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The global energy crisis is driving a surge in heat pumps

Worldwide sales of heat pumps are set to soar to record levels in the coming years as the global energy crisis accelerates their adoption

The heating of most buildings around the world – such as homes, offices, schools and factories – still relies on fossil fuels, particularly natural gas. Heat pumps are a hyper-efficient and climate-friendly solution, which helps consumers save money on bills and enable countries to cut reliance on imported fossil fuels.

This is according to the IEA special report The Future of Heat Pumps, the first comprehensive global outlook on the subject.

“Heat pumps are an indispensable part of any plan to cut emissions and natural gas use, and an urgent priority in the European Union today,”

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol
The global energy crisis is driving a surge in heat pumps

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