What the canton of Nidwalden pays
| Building work | Cantonal assistance | Main conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Air-to-water heat pump | CHF 3,200 + CHF 120 per kW | — |
| Ground-source heat pump | CHF 4,800 + CHF 360 per kW | — |
| Automatic wood-fired heating | CHF 3,000 + CHF 360 per kW | — |
| Insulation | 60 CHF per m², 120 CHF per m² with solar panels covering the entire surface | Building granted planning permission before 2000 |
| Building envelope efficiency bonus | 30 CHF per heated m² | GEAK class B or C after works |
| Replacement of an electric or individual-floor heating system | CHF 15,000 for up to 250 m² | — |
| Solar thermal | CHF 3,000 + CHF 1,000 per kW | From 2 kW |
| GEAK Plus with advisory report | CHF 1,500 | Accredited expert |
| Solar advice | CHF 600 | — |
Source: Canton of Nidwalden — Energy Department, 2026 programme.
Good to know:
- For 2026, Nidwalden has significantly increased its subsidy budget to keep pace with demand.
Municipality grants
Stans and other municipalities may offer additional support alongside cantonal grants. To find out what support is available in your local area, search using your postcode on francsenergie.ch (energiefranken.ch in German).
A simple example
A 200 m² house heated by oil carries out the following work:
- 10 kW air-to-water heat pump: CHF 4,400;
- insulation of 120 m² of façade and roof: approximately CHF 7,200 (at the basic rate);
- CECB Plus assessment prior to the work: CHF 1,500;
Estimated total: approximately CHF 13,100 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.
