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Format: Slide Deck
Date: 1 July 2023

Heat pumps are the key to climate neutrality in buildings

Insights from Germany

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To achieve climate neutrality, a significant market ramp-up of heat pumps is necessary. The results of a study by the Öko-Institut and Fraunhofer ISE commissioned by Agora Energiewende show, which policy actions are needed. Using empirical evidence from Germany, they also show that heat pumps already have a technological and economic advantage over conventional oil and gas boilers.

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Publication date: 1 July 2023
Project: This publication was produced within the framework of the project Heat pumps are the key to climate neutrality in buildings - Insights from Germany.

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