Getting help for energy renovation in France is becoming increasingly common: with rising energy prices, real savings are becoming feasible. Here are some figures from 2023 to introduce the topic:
- 569,243 homes have been renovated with the help of the Ma Prime Rénov' aid
- 54% saved on energy costs after renovations
- €16,280 in aid granted through Ma Prime Rénov'
Why obtain energy renovation assistance?
The main motivations for obtaining assistance for improving energy performance are economic and legislative. We will detail these two cases.
Saving energy
Whether for financial or ecological reasons, one thing is certain: you want to consume less electricity, gas, wood, and other resources. In France, the average cost of energy is €230 per month (excluding vehicles). This is 15% more than in 2020. As mentioned earlier, these costs can be halved through renovation work.
Energy laws for rentals
Rental properties must meet energy performance criteria and achieve a DPE (Diagnostic des Performances Energétiques) score higher than G by 2025. These criteria will become even stricter in the coming years.
| Score minimum toléré | Année d'application |
|---|---|
|
Score F
|
2025 |
|
Score E |
2028 |
|
Score D
|
2031 |
How to benefit from energy assistance?
To benefit from financial energy assistance, you need to go through three procedures. Don't worry, I'll detail all the steps below.
Reach a My Prime Renov' support member
Here is the list of steps to follow to obtain energy renovation assistance:
- Prepare information about your good (last DPE, size, last renovations...)
- Check out France Renov' on the france-renov.gouv.fr website in order to reach a support member for free
- Talk with him about the funds you may get
Once these initial steps are completed remotely, the advisor will instruct you to request quotes from artisans, and then a thermal engineering firm will visit your property to conduct an energy audit and assess the coherence of the quotes. Please note, this audit is not completely free depending on your income and can cost between 0 and €1600.
Let's take an example: Daniel has an apartment in Cannes that is 120 m2 and wants to better insulate his attic. He calls an advisor who informs him that he is entitled to up to €5,000 to cover the walls with insulation materials. Daniel will then request a quote from an artisan. During the advisor's visit, the advisor will verify that the artisan is not requesting an excessive fee.
Energetic renovation works
It is necessary to select professionals labeled as "RGE" (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement): Recognized Guarantor of the Environment. This is both a quality guarantee and a criterion for obtaining assistance for energy renovation works. I advise you to obtain detailed quotes from several companies to compare them. I emphasize this point: ask for the cost of each material and service. Do not sign them yet! Call a Ma Prime Rénov' advisor to get their opinion on the quotes. One last point, sometimes you need authorization from the municipality or even the condominium to carry out works (in principle, the reason for energy renovations should not pose any problem).
Get financiel help for renovations
Create your account on maprimerenov.gouv.fr to provide the unsigned quotes and obtain confirmation. Only then can you sign them to start the work. If you have chosen a trustworthy professional with good reviews, then you're all set, and your property has been able to benefit from energy renovations partially funded by the government. However, I invite you to read the rest of the article to get advice on choosing the renovations to be done.
Renovation examples
Obtaining financial assistance is one thing, but knowing how to improve the DPE score of your property is another. I will present you with some examples of energy renovation works.
The energetic performance diagnosis
The DPE (Energy Performance Diagnosis) corresponds to an audit that grants a rating ranging from G to A. This audit also details the strengths and weaknesses of your accommodation, thus helping to determine which works to undertake to improve its score.
If you don't already have it, here is the order of priority for renovation works for most households:
| Ordre de priorité | Types de travaux |
|---|---|
|
1
|
Isolation works (Roof > Walls > Floors > Windows) |
|
2 |
Ventilation works |
|
3
|
Humidity works |
|
4 |
Heating works |
Real world examples of renovations
Here is a list of possible works by category. The cost of the works varies depending on the case.
| Type de travaux | Exemples |
|---|---|
|
Insulation
|
|
|
Ventilation |
Installation d’une VMC (ventilation mécanique contrôlée) |
|
Humidity |
Injection d’hydrofuge dans les zones d’infiltration
|
|
Heating |
Remplacement du système actuel par un poêle à granulés étanche
|
Conclusion
To conclude this article, I would like to highlight our real estate agency, Amanda Properties. Indeed, we work closely with experts in energy renovations and offer many properties for sale with superb DPE scores. We have also written an real estate guide in downloadable PDF format that covers other aids such as the Eco-PTZ, I highly recommend it!
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