Energy ministry updates subsidy program list

The energy ministry updated the list of offers under the "Coup de pouce Chauffage des bâtiments résidentiels collectifs et tertiaires" program on October 30, 2026. This update allows landlords, property management associations, and managers of professional buildings to identify companies that have signed the program's charter and compare their subsidy proposals for replacing heating equipment that runs on coal, oil, or gas.

Program focuses on existing buildings

The program applies to existing collective residential and tertiary buildings that are more than two years old as of the date when the work commitment is made. The replacement of a coal, oil, or gas boiler should prioritize connecting to an efficient heat network as defined by the energy code, if possible.

Alternative options for heating systems

If connecting to a heat network is not technically or economically feasible, a collective heat pump or a geothermal system can be considered. The ministry states that a justification from the heat network manager is needed to confirm this impossibility. For co-ownerships, the beneficiary management association must also be registered in the co-ownership registration registry.

Specific guidelines for different building types

Managers of collective real estate parks must check for the existence of a heat network and gather necessary justifications before selecting equipment. The applicable guidelines distinguish between collective residential buildings and tertiary buildings, with specific forms for each category.

Energy savings and bonus calculations

For heat pumps replacing fossil fuel boilers, the volume of energy savings certificates (CEE) provided by the standardized form is multiplied by different factors depending on the type of heat pump. These coefficients are outlined in a 2014 decree, as updated for use since January 1, 2026. The bonus calculation also depends on the number of apartments served by a single substation or the heated area in tertiary buildings.

Financial bonus depends on multiple factors

The bonus coefficient does not guarantee a specific multiplier for the financial aid received. The ministry explains that the actual financial bonus depends on the commercial offer from each signatory company and the volume of CEE generated. It encourages comparing referenced offers rather than relying solely on regulatory coefficients to estimate aid amounts.

Charter signatories and eligibility criteria

Subsidies are offered by charter signatories, primarily energy suppliers and their delegates. The official program page provides an updated list of offers as of October 30 for operations starting from January 1, 2026. Beneficiaries must verify the presence of the company in the list, the effective date of its offer, and whether the planned work is compatible with the CEE forms.

Regulatory changes and practical use

The regulatory framework has been updated by a decree from December 27, 2025, which applies to operations starting from January 1, 2026. For social landlords and co-ownerships, the updated list serves as a practical tool to compare financing options, though it does not guarantee a specific aid amount for any particular project.