EU Commission revises Ecodesign rules, allowing gas boilers past 2029

The EU Commission has revised its Ecodesign regulation, removing a proposed ban on gas boilers from 2029. The updated draft significantly lowers efficiency requirements, allowing all current boiler models, including traditional and condensing types, to remain on the market. This shift moves away from direct bans towards incentives for gas phase-out. This revision does not alter the "Green Homes" directive's 2040 goal for eliminating fossil fuel boilers, though it raises questions about achieving that target. The final regulation is expected in mid-2026.