In a report on the development of heat pumps published on Wednesday 17 December, the think tankEmber argues that, to exploit this heating system’s full potential, electricity pricing needs a strategic rethink in all Member States.
The competitiveness of heat pumps is being undermined by high energy prices relative to gas bills in most EU countries. Ember points out that “non-energy” costs can account for up to three quarters of the consumer price of electricity.
Within the EU, the...