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Canton of Zug grants: amounts and application procedures (2026)

Heat pumps, insulation, solar energy, CECB Plus: financial assistance from the canton of Zug, financial assistance from municipalities and a calculator to estimate your grant.

Last updated on 3 November 2026 · Reading time: 2 mins · By the RenovSwiss team

Illustration of a house with a heat pump, Canton of Zug

The canton of Zug supports the replacement of fossil fuel and electric heating systems, the insulation of buildings and other energy-saving measures through the Buildings Programme. Example: a 10 kW air-to-water heat pump in a house receives CHF 8,500 from the canton. Applications must always be submitted before work begins.

Source of figures : Terms and Conditions 2026 (April 2026).

In brief

  1. The canton provides the bulk of the funding; many municipalities contribute additional funding.
  2. Submit your application before the work begins, via your canton’s ‘Programme Bâtiments’ platform.
  3. Energy-saving works are also tax-deductible.

Estimate your grant in 1 minute

Estimate of financial assistance from the canton10'000 CHF
  • Air-to-water heat pump 8'500 CHF
  • CECB Plus 1'500 CHF

Estimate based on the scale shown on this page. Maximum power taken into account: 50 W per m² of heated floor area. Local authority grants are often available in addition. The exact amount is confirmed by the canton.

What the canton of Zug pays

Works Cantonal assistance Key conditions
Air-to-water heat pump CHF 8,500 up to 30 kW, then CHF 4,000 + CHF 150 per kW —
Ground-source heat pump CHF 20,000 plus CHF 400 per kW —
Connection to a district heating system CHF 4,000 + CHF 200 per kW —
Wood-fired heating CHF 4,000 + CHF 75 per kW Up to 70 kW
Insulation 60 CHF per m², + 60 CHF/m² if covered with solar panels Buildings granted planning permission before 2000
Comprehensive renovation bonus + 30 CHF per m² —
GEAK Plus 1,500 CHF First GEAK Plus certification for the building
Solar thermal CHF 1,200 + CHF 500 per kW —

Source: Canton of Zug — Energy Programme 2026 terms and conditions.

Subsidy from the canton of Zug for a 10 kW heat pump
Canton of Zug grant for a 10 kW heat pump

Good to know:

  • Zug has one of the highest subsidy rates in Switzerland for geothermal energy: CHF 24,000 for 10 kW.
  • Subsidies are paid out until the annual budget is exhausted: submit your application early.

Municipality grants

The city of Zug and several municipalities offer additional grants. To find out what grants are 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 8,500;
  • 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 17,200 in cantonal funding, plus any funding from the municipality and the tax deduction.

Steps to follow in order

  1. 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.
  2. Request quotes from local tradespeople.
  3. Submit your application via the canton’s Building Programme platform and to your municipality before work begins.
  4. Wait for confirmation before starting.
  5. Carry out the work within the timeframe specified in the grant approval letter.
  6. Send the supporting documents (invoices, photos, certificates) to receive the grant.
The 6 steps to obtaining a grant
The 6 steps to obtaining a grant

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the amounts change in 2027?

The cantons generally publish their new fee scales at the end of the year. This page will be updated as soon as they are published.

Can I claim both cantonal and municipal assistance?

Often yes, but each grant scheme has its own conditions, and some municipalities deduct the cantonal grant. Check both before signing.

What about solar panels?

Photovoltaics are primarily supported by the Confederation, through Pronovo’s one-off feed-in tariff, which is claimed after the system is commissioned. Some cantons and municipalities offer an additional bonus.

What happens if I start the work too early?

Generally speaking, the help section is not very useful. Always wait for written confirmation before making a purchase or starting work.

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Last updated on 3 November 2026