New myclimate calculator makes it easier to switch to heating
The myclimate foundation makes it easier for owners of single-family homes and real estate to switch to more climate-friendly technologies. On a new website with an integrated subsidy calculator, those interested can find out the amount of subsidy available for switching from gas and oil to a heat pump or pellet heating system. Another click shows possible cantonal funding opportunities.
On the website www.myclimate.org/heizung , visitors only have to enter a few data for the calculation. The canton of residence, the previous heating (oil, natural gas), the planned new heating technology (heat pump or pellet heating) and the previous annual consumption are queried. Based on this information, the myclimate calculator provides an immediate overview of possible funding from the myclimate funding program for heating replacements in Switzerland.
In addition to this information, the website also provides a link to the respective cantonal building program. This allows homeowners to find out directly about the cheaper offer for heating replacement. The myclimate contributions are sometimes higher than those of the cantons and sometimes heating systems that are not covered by the canton can also be subsidised. A cantonal subsidy can only enjoy automatic priority for the smaller heat pumps. The new website also provides this information.
In order for owners to participate in the programs, certain criteria must be met. The subsidy program does not apply to new buildings. The new heating system must therefore replace an existing oil or gas heating system. There must still be no double funding. This means that no other financial aid from the federal government, canton, municipality or private individuals is required for the project. In addition, the order must not yet have been placed with an installation or planning company.
Important tool for reducing CO2 emissions in the building sector
In Switzerland, single and multi-family houses are still mostly heated with fossil fuels. They therefore make a significant contribution to Switzerland’s CO₂ emissions in the building sector. At the same time, in many properties – for example in around 70 percent of apartment buildings – gas or oil heating is still being replaced by a similar heating system, thus increasing dependence on fossil fuels. Technically, heat pump systems are now able to reliably and environmentally friendly not only provide the heat demand of individual houses but also of large buildings. Where the installation of a heat pump is not possible, wood pellet heating systems offer a climate-friendly alternative for single-family homes and apartment buildings.
With financial support, the myclimate programs for heating replacements reduce the hurdle of high investment costs.
These heating replacement programs can be implemented thanks to the contributions of the Foundation for Climate Protection and CO2 Compensation KliK and other partners.