Our Goals: Making Energy Efficiency Accessible for Every Swiss Home
At Thermovena, we believe that every homeowner in Switzerland should have access to clear, unbiased information about how their home performs energetically and what it will realistically cost to improve it. The Swiss building stock is ageing — roughly 60% of residential buildings were constructed before 1980 — and most of these properties consume far more energy than necessary due to poor insulation and outdated heating systems. Our goal is to close the information gap that keeps many homeowners from starting their renovation journey. We do not sell insulation materials or installation services, which means our guidance is never influenced by commercial interests. Instead, we focus on building the tools, assessments, and educational resources that empower homeowners to make confident, well-informed decisions. Ultimately, we aim to contribute to Switzerland's long-term climate targets by helping households reduce their heating energy demand in a systematic, measurable way.
Independent and Unbiased Guidance
Thermovena is not affiliated with any insulation manufacturer, contractor network, or energy supplier, which means every recommendation we make is based solely on what is best for your home and your budget. We benchmark products and techniques against objective performance data rather than commercial partnerships. You can trust that our assessments reflect your interests, not ours.
Transparency in Cost and Complexity
One of the biggest barriers to home energy renovation is uncertainty about cost and process complexity. We commit to providing realistic, canton-specific cost estimates, honest payback timelines, and plain-language explanations of what each measure involves in practice. If a renovation is disruptive or expensive, we say so clearly — along with why it may still be worthwhile.
Locally Relevant Recommendations
Switzerland's diverse geography and climate zones mean that what works in a Basel suburb may not be appropriate for a mountain property in Graubünden. Thermovena's recommendations account for altitude, heating degree days, local building regulations, and cantonal subsidy availability. Every piece of advice you receive is calibrated to your specific location and building type.
Long-Term Partnership with Homeowners
Energy renovation is rarely a single event — it unfolds over years as budgets allow and priorities shift. Thermovena is designed to accompany you through that journey, updating your renovation roadmap as measures are completed and new ones become relevant. We track your progress and remind you of subsidy deadlines so that no opportunity for savings or grants is missed.
Measurable Reduction in Household Energy Use
Our primary measurable goal is to help each Thermovena user reduce their home's heating energy demand by at least 30% through the measures we identify and plan together. We track aggregate energy savings across our user base and publish annual impact reports so that our contribution to Switzerland's climate goals remains accountable and verifiable. Progress, not promises, is what we report.
Wider Adoption of Swiss Energy Standards
Many homeowners are unaware that renovation subsidies exist or that MINERGIE certification can increase their property's market value. Thermovena actively promotes awareness of Swiss energy standards and the financial benefits of meeting them, reducing the knowledge gap that prevents uptake. We want MINERGIE retrofits to become the norm rather than the exception for Swiss residential renovation.
Lower Heating Costs for Swiss Families
Energy costs represent a significant and growing share of household budgets, particularly for families in older buildings that rely on oil or gas heating. By helping homeowners insulate effectively and transition to efficient heating systems, Thermovena aims to deliver tangible, lasting reductions in monthly energy expenditure. Our tools allow you to quantify these savings before you commit to any investment.