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Renovation subsidies, Canton of Neuchâtel — subsidy calculator and rates

Calculate your subsidies in the canton of Neuchâtel across 12 cantonal programmes — official rates, eligibility and sources. Amounts are indicative; the cantonal decision is authoritative.

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Programmes
12
Data
Indicative CHF amounts
Official source
Programme Bâtiments neuchâtelois (PB-NE) - Conditions générales 2026

Cantonal subsidy programmes

Building envelope

Thermal envelope insulation (M-01)

CHF 60 /m²

Measure the areas and U-values of the insulated elements (roof, façade, floor) per the M-01 sheet. · Submit the request on portal.leprogrammebatiments.ch/ne before work begins. · Plan for a CECB Plus if the subsidy reaches CHF 10,000 (insulated area > 166 m²).

Building built before 2000

Building envelope

Building-envelope efficiency bonus (IP-14)

CHF 50 /m²

Draw up the tally of insulated façade and roof areas and demonstrate ≥ 90% coverage. · Justify the initial ERA with plans or dimensioned sketches. · Submit the request on portal.leprogrammebatiments.ch/ne before work begins.

Building built before 2000

Heat pump

Air/water heat pump (M-05) ≤ 70 kWth

from CHF 4'000

Confirm the target air/water HP and its thermal power (≤ 50 Wth/m² ERA). · Check the PAC System module (≤ 15 kWth) or the EHPA label (> 15 kWth). · Submit the request on portal.leprogrammebatiments.ch/ne before work begins.

Heat pump

Ground/water or water/water heat pump (M-06) ≤ 70 kWth

from CHF 8'000

Confirm the ground/water or water/water HP solution and the thermal power. · Check the drilling authorisation and the certified geothermal-probe company. · Submit the request on portal.leprogrammebatiments.ch/ne before work begins.

Wood

Automatic wood heating (M-03) ≤ 70 kW

from CHF 4'200

Confirm the automatic wood boiler (pellets or chips) and its heating output. · Check the automatic storage ≥ 500 kg and the SwissEnergy performance guarantee. · Submit the request on portal.leprogrammebatiments.ch/ne before work begins.

District heating

Heat network connection (M-07) ≤ 70 kW

from CHF 4'000

Confirm the heat-network connection and the renewable/waste-heat share ≥ 50%. · Check that the network is not on the PB-NE list of excluded networks. · Submit the request on portal.leprogrammebatiments.ch/ne before work begins.

Solar thermal

Solar thermal collectors (M-08)

from CHF 1'200

Confirm the planned solar thermal power (2 to 70 kW). · Check the collectors are on the SPF list with a Swissolar guarantee. · Submit the request on portal.leprogrammebatiments.ch/ne before work begins.

Minergie

Minergie renovation (M-12)

CHF 65 – 155 /m²

Confirm the targeted Minergie or Minergie-P label and provide the provisional label. · Confirm the official ERA and building type (single/multi-dwelling) before fixing the amount. · Submit the request on portal.leprogrammebatiments.ch/ne before work begins.

Building built before 2000

CECB

CECB class improvement (M-10)

Establish a CECB Plus before works to determine the targeted class improvement. · Plan a renovation covering the envelope and renewable heating. · Submit the request on portal.leprogrammebatiments.ch/ne before work begins.

Building built before 2000

Advisory

RENO-NE — Heritage-energy mandatary (MApe)

Check the municipality is a RENO-NE partner and mandate a MApe from the official list. · Establish a CECB and confirm the heritage classification (RACN) before applying. · Submit the request on portal.leprogrammebatiments.ch/ne before work begins.

Heating

First installation of a heat-distribution system (IP-19)

Cost the installation of the distribution (radiators or underfloor heating) and the removal of the old heating. · File this application IN ADDITION to the one for the new heat generator, before works start.

Other

Municipal subsidies — to be searched by postal code

Search for the municipality's and the electricity provider's subsidies by postal code. · File the municipal application BEFORE the works, like the cantonal one.

Official sources

Programme Bâtiments neuchâtelois (PB-NE) - Conditions générales 2026

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Official data availability

Official OEREB cadastre available
Heritage authorityService cantonal du patrimoine / RACN

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Enter what you know about your building and your project. The calculation applies the published cantonal rates, measure by measure.

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Indicative amounts computed from the published cantonal rates and your own figures. They are not a decision: the final amount depends on the file, the technical conditions and the cantonal ruling. Measures not shown are not excluded — their rate simply needs a figure you have not entered yet.

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Frequently asked questions

Which renovation subsidies exist in Neuchâtel?

The canton of Neuchâtel runs around 12 energy subsidy programmes (building envelope, heating replacement, heat pumps, solar and more). Source: Programme Bâtiments neuchâtelois (PB-NE) - Conditions générales 2026.

How do I know if my property in Neuchâtel is eligible?

Eligibility depends on construction year, the existing heating system and the measure. Enter your address to get a first reading for your parcel.

Are the subsidy amounts in Neuchâtel guaranteed?

No. The amounts shown are indicative estimates; the final amount is set by the cantonal subsidy authority.

How do I calculate my subsidies in the canton of Neuchâtel?

The calculator on this page applies the official rates of the canton of Neuchâtel measure by measure. Enter your energy reference area, number of dwellings and planned works — the amounts appear straight away, free and without an account.

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