IEA: Heat Pumps Are the ‘Central Technology’ for Low-Carbon Heating
The global energy crisis is driving a surge in heat pumps, bringing energy security and climate benefits.
Worldwide sales of heat pumps are set to soar to record levels in the coming years as the global energy crisis accelerates their adoption, stated the International Energy Agency in a special report.
The heating of most buildings around the world, such as homes, offices, schools, and factories, still relies on fossil fuels, particularly natural gas. Heat pumps are a hyper-efficient and climate-friendly solution, which help consumers save money on bills and enable countries to cut reliance on imported fossil fuels, according to the IEA special report “The Future of Heat Pumps,” the first comprehensive global outlook on the subject.