Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows
Heat pump sales in Europe surged to 1.16 million units in the first half of 2026 as countries reduced electricity taxes. The European Heat Pump Association attributes this growth to the shift away from fossil fuels following energy price spikes caused by the Iran war.
Why it matters
The transition to heat pumps is a critical component of Europe's strategy to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels and meet climate targets.
The Bosch Home Comfort group factory n Eschenburg, Germany. The EHPA said countries that tax electricity more than gas experience slower adoption of heat pumps and are more dependent on fossil fuels. The Bosch Home Comfort group factory n Eschenburg, Germany. The EHPA said countries that tax electricity more than gas experience slower adoption of heat pumps and are more dependent on fossil fuels. Heat pumps 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
Prefer the Guardian on Google Sales of residential heat pumps jumped across Europe in the first six months of the year as the Iran war sent oil and gas prices rocketing and some countries lowered electricity taxes.
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