The heat pumps of Europe

A record number of heat pumps have been sold in Europe. Data from the continent shows that 3 million units replaced around 4 billion cubic metres of natural gas in 2022 – the equivalent of avoiding 8 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. It means that heat pumps are now helping Europe to avoid 54 megatonnes of CO₂ or roughly the equivalent annual emissions of Greece. The figures come from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) which says the extraordinary growth will likely continue. It is being driven by the need to decarbonise and move away from fossil fuels as part of the REpowerEU plan.

According to Thomas Nowak, Secretary General of the EHPA, This spectacular heat pump growth is a testament to an innovative and sustainable sector which is doing everything to increase capacity and accordingly is creating jobs, helping climate action and stabilising energy bills.

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https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/02/20/heat-pumps-avoided-8m-tonnes-of-co2-emissions-in-europe-last-year-which-country-sold-the-m#