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Set stable policies

Set stable policies

The heat pump sector in Europe is well-positioned with regards to other competing world economies.

To maintain and reinforce this clear, consistent rules are needed, including incentive schemes, building policies and clear decarbonisation pathways.

This will enable the sector to scale up production, develop supply chains and lower costs across residential, commercial and industrial sectors. 

Product legislation should be clear and coordinated.

What should EU policymakers do?

Provide long-term policy certainty to increase demand for residential, commercial and industrial heat pump markets at EU and national level
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Provide long-term support to industrial heat pumps through a regular industrial heat auction
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Reduce administrative burdens by aligning timelines and streamlining product policy including ecodesign, refrigerants and digital requirements
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Publications, position papers
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Manifesto: how to speed up heat pump rollout

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Joint letter: energy security and affordability in a new geopolitical era

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Joint letter: accelerating flexible electrification demand in the EU

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12 May 2026

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