Energy
| Power | 2022 | 2021 | Change in % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity in kWh | ||||||
| Renewable energy consumption | 4 008 600 | 4 244 325 | –6% | |||
| Conventional electricity consumption (CH Mix) | 22 870 058 | 22 905 027 | –0% | |||
| Total consumption | 26 878 658 | 27 149 352 | –1% | |||
| Heat & Cold | ||||||
| Heating oil (in l) | 43 510 | 54 383 | –20% | |||
| Natural gas (in kWh) | 1 020 844 | 1 564 859 | –35% | |||
| Biogas (in kWh) | 168 163 | 355 908 | –53% | |||
| Solar thermal energy (in kWh) | 108 500 | 115 719 | –6% | |||
| District heating (in kWh) | 1 409 786 | 1 474 261 | –4% |
74% of TX Group’s total energy consumption and 80% of its electricity consumption is related to newspaper and magazine printing. This does not include the energy consumption that users themselves incur through digital use. Energy consumption was reduced in the reporting year compared to 2021: this was due to people working from home and measures to reduce energy consumption (Ostral). As a large-scale consumer, TX Group is required to enter into a target agreement with a certified body in order to increase energy efficiency (large-scale consumers are companies with a consumption of more than 500 thousand kWh per year). TX Group concluded a ten-year agreement with the Energy Agency for Industry (EnAW) in 2013. The EnAW and Lemon Consult (a consulting firm specialising in such issues as energy concepts, energy and resource efficiency) support TX Group in formulating measures and monitoring the achievement of targets. Targets, measures and the degree of target achievement are recorded in an EnAW database and audited annually by the Swiss Federal Government. All in all, TX Group has used energy resources sparingly for many years. Economical use of energy became even more important in 2022 due to geopolitical developments. The printing centres have developed plans for measures to be implemented in the event of a power or gas shortage at different levels. The analysis that was carried out and the list of measures are useful tools for saving energy in those areas where there are no production drawbacks. A final assessment of the impact of these measures will be prepared by TX Group in spring 2023, i.e. when the 2022/2023 heating period comes to an end.