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France Puts Heat-Pump Incentive Into Effect to Replace Oil and Gas Boilers

It relies entirely on the CEE polluter‑pays mechanism that passes part of the cost onto energy and fuel bills.

Overview

  • The reinforced "coup de pouce chauffage" took effect on October 1, 2025 and runs through December 31, 2030, with secondary residences excluded.
  • Policymakers aim to cut building‑sector emissions and revive a heat‑pump market weakened by two years of uncertainty over renovation aid.
  • Support amounts vary by household income, pump performance, whether it covers heating and/or hot water, housing type and size, and the local climate zone, according to Uniclima.
  • Industry groups say grants can in some cases finance up to 100% of a fossil‑to‑heat‑pump replacement, with indicative amounts around €3,000 for higher‑income households and up to €13,000 for the most modest.
  • Consumer and CEE professionals urge caution about ultra‑low‑cost offers, noting that near‑zero out‑of‑pocket deals will be exceptional and that installation quality and fit should be checked.