What the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden pays
| Building work | Cantonal assistance | Main conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Air-to-water heat pump | CHF 1,600 + CHF 60 per kW | Up to 70 kW |
| Ground-source heat pump | CHF 2,400 + CHF 180 per kW | Up to 70 kW |
| Connection to a district heating system | CHF 4,000 + CHF 20 per kW | Up to 70 kW |
| Wood-fired heating (logs) | CHF 4,000 (replaces oil, gas or electricity) | — |
| Insulation | CHF 40 per m², at least CHF 3,000 | Building granted planning permission before 2000 |
| Renovation bonus | + CHF 30 per m² | At least 90 per cent of the façade and roof |
| Minergie renovation, house | 120 CHF/m² (Minergie-P: 155 CHF) | Building constructed before 2000 |
| Solar thermal | 1,200 CHF + 500 CHF per kW | — |
Source: Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden — Energy Incentive Programme.
Good to know:
- An official calculator is available at rechner.dasgebaeudeprogramm.ch/ai.
Municipality grants
Check with your district or municipality. To find out about support available from your municipality, search using your postcode on francsenergie.ch (energiefranken.ch in German).
A simple example
A 200 m² house heated with heating oil carries out the following work:
- 10 kW air-to-water heat pump: CHF 2,200;
- insulation of 120 m² of façade and roof: approximately CHF 4,800 (at the standard rate);
Estimated total: around CHF 7,000 in cantonal grants, plus any grants from the municipality and tax relief.
Steps to follow in order
- Obtain a CECB Plus (GEAK Plus in German-speaking Switzerland) if you are planning several improvements: this will set out the order in which the work should be carried out.
- Request quotes from local tradespeople.
- Submit your application via the canton’s Building Programme platform and to your municipality before work begins.
- Wait for confirmation before starting.
- Carry out the work within the timeframe specified in the grant approval letter.
- Send the supporting documents (invoices, photos, certificates) to receive the grant.
