Topic of the Month
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by the BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This ToM explores key actions to accelerate heat pump deployment in Europe’s building sector, focusing on policy support, market readiness, skills and innovative solutions, while drawing on insights from LIFE CET projects:
- Compatibility of market-available heat pumps with the existing buildings stock: low-temperature HP for low-temperature emission systems versus higher temperature HP for radiator-based heating systems
- Skill gaps in the heat pump sector
- Power2heat: flexibility market readiness
- The need for storage in HP (SotA and innovative TES)
... and more!
- Heating and cooling, including at the district level
- Policy and regulatory developments at EU, national or regional levels
- Training and education, capacity building and construction skills for improved energy performance in buildings
- Zero-emission buildings
- Financial support for energy efficiency in buildings, research and innovation
- Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
Related content
Building conversations up with... Nishant Karve, Environment Research Engineer at Daikin and Project Coordinator of the LIFE SKILLSAFE-EU Project.
This article explores how subscription-based heat pump models can unlock cost-effective, scalable, clean heating solutions for leased buildings, addressing investment barriers while enhancing performance, comfort, and energy efficiency.
Heat pumps are increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of Europe’s building‑sector transition. This article reviews the regulatory framework enabling their deployment, recent market developments, and the opportunities and challenges of integrating them across Europe’s diverse building stock.
Heat pumps are presented by the EHPA as a key element for reducing gas demand, improving system flexibility and supporting Europe’s long‑term energy objectives.
A Luxembourg-based simulation study compares exhaust-air and air-source heat pumps in a residential building, highlighting differences in electricity consumption and the importance of technology selection and system sizing.
Building conversations up with... Thomas Nowak, Vice President Government Relations and Public Affairs at Qvantum International.
On 5 May 2026, a debate in the European Parliament explored how electrifying heating can support energy security and the transition in buildings.
Rising temperatures, market data and the environmental advantages over other cooling options reinforce the role of heat pumps in cooling European buildings.
How can heat pumps be adapted to different building types and climatic conditions? This article presents a flexible air-to-water heat pump with integrated PCM storage, developed and validated within the LIFE ITS4ZEB project to support low-carbon heating solutions.
Heat pump water heaters are evolving into smart systems capable of storing thermal energy and providing greater flexibility for household electricity demand.
Future Topics of the Month
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