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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
EHPA proposal on self-monitoring requirements
EHPA would like to thank the Commission and the study team for the work already […]
22 Aug 2022
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
EHPA: Heat Pumps in REPowerEU
Learn more about the role of heat pumps in REPowerEU. Read or download the presentation […]
25 May 2022
EHPA position on compensation method
EHPA would like to thank the Commission and the study teams for the work already […]
25 May 2022
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
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
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
EHPA position on industrial heat pumps
More than half of all energy is used for producing heat. A big part of […]
02 Feb 2022
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
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
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
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
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
EHPA Response on the taxonomy initiative
EHPA welcomes the taxonomy initiative that aims at steering investments towardseconomic activities that are sustainable, […]
18 Dec 2020
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
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
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
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
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