom to residential and business customers. Its public ownership, multi-service offering, and energy-transition focus position it as a strong comparable to VOé at a larger urban scale.
• IWB Basel: IWB is the multi-utility of Basel, offering electricity, district heating, water, and increasingly telecom and EV charging. Its integrated energy-plus-multimedia portfolio and focus on renewable supply directly parallel VOé's value proposition.
• Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ): EKZ is the cantonal utility for Zurich, distributing electricity across one of Switzerland's most populous cantons. Comparable to VOé on regulated electricity distribution, renewable-energy products, EV charging infrastructure (EKZ's e-mobility network), and installation services.
• BKW Energie: BKW is a vertically integrated Swiss energy company with generation, distribution, and services across electricity, heating networks and building solutions. Its mix of own-generation (hydro), distribution, and energy-transition service lines closely matches VOé's structure, though at substantially larger scale.
• Aziende Industriali di Lugano (AIL): AIL is a multi-service utility in Ticino offering electricity, gas, water and multimedia services. Comparable to VOé as a publicly-owned regional multi-utility combining energy and telecom distribution under one brand.

Broad incumbents

• Swisscom: Swisscom is Switzerland's incumbent telecom operator and the dominant provider of internet, TV, mobile and telephony — the same product set as VOé's bli bla blo and Business! multimedia brands. Relevant as the principal competitor in VOé's multimedia segment.
• Sunrise: Sunrise is one of Switzerland's leading mobile and fixed-network operators, competing with Swisscom and indirectly with VOé's multimedia reselling business through bli bla blo and Business!. Included as a relevant competitor on the telecom side of VOé's portfolio.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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