All About BUYECO

This month, BUYECO celebrates its 10-year anniversary, having established itself in recent years as one of the most economical solutions for reducing a company’s carbon footprint in Switzerland. We revisit the company’s origins, explain how it operates, and outline future perspectives.

Why BUYECO?

BUYECO was founded in 2014 with the aim of revolutionizing the renewable electricity market in Switzerland. Our platform specializes in the market for guarantees of origin (see our complete guide), pending full liberalization of the electricity market. The major innovation has been to fully automate the platform, allowing each business to precisely choose the source, location, and type of electricity they wish to consume. This model remains unique in Switzerland and across Europe.

Today, BUYECO counts among its clients leading companies: banking networks, construction companies, and grid management companies. On the side of renewable energy producers, thousands of companies and individuals across Switzerland trust us as well.

Understanding the Guarantees of Origin Market to Optimize Your Costs

A guarantee of origin allows your business to certify its green energy consumption: for every kWh of electricity consumed, you directly support a producer who generated the same amount. This virtuous system encourages the construction of new facilities while reducing your carbon footprint.

In the open market, certificate prices vary widely across markets (European, inter-network managers, end consumers), ranging from 0.50 CHF/MWh to 100 CHF/MWh. This variability highlights the importance of choosing the right solution to optimize your environmental costs.

BUYECO: Switzerland’s Only Truly Independent Platform

In practice, direct purchase of guarantees of origin remains complex for end consumers. The system requires access to a paid registry and is often reserved for insiders. BUYECO stands out as the only platform in Switzerland that publicly reveals prices, offering complete transparency (sign up and check our listings).

Grid managers often offer "green" subscriptions using the same guarantees of origin system. While convenient, these solutions can be costly. BUYECO simplifies the process and makes it completely transparent, allowing you to find the most economical solution to reduce your carbon footprint.

To learn about your savings potential, contact us for a free assessment and quote (info@buyeco.ch).

Our Business Model

BUYECO takes a 10% commission on each transaction and offers personalized service to companies looking to optimize their energy mix. Our platform operates without subsidies and maintains full independence from energy sector players. Our passionate team sees BUYECO as a tangible way to accelerate the energy transition for Swiss companies.

The Future of BUYECO

Despite an evolving market, BUYECO continues to innovate. In early 2024, we invested heavily in updating our platform to better serve its users. The national registry, Pronovo, recognizes us as the only platform of this type in Switzerland.

Our mission remains clear: to help Swiss companies reduce their carbon footprint economically and transparently. With our motivated team and unique expertise, we continue to support SMEs in their energy transition.

See you in 10 years for a new progress update ...