Azienda elettrica ticinese (AET) is a Cantonal body established under public law in 1958 which aims to produce, transport and trade electricity in Switzerland and abroad.

In accordance with its corporate mandate, AET shall contribute to the implementation and the coordination of the choices of the cantonal energy policy.

AET exploits over a third of the Canton’s hydroelectric production and is electricity wholesaler in Ticino to distributors and large companies. It also participates in energy production companies and consortia in Switzerland and abroad. AET active participates on the leading European electricity exchanges.