Overview
Why this canton page matters
In Geneva, an energy project often needs more reading layers than a simple cantonal subsidy. Urban density, local interfaces and the link between programme, project and administrative framework require a more careful approach. This page acts as a local hub to set the right verification order.
Which local logic comes first?
The Geneva need is not only to find a subsidy, but to identify the correct entry door. For solar projects especially, the photovoltaic project logic, the federal Pronovo logic and the local validation or stacking logic should be separated.
How should canton, programme and project be connected?
The canton page does not replace the project page or the programme page. It links them. Geneva should route toward the solar project page when the question becomes technical, toward Pronovo when the question becomes federal, and toward the cantonal source when the blocking point is local.
Which entry point should be used on maprime.ch?
Start here if the question is local or if several subsidy layers are competing. Then move to the page closest to the real case to clarify eligibility, sequence and documents.
Key guides for this canton
Start with the local guides that give the clearest orientation for Geneva.
Subsidy simulator
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We use this canton context to help you connect local guidance, programmes and project logic more quickly.
Available programs
Pronovo - One-time remuneration
FederalFederal one-time remuneration for eligible photovoltaic installations in Switzerland, with possible cumulation depending on the canton and the energy supplier.
SwissEnergy – Impulse Programme
FederalTime-limited (10 years) federal booster: top-up for replacing an electric or fossil heater with a renewable solution. Up to CHF 9,000 per project.
Building Programme
FederalReference programme for cantonal subsidies linked to energy renovation of buildings in Switzerland.
MINERGIE renovation – Label bonus
CantonalBonus for complete renovation earning the MINERGIE® or MINERGIE®-P label. Cumulative with the Buildings Programme and standard cantonal subsidies.
EV charging station subsidy
CantonalNew in 2026: up to CHF 2,000-4,000 per charging point (Vaud, Geneva, Neuchâtel). Covers up to 50% of the cost of a residential or shared charging station.
Solar storage battery subsidy
CantonalNew for 2026: dedicated subsidy for PV storage batteries up to CHF 130/kWh (Geneva, Neuchâtel). Boosts self-consumption as buyback tariffs are reduced.
Geneva – Eco-Housing Programme
CantonalGeneva cantonal programme for energy renovation with bonus for rental buildings. 2026 envelope: CHF 80 million.
GEAK global renovation bonus
CantonalAdditional bonus for global renovation projects achieving a jump of at least 2 GEAK classes.
Dual-flow ventilation subsidy
CantonalCantonal aid for installing a dual-flow mechanical ventilation (MVHR) system with heat recovery.
Wood / pellet boiler subsidy
CantonalCantonal aid for installing a log or pellet boiler replacing fossil heating.
District heating connection subsidy
CantonalSupport for connecting to a district heating network powered by renewable energy.
Heat pump subsidy – Cantonal
CantonalCantonal aid for installing a heat pump replacing a fossil or electric heater.
Window replacement subsidy
CantonalCantonal aid for replacing windows with triple-glazed models (Uw ≤ 1.0 W/m²K).
Roof insulation subsidy – Cantonal
CantonalCantonal aid for roof insulation (flat and pitched). Amount per m² varies by canton.
Wall insulation subsidy – Cantonal
CantonalCantonal subsidy for façade insulation (external walls). Amount per m² depending on canton.
GEAK Plus
CantonalThe reference energy audit with a costed advisory report. CHF 500-2,000 flat subsidy. Key leverage to unlock higher subsidies.
SIG Geneva – Eco21
MunicipalGeneva utility (SIG) programme: bonuses for heat pumps, solar thermal and renewable installations. Solar premium boosted to 25% of the federal amount from 2026.
Municipal Subsidies
MunicipalMunicipal and energy provider subsidies for local renewable energy installations
Federal and cantonal tax deductions
TaxYour energy renovation costs are deductible from federal direct tax and cantonal taxes. Spread over up to 3 tax periods.
Frequently asked questions
Do subsidies differ between cantons?+
Yes, each canton defines its own amounts and conditions within the Buildings Programme framework. Gaps are significant: a heat pump can be subsidised from CHF 4,000 in one canton to over CHF 15,000 in another. Use our simulator to check your canton's amounts.
Comment trouver les subventions de mon canton ?+
Utilisez le simulateur maprime.ch en entrant votre adresse ou code postal. Le système identifie automatiquement votre canton et affiche toutes les aides disponibles (fédérales, cantonales, communales, fiscales). Vous pouvez aussi consulter la page dédiée à votre canton sur notre site pour une vue d'ensemble.
Mon canton offre-t-il des subventions pour les pompes à chaleur ?+
Tous les 26 cantons suisses offrent des subventions pour le remplacement d'un chauffage fossile par une pompe à chaleur via le Programme Bâtiments. Les montants varient de 4'000 à 15'000 CHF selon le canton, le type de pompe à chaleur (air-eau, sol-eau) et la puissance. Des aides communales peuvent s'y ajouter.