Heat Pump Technologies: EHPA leads key discussions on the EU heat pump market
On 2-3 April 2025, Milan will host Heat Pump Technologies, the first international exhibition and conference dedicated to heat pumps and related technologies enabling the energy transition. Organised by RX Italy at Allianz MiCo, this event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore decarbonization strategies, market trends, and cutting-edge solutions.
EHPA, as a co-organiser of the conference, will lead a dedicated session on Day 2 focusing on the European heat pump market. This session will discuss market developments, policy dynamics, and future prospects, with insights into initiatives such as the Clean Industrial Deal and the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act.
Title: Heat pumps for a competitive Europe: driving clean tech and industrial growth
Summary:
This session will focus on the role of heat pumps for Europe’s comphetitiveness. We’ll start by exploring how heat pumps are key to achieving Europe’s transition to a clean, secure, and competitive energy system, with a particular focus on the Clean Industrial Deal and its impact on the sector. 60 – 73% of heat pumps installed in Europe are manufactured in Europe, they are therefore a key clean technology for local jobs and economic growth. However, at the moment market sales are going down and demand is needed. Is the Clean Industrial Deal doing enough to retain and support the growth of this strategic clean tech sector? The second part will take a closer look at industrial heat pumps, discussing this technology as the low hanging fruit to decarbonise Europe’s industry. Finally, we’ll wrap up by highlighting the importance of harmonised EU certification standards for heat pumps, with expert insights into current standards and future opportunities.
Agenda:
10:00 – Introduction speech, Mr. Paul Kenny, Director General, European Heat Pump Association
10:15 – Panel discussion “What does the clean industrial Deal mean for heat pumps?“
- Moderator: Marco Dall’Ombra, Gruppo Pompe di Calore, Assoclima
- Speakers:
- Mr. Jacopo Tattini, Policy Officer, European Commission DG GROW
- Mrs. Benedetta Scuderi MEP (Greens, Italy)
- Mr. Stefano Bellò, CEO, Clivet
- Mr. Daniele Agostini, Head of Energy and Climate Policies, ENEL
11:00 – Presentation “The industrial heat pump market in the EU“, Mathieu Canal, Director Heat Pump Solutions, Danfoss
11:15 – Panel discussion “Industrial heat pumps to decarbonise Europe’s industry“
- Moderator: Mrs Jozefien Vanbecelaere, Policy Director, European Heat Pump Association
- Speakers:
- Mr. Miguel Ramirez, R&D Energy Transition, TNO
- Mr. Gian Luca Agliardi, Senior Associate Industry & Innovation, European Climate Foundation
- Mr. Josh Gartland, Deputy Director General, CEFS (European Association of Sugar Manufacturers)
- Mrs. Chiara Di Mambro, Director of Italy & EU Strategy, ECCO
- Mr. Jacopo Tattini, Policy Officer, European Commission DG GROW
12:15 – Presentations “Harmonising EU certification standards for heat pumps”
- “Introduction to Heat Pump KEYMARK, your (only) European certification”, Mr. Leopoldo Micò, Head of KEYMARK, European Heat Pump Association
- “Refrigerant Detection System (RDS)”, Mr. Stefano Traversi, Senior Product/Service Specialist, UL Solutions
12:45 – Conclusions, Mr. Paul Kenny, Director General, European Heat Pump Association
For more details, visit www.heatpumptechnologies.it.
