On 14 May, nearly 20 companies convened in Brussels to launch a joint manifesto calling for stronger political support for clean heating technologies. The announcement took place at the inaugural meeting of Clean Heat Europe’s Industry Group, attended by representatives of the European Commission.
The manifesto advocates for replacing fossil fuels in heating and cooling with clean alternatives, aiming to improve energy security, reduce heating costs, and advance EU climate goals. The signatories—active in heat pumps, district heating, and solar thermal—are urging policymakers to reinforce the business case for clean heat, ensure affordability, and maintain regulatory stability.
According to Clean Heat Europe, heating and cooling account for about half of Europe’s total energy consumption, with 70% still derived from fossil fuels. “By strengthening the clean heat business case in Europe, the EU can bring down the cost for clean heating, and by maintaining a stable, supportive regulatory environment, Europe can safeguard its industrial leadership in this critical sector,” said Joel Boehme, Campaign Manager at Clean Heat Europe.
The manifesto identifies several barriers to market growth, including volatile regulations, complex permitting, and higher ownership costs for clean heat systems due to uneven cost structures and installation charges. Infrastructural gaps, such as underdeveloped heating networks and grid systems, also hinder deployment.
Clean Heat Europe is a coalition of organizations including the European Heat Pump Association, EuroHeat and Power, Solar Heat Europe, Solar Power Europe, the European Copper Association, and the European Climate Foundation. It is supported by the Clean Air Fund.
Companies endorsing the manifesto include Abora Solar, Aira, Alpha Innotec, Armstrong Fluid Technologies, Baseload Capital, Blue Heart, Daikin, Danfoss, DualSun, GREENoneTEC, Innargi, Meriaura, Mitsubishi Electric, Naked Energy, NIBE, Panasonic Heating and Cooling Solutions, and TVP Solar.
