Sustainability Times
Summary
Heat pumps provided just 10% of the world’s heat for buildings in 2021, but a recent report on heat pumps from the International Energy Agency notes their use is really taking off across Europe as countries seek to reduce their dependence on Russian gas imports while lowering carbon emissions.
“Heat pumps have the potential to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by at least 500 million tons in 2030,” the IEA said. Projections for Europe, where building heat accounts for a full third of natural gas use, include cuts in gas demand of at least 21 billion cubic meters in 2030.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has already invested more than $86 million to install 30,000 heat pumps, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe.
And in places like Sarajevo, above, large-scale installations may replace district heating systems that rely on fossil fuels. Two proposals are under consideration, leading to 40% reliance on heat pumps if both are implemented.
Continue Reading
#News#DistrictHeating