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The Heat Pump Awards recognise the most efficient, smart, innovative and sustainable heat pump projects

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About the Heat Pump Awards

The Heat Pump Awards showcase the best examples of what heat pump deployment looks like – across Europe and beyond. 

They demonstrate the real-world impact of the policy measures and market developments highlighted during the Heat Pump Forum.

What they recognise

Launched in 2011, the Awards have grown from a city-focused prize into a broader set of recognitions covering the full chain of heat pump uses – residential, commercial and industrial. The Awards aim to collect best-practice examples, create role models,  raise awareness of heat pumps’ potential, and recognise innovation and continued progress. 

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Who should apply

The competition is open to projects involving at least one EHPA member, covering the full range of heat pump applications, from single residential installations to commercial and industrial buildings. Projects demonstrating a high level of integration with thermal grids and other renewable energy technologies, such as solar PV, are particularly encouraged.

Timeline

Applications are opened

Applications for the Heat Pump Awards 2026 officially open. 

Wednesday, 30 September, 2026
Jury evaluation begins

An independent panel of experts evaluate all eligible applications against the Awards criteria.

Monday, 5 October, 2026
People's Choice voting closes

Public voting closes and all votes are verified before the final results are confirmed.

Thursday, 12 November, 2026
Ceremony

Winners are officially announced during the Heat Pump Forum 2026.

Monday, 10 August 2026
Deadline for submissions

This is the final day to submit your application. 

Thursday, 1 October, 2026
People's Choice voting begins

Public voting begins for the People's Choice Award. 

Tuesday, 20 October, 2026
Applicants are notified

All applicants receive an update on the outcome of their submission including the winners.

Tuesday, 1 December, 2026
Featured winners
LighthouseHP

winner

The thermoroad - full-scale demonstration of geothermal 5th generation district heating and cooling combined with sustainable urban drainage
Hornsyld, Denmark
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

River water and FGC cooling water as heat sources for a heat pump system
Joensuu, Finland
DecarbBuilding

winner

The Veijarivuorenpuisto Residential Building Hybrid Heating System
Helsinki, Finland
People's Choice award

winner

Infomaniak Data Centre in Geneva Integrates Trane Heat Pumps for Large-Scale Heat Recovery
Geneva, Switzerland
DecarbIndustry

winner

Turning fishmeal waste heat into green process energy
Maløy, Norway
DecarbIndustry

winner

FRIGG: Steam producing heat pump for the feed industry utilizing moist air as waste heat
Frigg, Norway
LighthouseHP

winner

DC Heat Pumps with Cross Connected PV
Cambridge, United Kingdom
DecarbIndustry

winner

Organon Thermal Management System
Oss, Netherlands
DecarbBuilding

winner

HAPPENING - HeAt PumPs in existing multi-family buildings for achieving union’s ENergy and envIroNmental Goals – Demo case in PASAIA
Pasaia, Spain
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Heat pump integration into district heating and cooling network for excess heat utilization
Turku, Finland
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Fast Track Heat Pump Roll Out in Hylke
Hylke, Denmark
People's Choice award

winner

Drammen Fjernvarme
Drammen, Norway
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

The world’s first CO₂-based energy network
Sion, Switzerland
LighthouseHP

winner

Heat the streets
Stithians, UK
DecarbBuilding

winner

Water-Loop Heat Pump for heating systems retrofit in existing buildings
Tione di Treno, Italy
DecarbIndustry

winner

How Bosch transformed the Eisenach plant into a pioneer in energy efficiency
Eisenach, Germany
People's Choice award

winner

AHT Rottenmann - Decarbonization Project: Gas Boiler Replacement
Rottenmann, Austria
People's Choice award

winner

The world’s most environmentally friendly furniture factory
Magnor, Norway
People's Choice award

winner

Castle Park Water Source Heat Pump Project
Bristol, United Kingdom
People's Choice award

winner

GEOLO - The long lifecycle of property begins underground
Vantaa, Finland
People's Choice award

winner

Postipuisto, New circular economy solution
Helsinki, Finland
People's Choice award

winner

Trane Thermal System - Broomfield College, Derby UK
Derby, UK
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

The Queens Quay Heat Pump Project
Clydebank, Scotland
People's Choice award

winner

The earth’s favourite little healthy drinks factory ‘the blender’
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Floating Office Rotterdam
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
DecarbIndustry

winner

ZERO-EMISSION HEAT FOR ORION MEDICAL FACTORY
Turku, Finland
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Together Housing Group Multi-regional Shared Loop Ground Source Heat Pump Project.
UK
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Large heat pump for combined heating and cooling in symbiosis with wastewater, ground water and power.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Gare Maritime Brussels.
Brussels, Belgium
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Energy recycling system for grocery stores of Kesko Oyj.
Helsinki, Finland
DecarbBuilding

winner

Turnova
Turnhout, Belgium
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

BEST7 in EU-GUGLE
Tampere, Finland
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Moholt 50|50
Trondheim, Norway
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Combined Data and Heat
Hollola, Finland
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Energicentralen
Bjerringbro, Viborg Municipality, Denmark
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Fast Track Heat Pump Roll Out in Hylke
Hylke, Denmark
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Municipality of Etten-Leur
Etten-Leur, Netherlands
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Waste water heat Amstetten
Amstetten, Austria
People's Choice award

winner

Coal fired boiler replacement in Beijing rural area
Beijing, China
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Heat pumps in Vienna – a heat pump promotion stategy in a fast growing city
Vienna, Austria
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Decarb Garden City
Berlin, Germany
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

TRIGENERATION RENEWABLE DISTRICT HEATING AND COOLING IN OLOT
Catalonia - Olot, Spain
LighthouseHP

winner

PHAC system
Rosmalen, Netherlands
LighthouseHP

winner

Zero Energy Homes Arnhem
Arnhem, Netherlands
DecarbIndustry

winner

Deutsche Bahn ICE – Maintenance depot in Cologne (Nippes)
Cologne, Germany
Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

Town Hall Veere NL
Veere, Netherlands
DecarbBuilding

winner

Resilience House
Vejle, Denmark
DecarbIndustry

winner

New Dairy Bergen
Bergen, Norway
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Judges quotes
“I am pleased to be supporting EHPA in its prestigious annual Heat Pump Awards, which celebrate and showcase the very best projects, people, and innovations from across the European heat pump sector.”
Jury of experts 2026 (1)
Laura Bishop
Co-founder & Director
“Judging the EHPA Heat Pump Awards is an extremely rewarding experience. I love the opportunity to discover the amazing projects that are helping drive the success of our industry.”
Jury of experts 2026 (4)
Nicky Cowan
Star Renewable Energy Manager
“The Heat Pump Awards showcase Europe’s innovative strength through impressive examples and solutions in the field of heat pump technology. They are a clear statement of the continued importance of this technology.”
Jury of experts 2026 (5)
Thomas Fleckl
Head of Competence Unit Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems
“I am honoured to be a jury member for the Heat Pump Awards once again. Having been part of the jury in previous years, I am always interested and enthusiastic about contributing to this initiative.”
Jury of experts 2026 (3)
Jussi Hirvonen
Executive Director
“The EHPA Heat Pump Awards showcase the most impactful and scalable solutions driving the decarbonisation of heating in Europe. As a jury member, I value the combination of technical excellence, real-world performance, and the potential for replication across markets.”
Jury of experts 2026 (2)
Jan Christopher Brandt
Project Manager Energy Infrastructure Solutions
“I’m thrilled to be part of the jury for the Heat Pump Awards! It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about innovative projects, applications, and real-world experiences with heat pumps. By embracing the responsible electrification of heating and cooling, we can help pave the way for a cleaner future.”
Jury of experts 2026
Helen Carlström
Utvecklingschef (Development manager)
Innovation is what puts the European heat pump sector on the map. It is great to see how the Heat Pump Awards puts excellent innovation in the spotlight it deserves!
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Glenn Reynders
Innovation manager

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