Heat pump in the Canton of Glarus
Heat pump in the Canton of GlarusHeating system, Glarus.
In the Canton of Glarus, subsidies are unchanged in 2026 and are expected to fall from 2027. We check your house on site free of charge, and the quote follows within 72 hours.
- Site visit: free and with no obligation
- Binding quote within 72 hours
- Calculated with the electricity price in the Canton of Glarus: 29.7 ct./kWh
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Data in the Canton of Glarus
Heating in the Canton of Glarus in figures
- Household electricity price 2026
- 29.7ct./kWh
- Median of the grid operators, excluding VAT. 2.0 ct. above the Swiss median (27.7 ct.).
- of residential buildings heat with oil or gas
- 46.2%
- Switzerland: 49.8%. Oil 33.8%, gas 12.4%.
- of residential buildings already use a heat pump
- 16.7%
- Switzerland: 26.2%.
- of residential buildings were built before 1981
- 73.3%
- Switzerland: 59.5%. Older houses often still run oil or gas boilers.
- Solar power per person per year
- 876kWh
- Switzerland: 866 kWh.
- Solar potential of the roofs per year
- 330GWh
- Used so far: 11.2% (Switzerland 12.8%).
Example: replacing an oil heating system in a single-family home in the Canton of Glarus
- Heat demand per yeararound 20,000 kWh
- Heating oil no longer neededaround 2,000 litres
- Power needed by the heat pumparound 5,700 kWh
- Cost with grid poweraround CHF 1,690
Guide value, not a quote. Assumptions: air-to-water heat pump with a seasonal performance factor of 3.5, around 10 kWh of heat per litre of heating oil, electricity price 29.7 ct./kWh excluding VAT. Power from your own roof lowers the cost, and a ground-source heat pump needs less power. More in our guide How much does a heat pump cost?
Calculate it for my houseSources: ElCom (electricity prices 2026), Swiss Federal Office of Energy (solar potential), Energie Reporter by geoimpact on behalf of SwissEnergy (solar power, electric cars; CC BY 4.0), Federal Statistical Office (Register of Buildings and Dwellings), MeteoSwiss (hail climate), Energy Promotion Ordinance (one-off payment).
Heat pump in the Canton of Glarus
What applies to your heat pump in the Canton of Glarus
Permit: commune and noise protection assessment
Whether an air-to-water heat pump needs a building application in the Canton of Glarus is decided by the commune. The canton has published working aids on the building permit requirement for heat pumps. For outdoor units, a noise protection assessment is part of the application. We clarify the procedure with the commune and submit permit and subsidy applications.
Boreholes (ground probes) are approved by the Environmental Protection and Energy Division. The application goes through the commune. Where there is usable groundwater, boreholes are not permitted.
Replacing your heating system: what the Energy Act requires
The Glarus Energy Act has applied since 2023. Anyone who replaces the heat generator in an existing residential building must install a heat generator without CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, if this is technically possible. A heat pump meets this requirement.
Subsidies in the Canton of Glarus
The cantonal subsidy programme supports replacing oil, gas and electric heating with up to 50 percent of the costs. The 2026 rates for systems below 70 kW:
- Air-to-water: CHF 4,000
- Brine-to-water and water-to-water: CHF 6,000 plus CHF 250 per kW of thermal output
The maximum is CHF 100,000 per property. The application must be submitted before work starts. In 2026 the programme remains unchanged, and from 2027 the subsidies are expected to fall. You can find more information under heat pump and air-to-water heat pump.
Grid operator and electricity price
Each of the three communes has its own utility: Technische Betriebe Glarus (29.7 ct./kWh), Technische Betriebe Glarus Nord (32.8 ct.) and Technische Betriebe Glarus Süd (24.3 ct.). The cantonal median is 29.7 ct. excluding VAT, above the Swiss median of 27.7 ct. All prices are excluding VAT. With your own solar system, the heat pump needs less grid electricity.
A special feature: many older buildings
Around 73 percent of Glarus residential buildings date from before 1981, and only just under 17 percent already have a heat pump. About 34 percent heat with oil and 12 percent with gas. In older buildings, we measure the required flow temperature and check whether individual radiators should be replaced.
Grid operators
Electricity prices 2026 in the Canton of Glarus
What power from the grid costs is set by your grid operator. It sets the running costs of your heat pump. Power from your own roof lowers them, and the more expensive grid power is, the more it saves.Swiss median: 27.7 ct./kWh.
| Commune | Grid operator | ct./kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Glarus Nord | Technische Betriebe Glarus Nord (TBGN) | 32.8 |
| Glarus | Technische Betriebe Glarus | 29.7 |
| Glarus Süd | Technische Betriebe Glarus Süd | 24.3 |
Source: ElCom, Federal Electricity Commission, tariffs 2026.
The free site visit
One appointment at your home. Then you know everything.
A project manager from our team visits you and checks three things. No sales show, no obligation. Afterwards you receive a binding quote with yield, subsidies and payback.
01Roof
Area, orientation, pitch, condition of the roof covering and shading.
02Electrical system
Grid connection, distribution board and space for inverter and battery.
03Your consumption
Electricity bill, car, heating, plans. From this we calculate yield and subsidies.
How your project runs
Request
Tell us briefly about your building and your goal. Online or by phone.
Site visit
We check your roof, electrical system and consumption at your home. Free of charge.
Quote in 72 hours
Binding and transparent, with yield, subsidies and payback.
Permit and subsidies
We handle the notification procedure, the grid operator and Pronovo.
Installation and commissioning
Our own installers, a fixed date, final inspection with you on the roof.
Step 1 takes one minute. We take care of the rest.
Google reviews
What our customers say about us.
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Unabridged and unedited, straight from our Google profile. The reviews are in German.
All reviews on GoogleWir sind sehr zufrieden mit unserer Wallbox für unser E-Auto.
Cemil B. · October 2026
Wir können Solarinnovation.ch und insbesondere Jordan für seine kompetente Beratung und perfekte Umsetzung als zuverlässigen Partner für nachhaltige Energielösungen aus einer Hand von Herzen weiterempfehlen. Er hat uns mit seinem umfangreichen Fachwissen von der ersten Beratung bis und mit der Umsetzung kompetent begleitet. Er hat alle Fragen immer verständlich erklärt. Wir sind mit der Indach-Solaranlage, kombiniert mit einem Speicher sehr zufrieden.
Daniel · August 2026
Die SolarInnovation GmbH hat mich durch ihre sehr flexible und kompetente Beratung und Arbeitsausführung sehr überzeugt!
Frederic L. · September 2025
Eine sehr seriöses Firma. Danke Aulson, Danke Jorden.
Alex I. · August 2025
Top Service und super Beratung! Unsere Solaranlage am linken Zürichseeufer läuft perfekt, produziert mehr Strom als erwartet und sieht auch noch toll aus. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Marc W. · August 2025
Built near you.
29 projects, 718.1 kWp in total. From Zumikon and Lachen we work all over German-speaking Switzerland, most often in the cantons of Zurich, St. Gallen, Schwyz and Aargau.
Canton of Zurich
- Rüti41.1 kWp
- Zürich26.6 kWp
- Zürich6.8 kWp
- Zürich10.9 kWp
- Gossau ZH7.7 kWp
- Zollikerberg17.7 kWp
- Ebmatingen16.9 kWp
- Ebmatingen17 kWp
- Zürich7.5 kWp
- Maur6.9 kWp
- Herrliberg14.8 kWp
- Herrliberg12 kWp
- Meilen17.2 kWp
- Bachs10.2 kWp
Canton of St. Gallen
Canton of Schwyz
Canton of Aargau
- Staffelbach16 kWp
- Reinach AG20.7 kWp
- Berikon19.8 kWp
- Oberkulm20.7 kWp
Canton of Lucerne
Canton of Zug
Frequently asked questions
Before you get in touch.
Is the site visit really free?
Yes. The visit and the quote cost you nothing and commit you to nothing. You only decide once you hold the binding quote in your hands.
How high is the subsidy for a heat pump in the Canton of Glarus?
Below 70 kW, the canton pays CHF 4,000 for air-to-water heat pumps. For brine-to-water and water-to-water it is CHF 6,000 plus CHF 250 per kW. The application must be submitted before work starts, and we submit it for you.
Do I have to replace an oil heating system with a renewable one in the Canton of Glarus?
In existing buildings with residential use, a heat generator without CO2 emissions from fossil fuels must be installed on replacement, if this is technically possible. A heat pump meets this.
May I drill a borehole in the Canton of Glarus?
With a permit from the Environmental Protection and Energy Division (Abteilung Umweltschutz und Energie). The application goes through the commune. In areas with usable groundwater, boreholes are not permitted, and we check your site in advance.
Will subsidies in the Canton of Glarus fall from 2027?
The canton expects lower subsidies after 2026, because the Confederation plans to cut its funds. In 2026 the rates are unchanged. If you are planning, you should submit an application promptly.
How long does replacing the heating take, from enquiry to commissioning?
The site visit usually takes place within a week, and the quote follows within 72 hours. Depending on permits and delivery times, a few weeks to a few months then pass. Installing an air-to-water heat pump often takes only a few days. With a ground-source heat pump, the drilling comes on top.
When should I replace my old heating system?
Ideally before it fails. Then there is time for planning, permits and the subsidy application. If you only enquire after a breakdown, you have to decide under time pressure. For oil and gas heating from about 20 years old, it is worth asking now.
Do I have to insulate the house first?
Not in every case. What matters is the flow temperature your heating needs. We measure it during the site visit and check whether your existing radiators are sufficient or whether some should be replaced.
Which regions do you cover?
All of German-speaking Switzerland. We build most often in the cantons of Zurich, St. Gallen, Schwyz and Aargau. Our locations are in Zumikon ZH and Lachen SZ.
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We check your roof, electrical system and consumption. Afterwards you know what is possible on your roof, what it costs and which subsidies you receive. The binding quote follows within 72 hours.
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