Overview
Why this canton page matters
In Canton Vaud, energy subsidies should never be read as a flat list of amounts. The right reading layer starts with the competent authority, then moves to the relevant programme, and only then to the concrete project. This page acts as a local hub to route owners quickly toward the right next step.
Which local logic comes first?
The canton sets the local framework, but the useful subsidy changes with the measure. Solar PV is not read the same way as a heating replacement, even if both require an early check of the official source, the sequence and the stacking logic.
How should canton, programme and project be connected?
The canton page is not the final page. Its first role is to help choose the right entry point. For solar, Vaud should then connect to the solar photovoltaic project page and to Pronovo. For broader renovations, Vaud should connect to the Building Programme and to the relevant project pages.
Which entry point should be used on maprime.ch?
Start here when the need is local: understand which authority decides, which order of checks matters and when to move to a programme or project page. Then continue with the page closest to the real case.
Key guides for this canton
Start with the local guides that give the clearest orientation for Vaud.
Subsidy simulator
From Vaud 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.
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.
Vaud – Renewable heating subsidy
CantonalVaud aid for replacing fossil heaters with renewable systems, linked to GEAK. 2026 envelope: CHF 74 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.
Romande Énergie – Subsidies
MunicipalRomande Énergie utility subsidies for solar installations and heat pumps in the canton of Vaud.
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.