Building program has a record year
In 2020, the federal government and the cantons paid out a total of 299 million francs in funding for renovation and new construction projects. The largest part was accounted for by thermal insulation projects.
2020 was a record year for the federal and cantonal building program. A total of CHF 299 million has been paid out for renovation and new construction projects, more than in any previous year, according to a federal media release.
Of this, 119 million francs went to thermal insulation projects. At 72 million francs, system renovations make up the second largest share. This involves extensive renovation of the building envelope, which can be combined, for example, with renovation of the heating systems. Around 62 million francs in funding have been awarded for projects relating to heating changes, solar and ventilation systems. In these projects, known as building services, an increase of 65 percent was achieved compared to the previous year.
The building program also has successes in terms of climate protection and employment. The measures funded in 2020 will save 5.7 million kilowatt hours of electricity and 1.4 million tons of CO2 over the entire service life. However, since the subsidy rates were increased compared to 2019, the proportion of francs paid out per ton of CO2 saved rose from 205 francs to 207 francs. The employment effect is 2,100 full-time equivalents, the additional domestic added value is 88 million francs.