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Market & Policy
27 May 2026

Release of IEA’s Proposed Common Heat Pump Taxonomy

Heat pumps are a cornerstone technology for achieving secure, affordable and sustainable heating. Tracking and analysing the pace of heat pump deployment is essential for understanding future needs. However, data on heat pump installation, performance and cost remain fragmented and inconsistent. Therefore, IEA has published a proposed heat pump taxonomy - a common framework for heat pumps classification and data. The Heat...

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Market & Policy
29 Apr 2026

Accelerate Heat Pumps for Security & Affordability in EU

The AccelerateEU Communication sets out the European Commission’s response to renewed energy price shocks and fossil fuel dependency, combining short‑term, targeted and temporary consumer protection with accelerated action to strengthen a clean, electrified and resilient EU energy system. Heat pumps are presented as a core electrification technology to rapidly reduce fossil fuel dependence, lower energy...

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Market & Policy
27 Apr 2026

Constructive Narratives for Heat Pump Adoption

Heat pumps are central to clean and secure heating, yet adoption remains uneven and is often slowed by concerns about cost, reliability, and complexity. How can communication help bridge this gap? A study by the USERs TCP explored how governments can communicate costs, comfort, and credibility to build public trust and support...

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Market & Policy
30 Mar 2026

Government Action Boosts Heat Pump Sales Across Europe

The latest data released by the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) show that heat pump sales across Europe grew substantially in 2025, with an average increase of 10.3% across 16 countries and total residential sales reaching 2.62 million units. “Heat pump sales testify to government action” press release published on...

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Market & Policy
28 Nov 2025

New Competence Centre for Heat Pumps in Italy

A new Italian Competence Centre for Heat Pumps will serve as a hub to spread the technological culture of electric heat pumps, offering training, regulatory support and information to professionals and users. Promoted by the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) and EURAC Research...

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Market & Policy
28 Nov 2025

International Collaboration for a Future Sustainable and Resilient Energy System – Highlights From Exco Meeting Events in Freiburg

During the four-day HPT TCP ExCo meeting in Freiburg on November 10-13, a lot of information was exchanged, and participants discussed research needs, as well as barriers and opportunities related to energy security, energy efficiency, and the decarbonization of the energy system through the innovation and deployment of heat pumping...

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Market & Policy
31 Oct 2025

Key Takeaways from the European Heat Pump Summit (EHPS)

The 9th European Heat Pump Summit, held in Nuremberg once again, proved to be a key meeting point for innovation and collaboration in the heat pump sector. With over 400 participants from industry and research, the two-day event showcased cutting-edge technologies, market insights, and policy developments shaping the future of...

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Market & Policy
17 Oct 2025

Heat the Streets - 21st Century version of the gas network

In Cornwall, the southest tip of the United Kingdom, a new project showcases a twenty-first century modern heating vision with networked heat pumps. The Heat the Streets initiative has provided practical evidence that networked ground source heat pumps offer a viable and scalable alternative to the UK’s traditional gas infrastructure....

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