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    Alpiq Holding AG

    Bahnhofquai 12

    4601 Olten

    Switzerland

    Phone: +41 62 286 71 11

    Fax: +41 62 286 73 73

    info@­alpiq.­com

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    Energy Central Europe

    Reinhold Frank

    Alpiq Holding Ltd.

    Head of Energy Central Europe

    Phone: +41 62 286 74 66

    Fax: +41 62 286 71 30

    Energy Western Europe

    Antonio M. Taormina

    Alpiq Holding Ltd.

    Head of Energy Western Europe

    Phone: +41 62 286 75 59

    Fax: +41 62 286 76 68

    Energy Switzerland

    Michael Wider

    Alpiq Suisse SA

    Head of Energy Switzerland

    Ch. de Mornex 10 / CP 570

    1001 Lausanne

    Switzerland

    Phone: +41 21 341 21 11

    info.­lausanne@­alpiq.­com


    Trading & Services

    Peter Heydecker

    Alpiq Suisse SA

    Head of Trading & Services

    Ch. de Mornex 10 / CP 570

    1001 Lausanne

    Switzerland

    Phone: +41 21 341 28 11

    Energy Services and AAT Group

    Herbert Niklaus

    Alpiq Holding Ltd.

    Head of Energy Services and AAT Group

    Phone: +41 62 286 70 08

    Fax: +41 62 286 75 55

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We exploit every opportunity to build a secure energy future

Rising demand for electricity

Demand for electricity is growing. In Switzerland, demand is rising at a rate of 2 percent per year, with the risk of power shortages as early as 2020. To ensure 24/7 supplies of electricity for the economy and the population, larger volumes of electricity will need to be imported. The result is a dependency on foreign suppliers, and rising costs.

Investments with a view to implementing the energy strategy

Mindful of this scenario, Switzerland responded in good time. The strategy adopted by the Federal Council in 2007 is primarily aimed at energy security, supported by four pillars: enhancements in energy efficiency, promotion of renewable energies, construction of large power stations (gas-fired combined cycle power stations and nuclear power stations), and a stronger focus on foreign energy policy.

Alpiq is prepared to acknowledge its responsibility by making appropriate investments and making its know-how available in the bid for a sustainable energy future. We view the Federal Council's strategy as a mandate to step up our commitment to energy efficiency, promote renewable energies more strongly, and push ahead with plans for the next generation of power plants.

Energy mix: the foundation for success

In June 2008 we submitted a framework permit application for a new nuclear power station in Niederamt, canton of Solothurn. Various projects are under way for gas-fired combined-cycle power stations in Switzerland and abroad. When it comes to promoting renewable energies, we can draw on our expertise in hydroelectric power station construction. Besides various projects for small hydroelectric power stations, we are also investing in wind power.

As a company that is active throughout Europe, we know that energy supplies can best be secured through a broad mix of power plants, different load profiles and energy sources. The liberalisation of the electricity market is an important criterion for Switzerland's status as a competitive centre of business. As a European electricity hub, Switzerland has strong ties with the EU's liberalised electricity market. The law which came into force on 1 January 2009 brought Switzerland into line with EU legislation.

We firmly believe that Switzerland's energy security must be the subject of public discussion, because it affects us all. With this in mind, we have set up a dialogue platform on the current debate, complete with extensive background information.