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For those who intend to replace their heating system that uses fossil fuels (oil or gas) or electricity with a new renewable energy system, such as pellets or a heat pump, the Canton of Ticino offers significant incentives. Below is a brief summary.

PELLET systems

Incentive for hand-loaded pellet stove: CHF 3,000 (lump-sum incentive)
Incentive for automated pellet systems up to 20 kWth: CHF 7,000 (flat-rate incentive)
Incentive for automated pellet systems starting from 20 kWth: CHF 360 per kWth.

Systems with HEAT PUMPS

Incentive for air/water heat pump: CHF 7,000 + CHF 180/kWth
Incentive for water/water heat pump: CHF 4,800 + CHF 360/kWth

If a hydraulic heat distribution system is installed for the first time in both areas, an additional bonus of CHF 5,000 + CHF 100 per kWth is granted.

What conditions must pellet systems comply with?

Pellet heating systems must bear the Swiss Wood Energy Quality Label or equivalent, and the Swiss Energy Wood Heating Performance Guarantee must be provided.

Canton Graubünden also provides incentives, you just have to take advantage of them!