It’s an announcement that took many owners by surprise. While energy renovation is emerging as a key lever for the ecological transition, MaPrimeRénov’ will be suspended from January 1, 2026confirmed the Minister of Housing, Vincent Jeanbrun, due to lack of budget voted by Parliament. “No budget, no counter», he declared, formalizing the closure of the flagship system intended to support energy efficiency work.
This suspension comes at a time when the obligations weighing on owners are increasing, particularly for the most energy-intensive housing. Rental bans, increased DPE requirements and regulatory pressure are heightening the sense of urgency, just as the main financial support from the state is disappearing.
A range of aids to lighten your work
However, the temporary disappearance of MaPrimeRénov’ does not mean the end of all assistance. Other systems will remain available in 2026, provided that the rules and limits are known.
First lever still active: energy saving certificates (EEC). Financed by energy suppliers, this system makes it possible to obtain bonuses for certain works such asinsulationTHE heating change or theinstallation of efficient equipment. The amounts vary depending on income and the nature of the project, but can reach several thousand euros. On the other hand, the procedures are often more technical and the offers vary greatly depending on the operator.
Another tool not to be neglected: thezero rate eco-loan (eco-PTZ). Accessible without resource conditions, it allows you to borrow up to 50,000 euros to finance energy renovation work, without paying interest. An interesting solution for smoothing the cost of work over time, particularly in the absence of direct subsidy.
Individuals can also count on the VAT reduced to 5.5% for the energy improvement workas well as on the local aidoffered by certain regions, departments or communities. Systems that are often little known, but which can complement a financing plan, provided you anticipate.
In this new context, the end of MaPrimeRénov’ in 2026 risks reshuffling the cards for many households. Owners of energy-intensive homes, already faced with increasingly strict regulatory obligationswill have to deal with a more fragmented and sometimes less readable aid system. Without a flagship grant to guide decisions, energy renovation becomes above all a financial arbitration.
Comparing devices, securing quotes and anticipating deadlines will be essential to prevent the cost of the work from having a lasting impact on household budgets. In 2026, renovating will remain possible, but at the cost of increased vigilance and a well-established strategy.
