Air/water heat pump <= 70 kW
from CHF 2'800
Confirm the air/water HP and the thermal power. · Submit the request on the SG portal before work begins.
Subsidies by canton
100% freeRenovation subsidies, Canton of St. Gallen — subsidy calculator and rates
Calculate your subsidies in the canton of St. Gallen across 13 cantonal programmes — official rates, eligibility and sources. Amounts are indicative; the cantonal decision is authoritative.
Free · Based on official cantonal rates
- Programmes
- 13
- Data
- Indicative CHF amounts
- Official source
- Förderprogramm Energie - Kanton St. Gallen
Cantonal subsidy programmes
Ground/water or water/water heat pump <= 70 kW
from CHF 6'000
Confirm the ground/water or water/water HP source and power. · Submit the request on the SG portal before work begins.
Insulation, wood, solar and complete renovation
Select the measure and municipality on the SG portal for the exact rate. · Submit the request on the SG portal before work begins.
Building envelope efficiency bonus (IP-14)
Have a CECB drawn up for the state AFTER renovation certifying envelope class C or better — a «Draft» version is accepted. · Attach the plans and the ERA calculation per the SIA 380/1 definition.
Solar thermal collectors
from CHF 3'120
File a COMPLETE application before 31 December 2026 to obtain the 30 % incentive — the postmark is what counts. · Have the collectors' nominal thermal output stated on the quote.
Thermal insulation by construction element (M21)
CHF 40 /m²
Calculate the U-values and areas BEFORE and AFTER the works: the decision rests on both. · Document any pre-existing insulation with an invoice, an old detail drawing or a photo with a ruler in shot. · Submit the request on the SG portal before work begins.
Building modernisation concept (M13)
CHF 4'500 – 5'500
Have the concept produced with the St. Gallen Energy Agency's calculation tool — a free-form report is not enough. · Plan the renovation in at least three stages, quantified over a multi-year plan. · Attach a copy of the quote for the concept: payment is capped at its actual cost.
Air/water heat pump > 70 kW (IP-05)
from CHF 4'160
Submit the request on the SG portal before work begins.
Ground/water or water/water heat pump > 70 kW (IP-06)
from CHF 6'240
Submit the request on the SG portal before work begins.
Connection to a district heating network > 70 kW (IP-07)
from CHF 10'400
Submit the request on the SG portal before work begins.
Automatic wood heating > 70 kW (IP-04)
CHF 468 /kW
Submit the request on the SG portal before work begins.
First installation of a hydraulic heat distribution system (IP-19)
Submit the request on the SG portal before work begins.
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 - Kanton St. Gallen
View all 11 official sources
- Energy subsidy portal
- Heat pump guidance (rates)
- Envelope efficiency bonus guidance (rates)
- Solar thermal collectors guidance (rates)
- Thermal insulation by construction element guidance, M21 (rates)
- Guidance building modernisation concept (M13, rates)
- Heat pump guidance above 70 kW (IP-05/06)
- Heat network connection guidance above 70 kW (IP-07)
- Automatic wood heating guidance above 70 kW (IP-04)
- First heat distribution installation guidance (IP-19)
- Municipal subsidies — national energy-francs database
Official data availability
Official OEREB cadastre available
Heritage authorityService cantonal des monuments et sites
Calculate your subsidies in the canton of St. Gallen
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 4'500 – CHF 5'500
- Building modernisation concept (M13) St. GallenCHF 4'500 – CHF 5'500
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 St. Gallen?
The canton of St. Gallen runs around 13 energy subsidy programmes (building envelope, heating replacement, heat pumps, solar and more). Source: Förderprogramm Energie - Kanton St. Gallen.
How do I know if my property in St. Gallen 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 St. Gallen 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 St. Gallen?
The calculator on this page applies the official rates of the canton of St. Gallen 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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