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Joint statement on zero-emission building definition in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

In order to be a meaningful and practically applicable legislation, the EPBD must recognise the […]
19 Sep 2023
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Industry & NGO joint statement in support of a phase-out of fossil fuel boilers and a switch to clean heating

Industry organisations and NGOs call for fossil fuel boilers to be phased out via EU […]
12 Jul 2023
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Joint reaction to the EP ITRE report on the Net-Zero Industry Act: Keeping the NZIA focused on Clean tech manufacturing in the EU

On 26 May, Rapporteur MEP Christian Ehler submitted his draft report on the Net-Zero Industry […]
14 Jun 2023
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Joint industry statement on F-Gas Regulation Revision

An alliance of 10 leading European associations and global partners responded to the European Council’s announcement yesterday on […]
06 Apr 2023
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Joint Industry Paper on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition

We are in favour of consistency with the ESPR and Substantiating Green claims: Amendments to this […]
27 Mar 2023
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Joint letter for a consumer-centric EU Electricity Market Design

Dear Commissioner, The revision of the Electricity Market Design (EMD) offers a precious opportunity to […]
07 Feb 2023
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Joint letter ahead of vote in ITRE Committee on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

Dear ITRE Member of the European Parliament, As a group of European associations committed to […]
06 Feb 2023
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EHPA’s policy positions – an overview

This summary chapter of EHPA’s EU policy positions is taken from the association’s 2022 market […]
16 Jan 2023
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Joint industry position: heating and cooling services and manufacturing sites are critical during the ongoing health crisis

ADC3R, ASERCOM, EHI, EHPA and EPEE, representing the heating and cooling industry (HVACR) together with […]
29 Dec 2022
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Joint Statement: Calling for the Merging of the energy label for all local space heaters, air conditioners, and comfort fans

The European Commission proposes gathering all heating and cooling appliances with the same main local […]
28 Nov 2022
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Joint letter: Accelerate the phase-out of stand-alone fossil fuel boilers

In this joint letter to EU Commission President von der Leyen and Executive Vice-President Timmermans, […]
02 Nov 2022
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Final letter to DG ENER in view of ecodesign and energy labelling for space and water heating – additional consultation

The review of the ecodesign and energy labelling regulations for space and water heaters started […]
17 Oct 2022
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EHPA position on testing and calculation methods

EHPA would like to thank the Commission and the study teams for the work already […]
08 Sep 2022
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EHPA proposal on self-monitoring requirements

EHPA would like to thank the Commission and the study team for the work already […]
22 Aug 2022
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EHPA position on the revision of the F-gas Regulation

On 5 April 2022, the European Commission (EC) made a legislative proposal to update the […]
29 Jun 2022
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EHPA: Heat Pumps in REPowerEU

Learn more about the role of heat pumps in REPowerEU. Read or download the presentation […]
25 May 2022
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EHPA position on compensation method

EHPA would like to thank the Commission and the study teams for the work already […]
25 May 2022
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EHPA position on REPowerEU: immediate measures to move the European heating sector closer to decarbonisation

This document aims to outline measures that help accelerate the deployment of heat pumps by […]
21 Apr 2022
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Joint position on the Sustainable Consumption of Goods Initiative

The Sustainable Consumption of Goods Initiative (SCGI) covers the development of a European Commission proposal […]
04 Apr 2022
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EHPA: 50+ million heat pumps are feasible

The EU heat pump industry is ready to deliver more than 50 million heat pumps […]
21 Mar 2022
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EHPA position on industrial heat pumps

More than half of all energy is used for producing heat. A big part of […]
02 Feb 2022
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EHPA position on the final report of the Ecodesign preparatory study for building automation and control systems

EHPA would like to thank the European Commission and the study team for the work […]
08 Dec 2021
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Joint letter on the “Fit for 55” package: Recommendations to promote the flexible participation of buildings, industries and vehicles in the electricity system

To the kind attention of the Slovenian EU Presidency and rapporteurs from the European Parliament on […]
17 Nov 2021
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The lights will stay on with 50 million heat pumps

In the proposed EU strategy for Energy Systems Integration, the Commission foresees 40% of all […]
28 Jul 2021
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EHPA position on peak temperature

In the WG4 interim report for water heaters in section 2.2.5, it is proposed to ban […]
07 Jul 2021
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EHPA position on the Fit for 55 package

The Fit for 55 Package is an important opportunity to further expand the energy efficiency […]
20 Apr 2021
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EHPA Response on the taxonomy initiative

EHPA welcomes the taxonomy initiative that aims at steering investments towardseconomic activities that are sustainable, […]
18 Dec 2020
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Joint Letter: RE industries’ views should be represented in the platform on sustainable finance

The EU’s renewable energy industries welcome the taxonomy initiative that aims at steering investments towards […]
01 Dec 2020
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Electrification Alliance Joint Letter: channelling the resources of the Just Transition Fund towards renewable, smart and electric-based solutions

Europeans support ambitious climate action and a clean energy transition which leaves no country and […]
02 Jul 2020
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Electrification Alliance Joint Statement: Shaping the Smart Sector Integration Strategy for a Green & Digital Recovery

The Electrification Alliance welcomes the initiative by the European Commission to set out a comprehensive […]
14 May 2020
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Joint Industry Letter: HVACR as critical infrastructure

Dear Members of national, regional and local governments in Europe, Fighting the COVID-19-pandemic requires strict […]
09 Apr 2020
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Call to EU leaders: #EUGreenRecovery to restart Europe

Dear Members of the European, national and local Parliaments, Dear Presidents, Dear Heads of States […]
31 Mar 2020