🏛️🔧 MaPrimeRénov' scheme to reopen as 2026 budget is approved
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The French government will fully reopen the MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation aid scheme once the 2026 budget is approved, allocating €3.6 billion for the initiative. This reopening, announced by Housing Minister Vincent Jeanbrun, aims to support all households after previous restrictions. Meanwhile, the heat pump market has suffered from political instability, with sales declining significantly in 2025. New measures are being introduced to stabilize the market and promote local manufacturing, offering cautious optimism for recovery in 2026.
Key points
- MaPrimeRénov' will reopen for all households once the 2026 budget is promulgated.
- The budget allocates €3.6 billion for energy renovation aids, similar to 2025 levels.
- Political instability has significantly impacted heat pump sales, with a 1.8% decline in 2025.
- New measures aim to stabilize the heat pump market and support local manufacturing.
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Facts
- The 2026 budget for MaPrimeRénov' is €3.6 billion.
- Sales of air-to-water heat pumps fell to 179,000 units in 2025.
- The MaPrimeRénov' scheme was suspended in January 2026 due to budget issues.
- New regulations will reserve enhanced CEE support for heat pumps made in Europe.
Quotes
- This is good news for the French and for professionals in the sector — Vincent Jeanbrun
- If we can achieve regulatory stability, we hope the market will restart — Camille Beurdeley
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