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Unlocking heat pumps’ flexibility: EHPA’s position

Unlocking heat pumps’ flexibility: EHPA’s position

07 Oct 2026

Letting consumers choose when they use electricity – offering cheaper rates when there are more renewables available – reduces their energy bills. 

What’s more, it eases grid congestion, reduce reliance on fossil fuel backup and limits the need for costly grid expansion.

This position paper sets out how to unlock these benefits through supportive tariffs, access to electricity markets and incentives that make flexibility a rewarding choice for consumers, while ensuring the safe operation of smart appliances.

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