Subsidies by canton

Energy renovation subsidies — Canton of Neuchâtel

9 cantonal energy subsidy programmes in the canton of Neuchâtel — with eligibility and official sources. Amounts are indicative; the cantonal decision is authoritative.

Free · Based on official cantonal rates

Programmes
9
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

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.

Official sources

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

View all 3 official sources

Official data availability

Official OEREB cadastre available
Heritage authorityService cantonal du patrimoine / RACN

Frequently asked questions

Which renovation subsidies exist in Neuchâtel?

The canton of Neuchâtel runs around 9 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.

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