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Policy

Heat pumps are crucial for Europe’s security and competitiveness

They reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels from unreliable partners, stabilise energy costs for consumers and industry, and strengthen manufacturing and jobs in Europe. 

Heat pumps provide efficient, locally sourced heating and cooling for homes, districts, businesses and industrial processes.

Choose a topic below to learn more.

01

Energy and climate targets

We call for a clear policy direction

We support ambitious, measurable goals for heat pump adoption across all sectors.

02

Affordability

We call for heat pumps to be made affordable for all

We support financial incentives and accessible funding schemes to ensure heat pumps are within reach for every consumer.

03

Competitiveness and skills

We call for strengthened industrial leadership and skills

We support investment in training programmes and innovation to cement Europe’s leadership in heat pump technology.

04

Industrial heat pumps

We call for the potential of industrial heat pumps to be unlocked

We support the roll-out of large-scale heat pumps in industrial processes to decarbonise manufacturing and other energy-intensive sectors.

05

Flexibility, grids and energy system integration

We call for heat pumps’ flexibility to support the grid and energy system integration

We support heat pumps’ ability to balance the grid and integrate renewable energy effectively to be boosted.

Policy news

Energy crisis sees rise in heat pump sales

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04 May 2026
Letter: speeding up the decarbonisation of industry's heat

Industrial heat decarbonisation can be sped up via a regular Innovation Fund Heat Auction with a bigger budget...

29 Apr 2026
Costs and Made in Europe: EHPA returns to EU Sustainable Energy Week

Affordability and competitiveness will be the focus of two sessions EHPA is organising with the European Commi...

23 Apr 2026
Our Manifesto of policy priorities for the 2024-29 EU legislative term