The Heat Pump KEYMARK, Europe’s voluntary, independent certification mark for heat pumps, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Introduced in 2016, the certification has become one of the most trusted quality labels in the European heating and cooling sector. A decade later, the scheme counts nearly 2,800 active certificates, representing more than 11,000 certified models from over 180 certificate holders across Europe and beyond.
Designed to provide consumers, manufacturers, installers, and policymakers with a clear, reliable benchmark of product performance and quality, the Heat Pump KEYMARK has grown into a cornerstone of Europe’s energy transition. Its wide recognition across European markets, supported by consistent third-party testing and harmonised standards, has helped strengthen confidence in heat pump technology during a decisive period for decarbonisation.
“Ten years ago, the scheme was created to make it easier for manufacturers to demonstrate quality and for consumers to trust what they buy. Today, the Heat Pump KEYMARK is not only a success story, it’s the symbol of Europe’s commitment to reliable, efficient, and future-proof heating solutions,” said Leopoldo Micò, Head of Innovation and Certification at the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA). “We are proud of the confidence the industry has placed in the scheme and excited to continue shaping a trusted certification framework for the next decade.”
What began as a forward-looking industry initiative has grown into the largest and most widely recognised pan-European certification dedicated exclusively to heat pumps. It supports manufacturers with simplified market access across borders and gives public authorities a dependable reference for policy design, incentive schemes, and regulatory alignment.
“The Heat Pump KEYMARK has proven that a single, harmonised certification approach can strengthen trust and streamline market access throughout Europe,” added Johannes Brugmann, Chair of the Heat Pump KEYMARK Scheme Group (Vice-President in the Business Unit Electric Solutions at Bosch Home Comfort). “Behind every certificate lies a collective commitment to quality, from manufacturers to testing laboratories, certification bodies, and industry experts. Our work over the past decade has laid a strong foundation, and we look forward to further expanding the scheme’s relevance and reach.”
Over the past decade, the Heat Pump KEYMARK Secretariat, managed by the European Heat Pump Association, has continuously developed the scheme’s operational robustness, updated its technical requirements in line with evolving standards, and ensured the certification remains future-proof as Europe accelerates heat pump deployment.
To celebrate this ten-year milestone, the Heat Pump KEYMARK Secretariat will host a dedicated cocktail reception at the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort trade fair in Milan. The event will bring together manufacturers, partners, and industry leaders to reflect on a decade of progress and look ahead to the future of high-quality heat pump certification.
For further details about the Scheme, guidance on how to apply, or any other questions, please reach out to keymark@ehpa.org.
About the Heat Pump KEYMARK
The Heat Pump KEYMARK is a voluntary, independent, third-party certification mark based on European standards (EN 14825 and EN 14511) and owned by CEN/CENELEC. It verifies the performance, efficiency, and quality of heat pumps, ensuring market transparency and supporting the EU’s energy and climate objectives. The Secretariat of the Scheme is coordinated by the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).
