Leading Members of the European Parliament, including Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (S&D, FR), Sigrid Friis (Renew, DK), Martin Hojsík (Renew, SK), Niels Fuglsang (S&D, DK) and Benedetta Scuderi (Greens/EFA, IT) have joined the Bring Heat Home campaign to carry its message: the EU needs to decarbonise heating and cooling demands now!

Launched at the Euroheat & Power Summit, the campaign is a response to the sobering fact that heating and cooling represents more than half of the EU's energy demand and around 27% of its overall CO2 emissions, as well as a large proportion of Europe's expensive fossil imports. It calls for a fast-tracked deployment of sustainable district energy systems, heat pumps, and energy efficiency solutions in European homes , highlighting the gains on affordable energy prices, climate action, energy security and competitiveness. Following the creation of an Energy and Housing Commissioner portfolio , supporters and partners urge these solutions to be made accessible and affordable to the millions of households who will need to retrofit their homes and replace their heating systems in the coming years.

The campaign is also a platform enabling dialogue between the MEPs and prominent EU energy and civil society organisations including Euroheat & Power, the European Heat Pump Association, Efficient Buildings Europe, Energy Cities, the Coalition for Energy Savings and the Cool Heating Coalition . It will serve as a sounding board for policymakers and stakeholders and support the development of concrete proposals to reduce and decarbonise heating and cooling demands in this mandate.

“To deliver on its climate promises, Europe must make the decarbonisation of heating and cooling a priority. Lowering energy consumption will enhance our energy security and support our families and SMEs that face high gas prices. As the Buildings Directive and ETS2 soon come into force, we must ensure that each European citizen receives adequate support in the green transition. This campaign promotes the three pillars of a sound heating and cooling strategy: fostering affordable energy prices, strengthening EU energy security, and get us closer to climate neutrality.” Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Member of the European Parliament

“We must rapidly increase the share of renewables in heating and cooling in order to stop filling Putin's war chest, but also to cut the EU's CO2-emissions and reach our climate targets. Phasing out fossils will simultaneously lower costs for European households and help secure our energy independence. Heating and cooling makes up half of EU energy consumption, but the sector remains dominated by fossil fuels. It is unsustainable, that renewables still make up only 25% of EU heating and cooling.” Sigrid Friis, Member of the European Parliament

“Green energy is vital for our future and prosperity. Fossil fuels have pushed us to the brink of a climate disaster. Addressing the crisis is cheaper than neglecting it - heat pumps and integrating renewable energies into district heating networks are crucial to solving it. By investing in sustainable technologies today, we secure cleaner air, lower energy bills, and a resilient planet for generations to come.” Martin Hojsík, Member of the European Parliament

“Buildings are a significant source of emissions in Europe, and heating and cooling consumption make up a large part of this impact. By enhancing district heating and cooling powered by renewable energy, we can drive the energy transition more efficiently compared to a home-by-home approach. This strategy can reduce energy costs for European households, improve air quality, and help us reach our climate goals faster." Benedetta Scuderi, Member of the European Parliament

“Decarbonising heating and cooling must be a priority for the new EU mandate. By boosting clean heating and cooling solutions such as renewable district heating systems, heat-pumps powered by renewable sources, and geothermal energy, we can bring down energy prices to the benefit of EU citizens and businesses, regain our energy independence, and ultimately ensure that we put a halt to global warming." Niels Fuglsang, Member of the European Parliament

“European cities need sustainable district heating and cooling networks to keep their citizens safe and warm, while reducing their energy bills and dependence on fossil fuels. However, the need for funding is enormous and regulatory barriers persist, hindering the development of new projects. In the current economic and geopolitical context, we must do all we can to support the uptake of local, renewable and sustainable heat sources in our buildings.” Aurélie Beauvais, Managing Director at Euroheat & Power

“Europe wants to achieve energy sovereignty, be a competitive net zero player and decarbonise its economy. Moving to renewable heating and cooling solutions like heat pumps is key to reaching those goals. Through this campaign we can work together to overcome the barriers and increase Europe's momentum towards affordable, sustainable heating and cooling for all.” Paul Kenny, Director General of the European Heat Pump Association

“Achieving a clean heating transition calls for bold actions and dedicated advocates. The ‘Bring Heat Home’ campaign is making a major impact by bringing together a wide range of people and organisations with the expertise, passion, and commitment to drive real change. This mission isn’t just about energy—it’s about ensuring fair and affordable access to renewable, decarbonised heating and cooling for everyone by 2040.” Delia Villagrasa, Director of the Cool Heating Coalition

“To achieve the EU’s climate target, Europe must address the decarbonisation of its buildings. By adopting already existing energy-efficient solutions, we can lower energy consumption, phase out fossil fuels for heating and cooling, be more energy independent and ultimately create a healthier and more resilient environment. As technologies are already available and the clock is ticking, we cannot afford not to act.” Adrian Joyce, Secretary General of Efficient Buildings Europe

“Making our homes more energy efficient and decarbonised is crucial to ensuring that the energy transition benefits EU citizens. Our joint campaign comes at a crucial moment, when legislation resulting from the European Green Deal must urgently be implemented and new initiatives to help Europeans reduce their energy bills must be devised. We are united in delivering a simple message: addressing heating and cooling is essential to achieve the EU’s climate and energy goals by putting citizens at the centre.” Arianna Vitali Roscini, Secretary General for the Coalition of Energy Savings

“Energy Cities welcomes the Bring Heat Home campaign that can elevate among EU decision makers the ambitious policies taken by cities and towns across Europe, as highlighted by the EU Covenant “CitiesHeatDetox. What is crucial now is to align the EU, member states and local authorities on policies and financing to ensure we can get shovels into the ground quickly and efficiently.” Adrian Hiel, Head of Campaigns and Media at Energy Cities

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