What the Canton of Lucerne pays
| Works | Cantonal assistance | Main conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Air-to-water heat pump | CHF 4,000 up to 15 kW, then CHF 2,500 + CHF 100 per kW | Up to 70 kW |
| Ground-source heat pump | CHF 8,500 up to 15 kW, then CHF 4,000 + CHF 300 per kW | Up to 70 kW |
| Connection to a district heating system | CHF 8,200 up to 15 kW | — |
| Wood-fired heating | CHF 5,000 (logs, pellets), CHF 8,000 (automatic, up to 15 kW) | — |
| Insulation (facade, roof, walls, floor) | CHF 60 per m² | — |
| Comprehensive renovation grant | + 60 CHF per m² | At least 90 per cent of the main surfaces |
| Solar thermal | 4,000 CHF + 1,000 CHF per kW | — |
| GEAK Plus | CHF 1,000 (house), CHF 1,500 (block of flats) | Request following the report |
| Charging infrastructure | CHF 350 per space (spaces 1 to 10) | Multi-unit buildings |
Source: Canton of Lucerne — Energy Incentive Programme 2026 (LUKB summary) · Canton of Lucerne — Energy FAQs.
Municipality grants
The city of Lucerne and municipalities such as Meggen have their own schemes. To find out about support available in 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 4,000;
- insulation of 120 m² of façade and roof: approximately CHF 7,200 (at the basic rate);
- CECB Plus assessment prior to the work: CHF 1,000;
Estimated total: approximately 12,200 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 sets 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.
