European residential heat pump sales surge 11% in first half of 2024

Heat pump purchases across 12 European countries jumped to 1.16 million units in the first six months of 2024, driven by rising fossil fuel prices and EU efforts to lower electricity taxes relative to gas.

First covered Sep 28, 2026 · 3:32 AM PT · 2 articles

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8h Guardian Environment Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows — EU to push members to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 10%+ surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran war Business live – latest updates Europe…

11h PV Magazine European residential heat pump sales up 11% in H1 — European Heat Pump Association says Strait of Hormuz crisis and the European Commission’s plan to encourage EU governments to lower electricity tax have helped…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-28 (#1)

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