CEE grants 2026: Coup de pouce and MaPrimeRénov'

How the scheme works

The scheme was created by articles 14 to 17 of Act no. 2005-781 of 13 July 2005 (the loi POPE, energy policy act). It places on energy sellers, the obligés (obligated parties), an energy-saving obligation expressed in certificates: 1 CEE = 1 kWh cumac of final energy. Cumac stands for “cumulated and discounted”: the savings achieved over the whole lifetime of the equipment are added together, discounted at 4% a year (Ministry for Ecological Transition). The sixth period of the scheme covers 2026 to 2030.

To obtain their certificates, the obligated parties fund works in private homes. The help may take the form of a grant, a voucher or a discount on the bill (France Rénov’).

Eligibility conditions

According to France Rénov’, the conditions are as follows:

• a main or second home built at least 2 years ago;
• works that improve the home’s energy efficiency;
• a RGE (reconnu garant de l’environnement, environmentally certified) firm or tradesperson;
• works that comply with a fiche d’opération standardisée (standardised operation sheet): loft, wall or floor insulation, windows, air-to-water, water-to-water or air-to-air heat pumps, biomass boiler, wood stove, solar water heater, controls…

Key point: the supplier’s offer must be accepted before you sign the quote. For a single operation, you can receive only one CEE grant (Ministry, Heating Coup de pouce).

The Coups de pouce in force in 2026

Sources: Coup de pouce pages of the Ministry for Ecological Transition.

Heating Coup de pouce: conditions and income caps

It is open to all households, but only for a main residence for heat pumps (operations started since 1 October 2025), the combined solar system and connection to a heat network (since 1 January 2026). The heat pump must have a seasonal efficiency of at least 111% (medium or high temperature) or 126% (low temperature). The old boiler must be removed by the professional and this must be stated on the invoice. The list of offers was updated on 6 October 2026.

“Modest household” income caps used to adjust the grants (in force since 1 January 2026):

Major Renovation Coup de pouce. It targets households not eligible for Anah grants; the ministry cites owners of main residences under 15 years old and social landlords. The works must achieve a gain of at least 2 classes and include at least 2 insulation items among walls, lower floors, roof and windows. The arrêté (ministerial order) of 7 January 2026 extended it and removed the deadline for completing the works. Since 17 January 2026, second homes have been excluded. The signatory must offer assistance à maîtrise d’ouvrage (project-management support for the owner) and a financing plan.

Co-ownership buildings. The collective Coup de pouce is for buildings where at least 75% of the lots (or of the tantièmes, ownership shares) are main residences, 65% for copropriétés (co-owned buildings) of 20 residential lots or fewer. The copropriété must be registered.

Combining with MaPrimeRénov’ and the éco-PTZ

• Single-measure MaPrimeRénov’: can be combined with CEE paid directly by suppliers. You must declare all grants received to the Anah (service-public.gouv.fr).
• MaPrimeRénov’ Major Renovation: you do not apply for CEE yourself. The Anah applies on your behalf and includes them in calculating the grant; you undertake not to make a personal application (service-public.gouv.fr). The Major Renovation Coup de pouce is not available if you are eligible for this route (France Rénov’).
• Éco-PTZ (zero-rate eco-loan): can be combined with CEE (service-public.gouv.fr). The Heating Coup de pouce can also be combined with MaPrimeRénov’ and the éco-PTZ, but not with another CEE offer (ministry).

Which professional to consult

To find out the starting energy class, have a DPE (energy performance certificate) carried out by a diagnostiqueur (property surveyor). The remaining cost after grants can be financed with an éco-PTZ: a courtier en crédit (mortgage broker) compares offers. If you are buying a home to renovate, the agent immobilier (estate agent) and the notaire (notary) help you factor this budget into the negotiation.