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EHPA Response on the taxonomy initiative

EHPA Response on the taxonomy initiative

18 Dec 2020

EHPA welcomes the taxonomy initiative that aims at steering investments towards
economic activities that are sustainable, including activities in renewable energy. The taxonomy initiative could be an opportunity for greening our economy and for increasing the competitiveness of sustainable economic activities towards climate neutrality in the EU. In order to do so, the potential of heat pump technologies should be fully unlocked by taking into account all technical aspects and benefits. It is therefore essential that the technical screening criteria are well designed, consistent in the different sections, valorise the benefits of heat pump technologies in comparison to traditional heating technologies and that they are in line with other EU legislation.

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