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.
Italy has submitted its draft Social Climate Plan, with measures set to run from 2026 to 2032. The €9.3 billio...
After two years of declining sales, Europe’s heat pump market is back on the rise. In 2025, around 2.9 m...
Cooling is essential to protect people’s health. Heat pumps can both heat and cool. They can also recover and ...
Cooling is essential to protect people’s health. Heat pumps can both heat and cool. They can also recover and ...
Europe’s heat pumps provide as much heat as the liquefied natural gas carried by over 200 tankers*, new analys...
In a world of geopolitical turmoil, fossil energy prices are spiking more than ever. Heat pumps replace fossil...
EHPA’s policy work on affordability is also supported by the EU-funded projects:
