A Swiss community living on 2,000 watts

Send us Fan Mail What does a good life look like when you cap your energy use at 2,000 watts? We take you inside Zurich’s "Hunziker Areal", a car‑free, cooperative neighbourhood turning a bold climate target into liveable daily routines. From shared workshops and tool libraries to efficient buildings and smart mobility, we unpack how design and community can shrink environmental impact while expanding comfort, connection, and choice. If you would like to see the a video of the Hunziker Areal and read the collection on climate solutions , or to discover more stories, please visit Swissinfo Science . Jounalist: Kristian Foss Brandt Video journalist: Vera Leysinger Host: Jo Fahy Audio editor: Michele Andina Distribution and Marketing: Xin Zhang SWI swissinfo.ch is a public service media company based in Bern, Switzerland.

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A Swiss community living on 2,000 watts is an episode from The Swiss Connection by SWI swissinfo.ch.

This episode is 24:51 long.

This episode was published on Mar 3, 2026.

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