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... Kristian Strand, President of Danfoss Climate Solutions.
A new JRC publication provides an overview of heating and cooling patterns, building characteristics and heat pump uptake across the EU.
Eurovent proposes a common methodology to measure the environmental impact of heat pumps and air conditioning systems, intending to harmonise environmental product declarations and reduce inconsistencies across the European HVACR sector.
Can buildings become active players in the energy transition? By combining heat pumps, renewable energy and innovative thermal storage technologies, new solutions are transforming homes into flexible, efficient and low-carbon energy hubs for the future.
On 21 October 2026, EHPA and partners mark the third Heat Pump Day, celebrating the technology’s contribution to EU competitiveness and jobs. Across Europe, organisations will showcase how heat pumps drive innovation, strengthen industry, and create sustainable employment.
A recent analysis highlights the need for more reliable data to support appropriate heat pump sizing and reduce costs in building decarbonisation.
The article explores how the SKILLSAFE-EU project supports the safe installation of heat pumps (HPs) using highly flammable (A3) refrigerants in the context of evolving EU legislation.
The International Energy Agency presents a framework to harmonise the classification and reporting of heat pumps used for heating and cooling in buildings.
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.
Future Topics of the Month
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