Construction industry denounces new MaPrimeRénov' restrictions, which are contrary to the climate emergency of housing renovation

These changes actually represent significant restrictions:

• Exclusion of wall insulation work (ITE/ITI) (represented more than 10% of requests)
  • Insulation is one of the most effective levers for sustainably reducing energy consumption.
  • Excluding these actions from the scope of aid sends a message that contradicts the national objective of energy renovation and the fight against thermal sieves.
  • Low-income households, who were counting on this financial support to undertake major works, will be directly penalized.
• Removal of support for biomass boilers
  • The decision to exclude biomass boilers, whether they run on wood or pellets, sends a negative signal to the market and to households.
  • Wood energy is a local renewable energy source that helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels and limit CO₂ emissions.
  • While the sector has become much more structured in recent years, this choice risks slowing its development, destabilizing economic players and discouraging individuals.
• Postponement of certain obligations to 01/01/2027
  • The postponement of the exclusion of F and G housing, as well as the obligation to couple insulation/heating and the provision of a DPE or audit, demonstrates a lack of coherence in the strategy.
  • These successive adjustments blur the readability of the system and undermine the confidence of individuals and professionals alike.

Impact on owners

• The exclusion of biomass boilers limits ecological heating options, particularly problematic in rural areas where wood is an accessible local resource.
• The removal of aid for insulation (ITE/ITI) affects one of the most expensive yet essential work items for energy efficiency.

practical implications

• Risk of households postponing or abandoning renovation projects
• Contradiction with the energy renovation objectives of the housing stock
• Increased financial pressure on homeowners, especially those with low incomes

In conclusion, these restrictions risk

• slow down the dynamics of energy renovation,
• penalize households that want to improve their comfort and reduce their energy bills,
• weaken industrial and craft sectors engaged in the ecological transition.

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