In its 2025 annual report, the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) outlined key activities across product certification, policy advocacy, industry partnerships and EU-funded innovation projects, underlining its role in supporting the heat pump sector’s growth and competitiveness in Europe.
EHPA continued to coordinate the Heat Pump KEYMARK certification scheme, which reached 12,000 certified models, with 31 recognised testing laboratories and 11 certification bodies. The scheme was promoted at international events including Heat Pump Technologies in Italy and ISK Sodex in Istanbul. EHPA also maintained its Quality Label scheme with 1,774 valid certificates covering 11,257 certified models, reflecting consistent manufacturer engagement.
In the policy domain, EHPA contributed to EU initiatives on Ecodesign, energy labelling and refrigerant regulation. It supported sector input into the revised F-gas Regulation and raised concerns about the proposed PFAS restriction, warning of potential impacts on heat pump deployment. EHPA engaged with EU policymakers, including Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgenson, and participated in consultations with the European Chemicals Agency’s committees.
Heat pump flexibility and integration into electricity grids was another focus. EHPA contributed to EU discussions on the Network Code on Demand Connection and the Grid Connection Code, and welcomed the European Commission’s Grids Package published in December 2025. EHPA also co-organised a technical webinar on thermal energy storage, presenting outcomes from EU projects like BEST-Storage and ECHO.
Maintaining competitiveness and expanding the skilled workforce were highlighted as priorities. EHPA reported that 70% of heat pumps installed in Europe are assembled locally, supporting 433,000 direct and indirect jobs. The association is involved in skills-focused EU projects such as RESKILL4NETZERO, HeatCraftHP and SKILLSAFE EU to address labour shortages and training needs for safe handling of refrigerants.
Industrial heat pump applications were brought to the fore through EHPA’s events and partnerships. EHPA participated in EU Sustainable Energy Week, the Industrial Heat Prague conference, and the SPIRIT summer school. It collaborates with sectors like paper, chemicals and food through initiatives such as EXQUISHEAT and BETTED, and contributes to research projects including PUSH2HEAT and GEOFLEXheat.
Affordability remained a central theme, with EHPA advocating for stable subsidies, reduced electricity taxes and support for new business models. The association published a position on social leasing and participates in the HP SUBSCRIBE and Street HP Reno projects to enable low-income households and housing developments to switch to heat pumps.
On the policy front, EHPA emphasised the importance of stable EU frameworks, including the Fit for 55 package and Clean Industrial Deal. It hosted debates in the European Parliament, led the Heat Pump Accelerator Platform, and engaged with national associations on fossil fuel boiler phase-outs. Upcoming initiatives like the EU Electrification Action Plan and Heating and Cooling Strategy are expected to further support sector growth.
EHPA also maintained an active communications presence. The second annual Heat Pump Day in October 2025 saw over 100 events in 48 countries. EHPA supported the Watt’s Next conference in December and ran media campaigns focused on policy and affordability. Its LinkedIn audience grew to over 26,000 followers, supported by webinars and targeted content for its members.