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Strengthening Production Capacity to Meet Growing Demand for Decarbonized Heating Systems Across Europe, the heating market is undergoing a major transformation. Traditionally, gas and oil boilers have been the standard for residential h...

From residential to commercial sectors, leveraging EU environmental policies and subsidy programs for market growth The HVAC market in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa continues to expand despite challenges such as inflation and econo...

Reasons for adopting low-GWP refrigerants and differences by country Currently, widely used fluorocarbon-based refrigerants (HFCs and HFOs) are facing tighter global regulations due to their significant environmental impact. HFC refriger...

A major shift toward climate-friendly cooling technologies is underway in the EU The European Union has introduced sweeping regulations to change how air conditioning and heat pumps are used across the continent. The goal is to cut down ...

In terms of housing stock, the United Kingdom has approximately 28.7 million dwellings, making it one of the top countries in Europe—following Germany (the largest), France, Italy, and Spain. In contrast, many Eastern and Northern Europe...

An overview of the EU’s proposed law to increase transparency in environmental claims, its challenges, and implications for industry The EU’s proposed Green Claims Directive aims to require companies making environmental claims—such as “...

On June 30, 2025, LG Electronics signed an agreement to acquire 100% of OSO, a leading hot water solutions company based in Norway. Founded in 1932, OSO is a top European provider of stainless steel electric water heaters and thermal sto...

Major Impact on the Refrigerant Industry: Public Consultation Now Open to All The widely used European standard EN 378:2016—which governs safety and environmental requirements for refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems—is...

A Key to Industrial Decarbonization: Heat Pump Manufacturing Becomes a Priority for State Aid On June 25, 2025, the European Commission officially adopted a new state aid framework known as the Clean Industry Support Framework (CISAF). I...