Switzerland summary
Oil and gas remain in part of stock, with high and growing heat pump adoption plus district heating in some municipalities.
Swiss climate varies by altitude, canton, and exposure, so heat pump sizing should be locally assessed.
High household incomes and building standards can support upgrades, but canton-level rules and electricity tariffs matter.
Typical heating context
- Oil boilers
- Gas boilers
- Heat pumps
- District heating
- Wood heating
Energy cost assumptions (planning ranges)
- Electricity: CHF 0.20-0.35 per kWh
- Gas: CHF 0.09-0.17 per kWh
- Heating oil: CHF 0.10-0.16 per kWh equivalent
Canton-level differences mean this national page is a starting range, not a quote basis.
Grant and support schemes
The Building Programme and cantonal schemes can provide support, but amounts and eligibility are canton-specific
Building Programme support and cantonal schemes can vary, so homeowners should check the relevant canton and official portal.
Heat pump suitability notes
Canton tariff structures and subsidy rules can materially change payback calculations.
Worked example (illustrative)
At CHF 0.28/kWh electricity and CHF 0.13/kWh gas, SCOP 3.3 yields delivered heat near CHF 0.08/kWh versus ~CHF 0.14/kWh for a 90% gas boiler.