Overview
Why this canton page matters
In Ticino, the local reading of an energy project should avoid two mistakes: copying rules from another canton and treating solar as a purely national topic. This page acts as a local hub to place the Ticino framework at the right level before moving down to Pronovo or to the solar project page.
Which local logic comes first?
The right order starts with the competent authority and the cantonal source, then with the real project. A solar roof, grid coordination or possible stacking should not be handled as a generic answer valid across Switzerland.
How should canton, programme and project be connected?
Ticino should first clarify the local layer. The solar photovoltaic project page then handles the technical logic, while Pronovo handles the federal layer. This split prevents the canton page from being overloaded with details that belong to other nodes in the cluster.
Which entry point should be used on maprime.ch?
Start here if the need is first of all Ticino-specific: understand who decides, which order of checks matters and when to move to a programme or project page to continue properly.
Key guides for this canton
Start with the local guides that give the clearest orientation for Ticino.
Subsidy simulator
From Ticino to a practical simulation
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.
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.
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.