What the Canton of Geneva pays for
| Building work | Cantonal assistance | Key conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Air-to-water heat pump | CHF 3,000 + CHF 400 per kW | Up to 70 kW |
| Ground-source heat pump | CHF 3,000 + CHF 800 per kW | Up to 70 kW |
| Connection to a district heating system | 8,000 CHF + 200 CHF per kW | Up to 70 kW |
| Automatic wood-fired heating | CHF 3,000 + CHF 50 per kW | Up to 70 kW |
| Insulation | 140 CHF/m² (external elements, U < 0.2), 80 CHF/m² (underground walls and floors) | Building granted planning permission before 2000 |
| Solar thermal | 4,800 CHF + 2,000 CHF per kW | Up to 70 kW |
| Ventilation with heat recovery | CHF 4,800 per dwelling | Existing dwellings |
| Replacement of an electric or individual-floor heating system | CHF 15,000 for up to 250 m² | — |
| Complete renovation (HPE or THPE), house | CHF 390 to 470 per m² | — |
| CECB Plus | CHF 750 (CHF 1,500 for areas over 500 m²) | — |
| Smart thermostatic valves | 5 CHF per m² | — |
Source: Canton of Geneva — Energy subsidy scale (February 2026) · Canton of Geneva — Heat pump.
Good to know:
- In Geneva, the application must be submitted at least 14 days before work begins.
- The grant generally covers up to 50 per cent of the cost of the work.
Municipality grants
Meyrin, Cologny, Onex and other municipalities in Geneva offer their own grants. To find out about grants available in your municipality, search using your postcode on francsenergie.ch (energiefranken.ch in German).
A simple example
A 200 m² house heated by oil undergoes the following work:
- 10 kW air-to-water heat pump: CHF 7,000;
- insulation of 120 m² of façade and roof: approximately CHF 16,800 (at the basic rate);
- CECB Plus certification prior to the work: CHF 750;
Estimated total: approximately 24,550 CHF in cantonal funding, plus any funding from the municipality and the tax deduction.
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.
