In autumn the Swiss government started warning the population about possible energy shortages during the winter season. Due to the Ukraine war there was a serious possibility that we would not have enough gas or electricity to help us through the winter.

Companies, shops and people were encouraged to start saving energy like turning down the temperature a little during the cold winter months. Cities cut down on public lighting.

Indeed February has turned into a very cold month sometimes with temperatures well below -10°C. But meanwhile things look better than predicted. It seems the call for saving energy was really heard. And the feared energy shortage has not really happened so far.

Our homes are still warm and cozy. But the possibility of energy shortages is something that has not happened to this prosperous country as far back as anyone would remember.