EU Commission seeks feedback on heating and cooling electrification and decarbonization proposals

Brussels – The Commission has launched a series of calls for public feedback on two initiatives that will be crucial to fully implement the Clean Industry Deal and Affordable Energy Action Plan: the Electrification Action Plan and the Heating and Cooling Strategy. 

The Electrification Action Plan will define how to accelerate the cost-effective electrification of EU energy consumption and address potential barriers, the Commission explains in a statement. The Strategy for Heating and Cooling will support the implementation of current legislation and suggest ways to improve efficiency in areas such as planning of energy infrastructure, district heating, and waste heat recovery. 

Planned for adoption early next year, the two interlinked initiatives will support the EU’s efforts to provide European citizens and businesses with competitiveness, affordability, security, and sustainability.

“For Europe to move towards a net-zero economy, our energy system must be powered by more secure home-grown clean electricity. Our plans to boost electrification and decarbonize heating and cooling will support the industry, buildings, and mobility sectors in replacing the use of dirty fossil fuels with decarbonized energy at competitive prices. This is a win-win for the economy and for the climate,” said Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen.

The consultations are available on the Have Your Say portal. Interested parties can provide supporting evidence and respond to the questionnaire until 20 November 2025.