Reversible air conditioning, or air-air heat pump (PAC), can be financed by MaPrimeRenov’, but not in all cases. This equipment is not eligible in the classic so-called “gesture” work route.which finances isolated operations such as a change of heating or targeted insulation work.
On the other hand, there CAP air-air can be taken care of as part of a large-scale renovationprovided it is integrated into a package of works that truly improve the energy performance of housing. The assistance then depends on the class gain in the Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE), the scale of the project and the household income. In summary, it is not enough to install air conditioning, even reversible, to benefit from MaPrimeRenov’.
The air-air heat pump excluded from work by gesture
In the MaPrimeRenov’ route by gesture, the rule is clear: “the air-air CAP is not eligiblewarns Clément Veyrier, air-air heat pump and ventilation brand manager at Atlantic. Only air-water heat pumps are used to replace a heating system, fuel oil or gas for example.”
In other words, a household that only wishes to install reversible air conditioning can’t get this help via the classic route, even if the equipment also contributes to improving the heating system.
Eligible for a major renovation with insulation
The situation changes as part of an overall renovation. Here the administration is watching the gain in energy performance of housing. “An air-air heat pump is eligible in this case if it is accompanied by other work, such as insulation measures”specifies Clément Veyrier.
The principle is to combine an improvement action on heating with at least two actions on insulationfor example attics and walls, or windows and attics, in order to advance the DPE.
Amounts, ceiling and alternative in case of emergency
The level of assistance depends on the jump in energy classes and household income. “A gain of two classes on the DPE triggers a ceiling on the cost of construction works 30,000 euros excluding taxesindicates Clément Veyrier. And go up to 40,000 euros for three or more classes ». This ceiling is financed at 80% for very modest incomes, 60% for modest incomes, 45% for intermediate incomes and 10% for higher incomes.
For those who want to quickly install reversible air conditioning, particularly at the moment due to extreme temperatures, and without waiting for a global MaPrimRenov’ project that will take quite a long time to set up, “it is possible to move towards Energy Saving Certificates (EEC)”. This bonus is offered by energy suppliers or their partners to those who undertake energy renovation work in their home.
