European Heat Pump Association

Our market figures are out! 3.02 million heat pumps were sold in 2023 in 21 European countries. That's a drop of 6.5% on the previous year. If annual sales stay at this level of around 3 million, there will be 45 million heat pumps in Europe in 2030. This is 25% less than the EU's aim of 60 million, according to its climate modelling... Such a gap would be a blow to Europe's net zero industrial leadership and its path to net zero. The heat pump sector represents €7 billion of investments and provides around 170,000 direct jobs. The total heat pumps now installed in Europe avoid 7.3 Megatonnes (Mt) of CO2 every year. But why have sales slumped, and what does this mean? Two key things: 1) Changing national policies. For example, in the Netherlands, stable policies have boosted growth... While in Italy, a changing support scheme shook consumer confidence.   2) Energy prices. Specifically, gas prices becoming cheaper compared to electricity, where bills are often heavily taxed. The chart below show the relationship between energy prices & heat pump sales! We know that the future is bright for heat pumps. They are gaining market share on boilers all the time - see those upwards lines on the graph. But we need to speed it up, and maximise the potential. How?   Two essential steps: 1) Stabilise policies through the EU Heat Pump Action Plan. Due out several months ago, unexpectedly postponed - it should be published fast by the new European Commission! 2) Ensure taxes are moved away from electricity bills to correct the energy price distortion & allow heat pumps a fair chance. If we do this we can boost Europe’s clean tech expertise and help ensure a future competitive net zero economy! All while helping decarbonise the heating & cooling sector. Read our press release for more: https://lnkd.in/eVtnd_Cq #heatright

Drumroll please...🥁 One week ago, on the first day of the Heat Pump Forum 2024, we crowned the coolest (pun intended) winners of the HPAwards 🎊 From mind-blowing innovation to saving the planet one heat pump at a time, these projects really turned up the heat 🔥 (okay, last pun, I promise). Curious to see who made the cut? 👉 Check out the article featuring our winning projects here https://lnkd.in/dEH9xVTp and get inspired by their energy-saving superpowers! Turku Energia Aneo Felleskjøpet Agri SA Arriba Technologies Trane Technologies #HPAward2024 #HeatPumpHeroes #SustainabilityChampions 

Excited to share that today EHPA participated in the kick-off meeting for the Tender Support Action on Heat Pumps at European Commission's Directorate General for Energy. Alongside our consortium partners – VITO and Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE - we had a productive discussion with representatives from CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, DG ENERGY and EU Science, Research and Innovation about the first steps to take for an effective implementation of this project.   The tender stems from the EHPA Heat Pump Accelerator and aims to build on the results of R&I projects in both the building and industrial sectors. We will monitor deployment and competitiveness data for heat pumps, consult with key industrial and research stakeholders across the EU, and develop a collaborative research approach to promote affordable, efficient, smart, and interoperable heat pumps—especially in existing buildings where cost remains a barrier. This work will also support a dedicated activity strand within the SET Plan framework.   This tender joins six other projects that EHPA has won or initiated in 2024, further showcasing the strong collaboration between our Policy and Projects teams.   We'd like to thank the 45 organizations that responded to our call and supported our proposal through Letters of Support, showing their very interest in future work.   We are honoured to have been awarded this highly competitive tender, and we believe that the most forward-thinking and visionary network in the industry has been chosen to drive this initiative forward. #HeatPumps #HeatRight

📣 WaterWarmth 1st webinar 📣 Join us for the inaugural WaterWarmth webinar, an online event that explores innovative uses of aquathermal energy (AE) technology in the North Sea region through community collaboration. 💡Why attend? AI represents a significant opportunity for sustainable heating and cooling, positioning it as a game-changer in the drive towards a more sustainable and resilient future. The WaterWarmth project develops inspiring pilots and real-world examples that demonstrate AE’s vast potential. Our goal is to support energy communities in integrating AE into their operations, significantly contributing to the energy transition in the North Sea Region. 👥 Who should attend?  This webinar series is designed for energy communities, local authorities, EU project partners, academia, policymakers, and all stakeholders committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions. 🔍 Agenda highlights - Introduction, by Sebastian Baes: "Explore the varied applications of AE and its adaptability across different contexts" - Project overview, by Shanne Bouma:"The WaterWarmth project and how collective surface water heat pump systems can advance the energy transition" - Keynote speech, by Andries Metz: Insights on WP3, large-scale demos, and the Friesland case. Discuss barriers and best practices for AE. - Case study, by Nthabi Mohlakoana; Thomas Hoppe and Sara Brogaard: "Aquathermal energy governance – examples of frameworks and case studies from the North Sea Region" - Conclusions - Q&A Session 🌊 About WaterWarmth: The WaterWarmth consortium is committed to utilising aquathermal energy to make a significant impact in the North Sea Region. By harnessing heat from water, AE offers a sustainable solution for heating and cooling. WaterWarmth aims to address the challenges of high transition costs, low fossil fuel prices, and integration hurdles by providing practical, local examples that drive the energy transition forward. 🌍 Register now! https://lnkd.in/exmwX6FM WaterWarmth (Interreg North Sea) Shanne Bouma Andries Metz Sebastian Baes #HeatPumps #HeatRight

Anyone attending INTERCLIMA today? Tarik Bellahcene & Danaé Kokkalis are visiting the tradeshow in Paris today! Feel free to reach out if you want to meet!

🇮🇪 Today Ireland cut tax on heat pumps. In its 2025 budget, VAT on heat pumps falls to 9%, from 13.5%. Making heat pumps more affordable is key to helping consumers to choose one - & so to decarbonising Europe's homes. The EU must update the VAT directive to allow zero VAT on heat pumps, like it already has for solar panels! https://www.gov.ie/en/ #heatright

🇬🇧 What are the challenges and necessary steps for the UK to transition towards sustainable heating systems? We asked Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive at the Heat Pump Association (HPA) at the InstallerSHOW. Watch the video to find out more about the role of workforce training, government policy decisions, and setting phase-out dates for traditional boilers, in order to meet targets such as heat pump installation goals by 2028 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eXXakGHN #HeatPumps #HeatRight #InstallerSHOW

📸 Do you have any cool #heatpump photos? This is your last chance to join the #HeatPumpDay photo contest and win one of the prizes! 👇🏻

After a short break from the latest LIFE Programme proposal cycle, it's already time to gear up for the next Horizon Europe calls! 🚀 Wondering what's coming up? 🤔 Explore funding opportunities, work programmes, and more on our all-in-one resource page 👉 https://lnkd.in/emr8y7iS Don't miss out on the next big project! #HeatPumps #HorizonEurope #Research #Innovation #Projects

🇩🇪🤝🇮🇹🤝🇳🇱 What do they all have in common? They're some of the EU’s largest #solar PV markets 🌞 Solar PV recorded record growth in 2023 with 55.9 GW installed across the EU, 40% more than 2022. It's good news, but what does that mean for the larger question of closing the #CleanHeat gap? #HeatRight Find out here: https://lnkd.in/dccHUPeA