Switzerland Reduces Low-Emission Heating Subsidies by 25% for 2025
Switzerland: In 2023, Swiss voters approved a plan to allocate CHF 200 million ($218 million USD) annually over ten years, starting January 1, 2025, to subsidize the replacement of oil and basic electric heating systems with cleaner, more efficient options like electric heat pumps. However, in December 2024, Switzerland's federal parliament decided to reduce the 2025 subsidies by 25%, citing the negative state of public finances. This decision has drawn criticism from environmental advocates and politicians, who argue that it contradicts the democratic will of voters and undermines efforts to replace high-emission heating systems. Additionally, the high cost of installing heat pumps in Switzerland remains a significant barrier to adoption, with prices substantially higher than in countries like Sweden.
Source: Le News