Natural gas
Natural gas meets about 15 per cent of Switzerland's energy requirements. In this country, it is mainly used for heating and cooking – around 30,000 homes are heated with gas – as well as in industry. Compared with many other European countries, Switzerland uses very little gas. Gas supply in Switzerland is largely controlled by the industry sector. If it is no longer able to meet the shortage with its own resources, the state intervenes. The National Economic Supply is responsible for preparing and implementing management measures in the event of gas shortages.