Rebalancing taxation and price signals is essential to make clean heating the most affordable choice for consumers.
In many cases, electricity is taxed three to seven times more than gas. Those countries have weaker heat pump markets, while markets with higher taxes on fossil fuels see greater heat pump uptake.
The upcoming price on carbon emissions from buildings and transport in the EU will also make heat pumps more attractive.
It is important that this second EU ‘Emissions Trading System’ is implemented from 2028 as planned to unlock investment.
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EHPA’s policy work on affordability is also supported by the EU-funded projects:
