Costs of heat pumps in Switzerland

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Costs for a heat pump

Heat pump costs depend on whether you're replacing an old system or installing a new one, as well as the installation location. Air-to-water systems are cheaper and easier to install, while geothermal systems require higher upfront investment but offer greater efficiency and lower long-term operating costs.

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Purchase in CHFMaintenance fees in CHF (annually)Energy in CHF (annually)

Air-to-water heat pump36,500 CHF150 CHF1,210 CHF

Ground source heat pump49,500 CHF100 CHF940 CHF

Oil heating23,000 CHF780 CHF2,640 CHF

Table: Figures for an average installation with 150 m² energy reference area (e.g., single-family house) and 22,000 kWh energy demand (= 2,600 l heating oil)

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Funding for heat pumps

To promote more efficient heating, Swiss cantons and municipalities actively support the adoption of heat pump heating systems. Therefore, numerous subsidies are available for the installation of heat pumps.

Support

What kind of support can I expect?

Basel-Stadt subsidizes brine-to-water heat pumps up to CHF 25,850, while Bern offers up to CHF 6,000.

Check local energy subsidies on Energy Francs using your postcode.

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Tax deduction

The Swiss government supports heat pump installations with subsidies and tax benefits. Depending on the project type, investments can be up to 100% tax-deductible.