Financing an air-to-water heat pump in a commercial building with the “BAT-TH-163 — Pompe à chaleur air/eau pour bâtiment tertiaire” scheme
“BAT-TH-163 — Pompe à chaleur air/eau pour bâtiment tertiaire” is an aid listed by the energy savings certificates scheme (CEE): a standardised CEE operation sheet for air-to-water heat pumps in commercial buildings, replacing BAT-TH-113 (withdrawn on 1 January 2026), with a ×3 bonus when replacing a gas, oil or coal boiler, valid until 31 December 2030. The access criteria, the expenditure base and the timetable must be checked in the official documentation before including it in the financing plan.
The energy savings certificates scheme (CEE) lists the “BAT-TH-163 — Pompe à chaleur air/eau pour bâtiment tertiaire” scheme for installing an air-to-water heat pump in a commercial (tertiary-sector) building. The source entry notably states: a standardised CEE operation sheet for installing air-to-water heat pumps in commercial buildings. It replaces BAT-TH-113 (withdrawn on 1 January 2026), offers a ×3 bonus when replacing a gas, oil or coal boiler and is valid until 31 December 2030; a minimum Eurovent-certified COP is required. The €20,000 amount listed must be checked and is not a fixed national bonus. The CEE amount depends on the applicable sheet, the installation’s characteristics and the funder’s offer. To decide whether this aid can really contribute to your project, compare the planned costs with the rules in force and confirm the company’s eligibility before any commitment.
Funded by CEE (Certificats d'Economies d'Energie)
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Who can apply
The scheme is listed by the energy savings certificates scheme (CEE). Eligibility depends on location, the nature of the activity and the criteria in the rules in force. The description of the aid notably states: a standardised CEE operation sheet for air-to-water heat pumps in commercial buildings, replacing BAT-TH-113 (withdrawn on 1 January 2026), with a ×3 bonus when replacing a gas, oil or coal boiler, valid until 31 December 2030. Have the criteria on size, age, status and any excluded sectors confirmed before applying.
Eligibility conditions
The BAT-TH-163 reference must be checked in the up-to-date official catalogue, as CEE sheets and their versions change. Check the exact type of heat pump, the building concerned, the performance criteria and the commissioning documents. Do not assume that the code given in the catalogue suits every air-to-water heat pump in a commercial building.
What the scheme covers
For this project, document the following operations precisely: installation of a collective air-to-water heat pump, sizing, performance characteristics and the commissioning information required by the applicable CEE sheet. For each item, attach a separate quote or a cost breakdown, the technical characteristics needed and an explanation of the link with the aid’s objective. Costs already incurred, recurring subscriptions or items not explicitly provided for must be validated before being included.
Amount and funding terms
The €20,000 amount listed must be checked and is not a fixed national bonus. The CEE amount depends on the applicable sheet, the installation’s characteristics and the funder’s offer. A reference cap is neither a flat rate nor a promise of award. The amount depends on the costs accepted, the funding rate and the funder’s decision. Where the aid is paid as a CEE bonus, the amount may notably depend on the technical characteristics, the site’s situation and the offer of the obligated party or its delegate. Check the calculation and payment conditions before counting it as income in the budget.
How to apply
Before ordering, have the obligated party or its delegate confirm the applicable sheet and the bonus calculation. Attach the study, the equipment references, the detailed quote and the technical characteristics. After installation, gather the invoices and proof of compliance requested by the version used.
Timeline
Check the version of the CEE operation sheet in force and the written offer from the obligated party or its delegate before committing to the operation. The dates and technical criteria that apply are those in force on the commitment date.
Key facts
- Funder
- CEE (Certificats d'Economies d'Energie)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €20,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €4,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
How much is the aid?
The €20,000 amount listed must be checked and is not a fixed national bonus. The CEE amount depends on the applicable sheet, the installation’s characteristics and the funder’s offer. The amount actually awarded depends on the applicable rules and the review of the application.
Who can benefit?
The scheme is listed by the energy savings certificates scheme (CEE). The precise criteria on activity, location and status must be checked with the funder.
Which costs should I present?
Prepare detailed quotes for installation of a collective air-to-water heat pump, sizing, performance characteristics and the commissioning information required by the applicable CEE sheet. Have the eligibility of each item confirmed before committing.
Do I need to apply before starting?
Check the applicable rule before placing any order or signing anything. Some aid requires the application or the bonus offer to be formalised before the work or operation begins.
Does the BAT-TH-163 code really correspond to a tertiary-sector heat pump?
The updated ministry catalogue describes BAT-TH-163 as a collective air-to-water heat pump. Have it checked that the code, sector and version match your commercial-building project before citing this sheet in the application.
Official source
Official CEE (Certificats d'Economies d'Energie) page ↗(manual_batiment_tertiaire_cee)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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