{"id":21845,"date":"2025-08-28T06:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T04:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ehpa.org\/?p=21845"},"modified":"2025-08-28T11:45:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:45:29","slug":"ets2-and-the-social-climate-fund-are-turning-point-for-clean-heat-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/news-and-resources\/news\/ets2-and-the-social-climate-fund-are-turning-point-for-clean-heat-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"ETS2 and Social Climate Fund are turning point for clean heat in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21845\" class=\"elementor elementor-21845\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31acb9fc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"31acb9fc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dda0b5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dda0b5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">From 2027, fossil fuels used to heat our homes will face a carbon cost. The EU\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.ec.europa.eu\/eu-action\/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets\/ets2-buildings-road-transport-and-additional-sectors_en\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">new Emissions Trading System<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 known as ETS2 \u2013 will begin putting a price on climate-harming carbon emissions from buildings and road transport. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\"> This marks a crucial moment for Europe\u2019s energy transition \u2013 and a major opportunity for the heat pump sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Fossil fuels used in heating \u2013 gas, oil, and coal \u2013 have remained untouched by EU-wide carbon pricing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, despite the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ir<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> impact on climate change<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">ETS2 will change that by requiring fossil fuel suppliers to pay for the emissions their products cause. As a result, fossil heating will become more expensive, while heating with clean technologies like heat pumps will gain a stronger competitive edge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">But the shift won\u2019t happen automatically \u2013 and the benefits won\u2019t reach everyone unless governments take swift, smart action.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In response to the energy crisis and growing demand for energy independence, Europe\u2019s heat pump manufacturers have already stepped up.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Over the past few years, the sector has committed \u20ac7 billion in investments to expand production capacity across the continent. But this momentum is now at risk. Without timely and stable implementation of ETS2, those investments could be undermined by policy uncertainty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To make this transition work \u2013 for industry, consumers, and the climate \u2013 Member States need to act decisively on four fronts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c06f1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"2c06f1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtube.com\\\/shorts\\\/iZj2AC3t42g?feature=share&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce7c76e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ce7c76e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/ehpa_heatright-activity-7366733795531571200-YuH_?utm_source=share&#038;utm_medium=member_desktop&#038;rcm=ACoAABdXbnMBZSennBl3XyYQ3RD72LjKOB8AHF0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Support on LinkedIn<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ec77ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ec77ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">First, we need regulatory stability and timely implementation of ETS2.<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The legislation was adopted in 2023, and Member States were required to transpose it into national law by mid-2024. Some are still lagging behind. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This delay creates uncertainty not just for consumers but also for the manufacturers and installers preparing to scale up clean heating solutions. A clear and stable regulatory framework is essential to safeguard the \u20ac7 billion in planned investment and ensure that the sector can deliver on its promise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Second, Member States must accelerate the decarbonisation of heating.<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">ETS2 is a market-based system. That means the price households pay will depend on the pace at which emissions are reduced. If fossil heating remains widespread, demand for emissions allowances will stay high, and so will prices. But if governments act now to shift homes away from gas and oil, ETS2 prices can remain manageable. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Member States already have access to substantial resources \u2013 including the Recovery and Resilience Fund and the Modernisation Fund \u2013 which should be directed toward clean heating technologies like heat pumps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Third, the revenues raised through ETS2 must be used wisely and fairly.<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The system is expected to generate between \u20ac340 and \u20ac570 billion for EU governments by 2032. A portion of this \u2013 \u20ac87 billion \u2013 will go into the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.ec.europa.eu\/eu-action\/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets\/social-climate-fund_en\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Social Climate Fund<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, designed to help vulnerable households manage the transition to cleaner heating and transport. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These funds must be spent effectively, not on prolonging fossil fuel use but on future-proof investments like energy-efficient building renovations and the rollout of clean technologies. Direct support to low-income households is essential, but it should enable people to switch away from polluting systems, not lock them in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fourth, we need a fairer approach to energy taxation.<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Today<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ehpa.org\/news-and-resources\/news\/hows-the-electricity-to-gas-price-looking\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">electricity is often taxed more heavily than fossil fuels, despite being a cleaner energy source.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> That distorts the market and makes it harder for households to choose heat pumps and other electric solutions. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Governments should shift taxation away from electricity to ensure that cleaner heating becomes not just the right choice, but also the most affordable one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The introduction of ETS2 is a major step forward for European climate policy. But it will only deliver its full potential if governments move quickly and keep the long-term picture in focus. The heat pump sector stands ready to do its part. The technology is here, the investment is underway, and the benefits are clear \u2013 for households, industry, and the planet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now it\u2019s up to Member States to match that commitment with sound policy action, targeted support, and a clear signal that clean heating is the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eebd5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8eebd5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b44dcc8 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b44dcc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ETS2-leaflet_EHPA_June-2025.pdf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Download the foldable card<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12602be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"12602be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff7436a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ff7436a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA-1024x724.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21892\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA-2048x1448.png 2048w, https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA-600x424.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6cd361 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c6cd361\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3760b74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3760b74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA_P2-1024x724.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21893\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA_P2-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA_P2-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA_P2-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA_P2-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA_P2-2048x1448.png 2048w, https:\/\/ehpa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Final_ETS2-leaflet_EHPA_P2-600x424.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From 2027, fossil fuels used to heat our homes will face a carbon cost. The EU\u2019s new Emissions Trading System \u2013 known as ETS2 \u2013 will begin putting a price on climate-harming carbon emissions from buildings and road transport. \u00a0 This marks a crucial moment for Europe\u2019s energy transition \u2013 and a major opportunity for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":21903,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,61,17],"tags":[130,128,11,79],"class_list":["post-21845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-policy","category-press-releases","tag-affordability","tag-energy-and-climate-targets","tag-heat-pumps","tag-policy"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>ETS2 and Social Climate Fund are turning point for clean heat in Europe - European Heat Pump Association<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From 2027, fossil fuels used to heat our homes will face a carbon cost. 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