Geodata and geoinformation are an important part of digitization in the energy sector. Geodata is data with a spatial and temporal reference that describes the extent and characteristics of certain objects, such as their location, nature, use or legal relationship. Examples include coordinates, place names or postal addresses. Geodata refers to digital and analog data (e.g. conventional maps and plans, gazetteers, etc.).

Geoinformation is spatial information that is obtained by linking geodata. Geoinformation can be obtained from geodata by applying rules and instructions. By linking geodata, relationships, assignments and dependencies can be identified from a specific question. Geoinformation is thus becoming increasingly important in politics, business and society. Accordingly, the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) collects, maintains and visualizes important geodata and geoinformation in the energy sector.