EU revises gas boiler ban, easing efficiency standards

leggo.it (Italian)

The EU has softened its stance on banning gas boilers, removing the proposed 2029 ban. This revision to the Ecodesign regulation eases efficiency standards for heating appliances. The initial proposal aimed to phase out gas boilers by 2029 in favor of heat pumps. However, the revised draft significantly lowers minimum seasonal efficiency requirements, influenced by industry lobbying. Despite this change, the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive still mandates the elimination of fossil fuel heating systems by 2040. Italy faces an infringement procedure over its continued incentives for gas boiler installations.


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