The success of MaPrimeRénov 'is well established.
The government plans 700,000 to 800,000 aid distributed in 2021, against 500,000 initially planned.
This device, intended to help households finance the thermal renovation of their homes, was launched in 2020. To meet this strong demand, the government announced the release of a new budget.
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At the National Assembly, in mid-July, during the first session on the debate on the orientation of public finances, Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery, unveiled a new envelope of 2 billion euros to finance this device in 2022. A decision welcomed by the Ministry of Housing: “
We are delighted because it is an aid that has really met its audience. It responds to a significant demand. The first criterion for households to embark on renovation work is the comfort and value of their property.
“Nearly 400,000 files have been filed since the start of the year, of which 297,003 have been accepted, for a total amount of 862 million euros in premiums.
Initially reserved for the most modest households, this system has been open since January 2021 to all owners, whether occupants or lessors, as well as to all co-owners.
Since July 1, owner-lessors can also benefit from it.
The amount of aid varies, however, depending on income and the scope of the work undertaken.
The change of heating system comes first
Very modest households are still the main beneficiaries of this assistance, representing 63% of applications filed since the start of 2021. MaPrimeRénov 'has also convinced households with intermediate incomes (33%).
Breakdown of applications submitted by households, according to their income Credit: Agence nationale de l'Habitat
Among the most popular jobs, changing the heating system comes first with 64%, followed by insulation work (32%).
Other work (ventilation, audit, etc.) and assistance to project management represent only 4% of requests.
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"
In the long term, I think that we must favor global renovations rather than single gestures,
" Bruno Le Maire pointed out, in front of the deputies.
Because global renovations are more energy efficient.
»A strong ambition which still seems difficult to demand.
“
We cannot force the most modest households to carry out comprehensive renovations
,” explains the Ministry of Housing.
In this sense, in order to supervise energy renovations of a certain magnitude and develop them, MaPrimeRénov 'guides will be offered from January 1, 2023. Their role will be to assist owners who wish to carry out major renovation work. energy renovation.
