Heat pump sales have soared across Europe, significantly reducing dependence on gas imports amid geopolitical tensions.
According to the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), Europe's heat pumps provide twice the heat as liquified natural gas (LNG) imports from the Middle East, equating to a reduction of €9.7 billion in import costs for 2025.
Last year, nearly three million heat pumps were sold across 21 European countries, bringing the total to 29.3 million. These devices replaced 2.5 billion cubic meters of LNG, around 24% of the EU's imports from the Middle East. Paul Kenny of EHPA emphasized that each installation enhances European energy security and reduces reliance on costly and unreliable LNG.
The EU plans to make clean heating easier and more affordable, with ongoing discussions about reducing taxes on green heating initiatives.
France emerged as the top market for heat pumps last year, selling 528,000 units and totaling approximately seven million installations. Italy followed with 423,000 units sold. In contrast, Malta, Luxembourg, and Cyprus lagged behind, with significantly lower sales. Notably, Norway leads relative to its population, achieving 650 installations per 1,000 households, dispelling myths about heat pump efficiency in colder climates.