GEAK Plus
CHF 1'000 – 1'500
Mandate a certified GEAK expert and produce a GEAK Plus with advisory report. · Submit the request before producing the report and complete the measure within 3 months of approval.
Building built before 2000
Subsidies by canton
100% freeRenovation subsidies, Canton of Schwyz — subsidy calculator and rates
Calculate your subsidies in the canton of Schwyz across 12 cantonal programmes — official rates, eligibility and sources. Amounts are indicative; the cantonal decision is authoritative.
Free · Based on official cantonal rates
- Programmes
- 12
- Data
- Indicative CHF amounts
- Official source
- Förderprogramm Energie 2026 des Kantons Schwyz (Amt für Umwelt und Energie)
Cantonal subsidy programmes
Thermal insulation
CHF 60 /m²
Calculate the insulated area per element from plans or measurements. · Submit the request before work begins; a GEAK Plus is required from CHF 10,000 of contribution.
Building built before 2000
Air/water heat pump
from CHF 3'200
Confirm the air/water HP and the determining thermal power. · Provide the HP system module (up to 15 kW) or a valid quality label and the SwissEnergy performance guarantee; 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 the determining thermal power. · Obtain the drilling company's FWS label and check the drilling and water-protection permits; submit the request before installation.
Heat network connection
from CHF 4'000
Confirm the network availability and the determining thermal power. · Obtain the heat supplier's offer and submit the request before connection.
Automatic wood heating
CHF 360 /kW
Confirm the automatic wood heating and its firing heat output. · Provide the conformity declaration and the SwissEnergy performance guarantee; submit the request before installation.
Solar thermal collectors
from CHF 2'400
Confirm the collectors' thermal power (at least 2 kWth) and the heating/hot-water use. · Provide the validated performance guarantee (VLG) from Swissolar/SwissEnergy; submit the request before installation.
Comprehensive Minergie refurbishment
CHF 60 – 100 /m²
Confirm the target standard (Minergie, Minergie-A or Minergie-P) and the ERA. · Obtain the Minergie certificate and submit the request before work begins.
Building built before 2000
Comprehensive envelope renovation bonus (IP-14)
CHF 40 /m²
Draw up the schedule of main surfaces (façade and roof) and show that at least 90% are insulated. · File the bonus application TOGETHER with the insulation measure application — the canton requires it.
Replacement of decentralised heating (IP-19)
Confirm the building has NO hydraulic heat distribution system before the works. · Measure the energy reference area: above 250 m2 the amount is calculated per m2.
Log or pellet heating with a daily tank (M-02)
Confirm the system has a daily tank — automatic wood heating falls under M-03. · Obtain the performance guarantee and the declaration of conformity for wood installations.
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 des Kantons Schwyz (Amt für Umwelt und Energie)
Official data availability
Official OEREB cadastre available
Heritage authorityService cantonal des monuments et sites
Calculate your subsidies in the canton of Schwyz
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 1'000 – CHF 1'500
- GEAK Plus SchwyzCHF 1'000 – CHF 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 Schwyz?
The canton of Schwyz runs around 12 energy subsidy programmes (building envelope, heating replacement, heat pumps, solar and more). Source: Förderprogramm Energie 2026 des Kantons Schwyz (Amt für Umwelt und Energie).
How do I know if my property in Schwyz 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 Schwyz 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 Schwyz?
The calculator on this page applies the official rates of the canton of Schwyz 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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