Geothermal technologies can contribute to the challenge of decarbonising cooling for a variety of demand profiles, in terms of temperature, capacity, and timing. They can be used in buildings for the residential and non-residential sector, as well as in the services and industrial sector. (more…)
Brussels, 31st May 2017 – The decarbonisation of the heating and cooling sector is moving to the forefront of the debate on EU’s climate and energy ambitions, with several voices, most notably MEP José Blanco López, Rapporteur on the Renewable Energy Directive, asking for more investments in renewable heating and cooling to stay in line with the targets set by the Paris Agreement. But what c
EGEC - AEBIOM - EHPA - ESTIF Press release In the context of the worldwide paradigm shift in climate change, the EU has a unique opportunity to reposition itself as the world leader in climate action. Despite steps to increase the share of renewables in the heating sector, the Commission proposal does not remove the regulatory loopholes supporting new fossil fuel installations. (more…)
The FROnT project is publishing today a paper with strategic policy recommendations to support the deployment of renewable heating and cooling technologies (RES-HC). It starts with analysing the main barriers that are currently hampering the deployment of renewable heating and cooling technologies and proposes a set of policy recommendations for EU, national and local policy-makers to overcome the
The FROnT manual of good practices provides guidance for policy makers establishing successful support schemes for renewable heating and cooling. It does so in order to help them effectively deliver competitive, affordable, and sustainable solutions for consumers and at the national level. (more…)
Local authorities in energy transition and the industry associations representing the geothermal, solar thermal, heat pump, biomass, biogas, and district heating and cooling sectors welcome the first ‘EU Strategy on Heating and Coolingʹ unveiled today by the European Commission. (more…)
The debate on the 2030 framework must include heating and cooling stresses the Heat Coalition. (more…)
The European Parliament`s Industry, Research and Energy committee (ITRE) has approved its own initiative report on the Commission’s “Energy Roadmap 2050”. The Parliament calls notably for greater attention to be paid to the heating and cooling sector and highlights how geothermal, together with other renewables and energy efficiency measures, have the potential to decarbonise heat demand in
Brussels, 21st October 2024 – The European Geothermal Heat Pump Days 2024 successfully concluded its three-day event in Dublin, Ireland, celebrating significant advancements in geothermal HP technology and reinforcing its role in supplying heat, cold and hot water but also thermal storage. (more…)
Innovations and Renewed Commitment to the Development of Geothermal Heat Pumps – Presentations Available!Dublin, October 18, 2024 – The European Geothermal Heat Pump (GeoHP) Days 2024 wrapped up its three-day programme in Dublin (Ireland), after offering an array of insightful presentations, interactive panel discussions, and collaborative networking opportunities aimed at advancing geothermal