GEAK Plus
CHF 1'500
Mandate a certified GEAK expert and produce a GEAK Plus. · Submit the request before work begins on the official portal.
Subsidies by canton
100% freeRenovation subsidies, Canton of Nidwalden — subsidy calculator and rates
Calculate your subsidies in the canton of Nidwalden across 11 cantonal programmes — official rates, eligibility and sources. Amounts are indicative; the cantonal decision is authoritative.
Free · Based on official cantonal rates
- Programmes
- 11
- Data
- Indicative CHF amounts
- Official source
- Förderprogramm Energie 2026 du canton de Nidwald (Energiefachstelle)
Cantonal subsidy programmes
Thermal insulation
CHF 60 /m²
Calculate the insulated area per element (U <= 0.20 W/m2K, flat roof U <= 0.15). · Submit the request before work begins; GEAK Plus required from CHF 10,000.
Air/water heat pump
from CHF 3'200
Confirm the air/water HP and its thermal power. · Submit the request before installation.
Ground/water or water/water heat pump
from CHF 4'800
Confirm the ground/water or water/water HP source and thermal power. · Check the drilling permits and submit the request before installation.
Heat network connection
from CHF 4'800
Confirm the network availability and the thermal power. · Obtain the supplier's offer and submit the request before connection.
Automatic wood heating
from CHF 3'000
Confirm the automatic wood heating and its power. · Submit the request before installation.
Solar thermal collectors
from CHF 3'000
Confirm the collectors' thermal power (at least 2 kW). · Submit the request before installation.
Replacement of decentralised heating (IP-19)
Confirm the building has NO heat distribution system before the works. · File a SECOND application for the new heat generation — it adds to this one.
Envelope efficiency bonus (IP-14)
Have a CECB drawn up after the works certifying the envelope efficiency class. · Measure the energy reference area: it carries the amount, not the insulated area.
Insulation combined with a photovoltaic installation
Draw up the panel area relative to the component area — the 20% or 50% threshold decides.
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
Förderprogramm Energie 2026 du canton de Nidwald (Energiefachstelle)
Official data availability
Official OEREB cadastre available
Heritage authorityService cantonal des monuments et sites
Calculate your subsidies in the canton of Nidwalden
Enter what you know about your building and your project. The calculation applies the published cantonal rates, measure by measure.
Indicative total of sizeable subsidies
CHF 1'500
- GEAK Plus NidwaldenCHF 1'500
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 Nidwalden?
The canton of Nidwalden runs around 11 energy subsidy programmes (building envelope, heating replacement, heat pumps, solar and more). Source: Förderprogramm Energie 2026 du canton de Nidwald (Energiefachstelle).
How do I know if my property in Nidwalden 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 Nidwalden 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 Nidwalden?
The calculator on this page applies the official rates of the canton of Nidwalden measure by measure. Enter your energy reference area, number of dwellings and planned works — the amounts appear straight away, free and without an account.
Analyse your parcel
Find out which subsidies and building rights actually apply to your property in Nidwalden.