European Union needs large heat pump and targeted renovation subsidies to meet heating targets

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02342-w

Current European Union policies are insufficient to achieve residential heating decarbonization targets. Substantial subsidies for heat pumps and carefully targeted incentives for home renovation are critical to efficiently and affordably meet climate goals. We emphasize the importance of adapting strategies to national contexts.
Nature Climate Change