Awards - Heat Pump Forum & Awards

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

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Meet the winners

CO₂ saved, scale, Innovation, Affordability

Why it matters

Last year’s Awards

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.

The Heat Pump Awards in numbers:

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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

DecarbIndustry

winner

Turning fishmeal waste heat into green process energy

Maløy, Norway

People's Choice award

winner

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

Geneva, Switzerland

DecarbBuilding

winner

The Veijarivuorenpuisto Residential Building Hybrid Heating System

Helsinki, Finland

Heat Pump City of the Year

winner

River water and FGC cooling water as heat sources for a heat pump system

Joensuu, Finland

LighthouseHP

winner

The thermoroad - full-scale demonstration of geothermal 5th generation district heating and cooling combined with sustainable urban drainage

Hornsyld, Denmark

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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!