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Just Right: eight policy recommendations for sustainable, renewable and...
The Cool Heating Coalition launched its statement for the next EU mandate: an eight-point plan on securing sustainable, renewable and affordable heating and cooling (H&C) by 2040. Read a summary...
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Energy efficiency first – but we also need to talk about heating and cooling
The Cool Heating Coalition, aligned with eceee’s vision, regards an energy-efficient economy as the cornerstone of a sustainable future. That’s why coalition director Delia Villagrasa’s column ‘We...
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The launch of a #CoolHeatingRevolution
The Cool Heating Coalition marked its official launch with a vibrant party on 19 March in Brussels. Bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders, including politicians and policymakers, NGOs,...
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Coalition member BEUC calls for consumer access to clean heating solutions
Cool Heating Coalition member BEUC recently published a compelling article making the case for consumer access to clean heating solutions and calling on policymakers to learn the lessons from recently...
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Our first ministerial and Ireland’s clean heating targets
© Cool Heating Coalition On Thursday 18 April 2024, Cool Heating Coalition director Delia Villagrasa joined other EU advocates for clean heating and cooling to meet with Irish energy minister Eamon...
View ArticleThe essential guide to clean heat standards
Globally, the heating sector makes a significant contribution to CO2 emissions, comprising nearly 40% of energy-related emissions in 2021 according to the International Energy Agency. That’s why...
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Just Right: coalition’s statement strikes a chord
‘Just Right’, our eight-point plan on securing sustainable, renewable and affordable heating and cooling (H&C) by 2040 (also affectionately known as ‘Goldilocks’), has been warmly welcomed by...
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What’s hot at EUSEW 2024
Cool Heating Coalition members at the policy sessions EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the flagship event of the EU sustainable energy community, taking place in Brussels and online between 11...
View ArticleHeat from waste incineration heat is not sustainable, renewable or affordable
In a bid to prevent the potential misclassification of waste incineration’s heat output, the Cool Heating Coalition has signed a letter urging the European Commission to not classify heat from waste...
View ArticleBetter together: collaborative practices pave the way for decarbonising...
Decarbonising our buildings is not just a technical challenge; owing to the multiple climate, economic and social benefits that it could bring, it is a societal imperative. While decarbonising...
View ArticleDemand-side flexibility is key to securing the energy transition
On 21 May, the Cool Heating Coalition signed a position paper by ECOS calling for future-proof and interoperable demand-side flexibility. The position paper calls on the European Commission to set the...
View ArticleWhat does fossil fuel heating mean, exactly?
The Cool Heating Coalition has signed a position paper by ECOS urging the European Commission to adopt a clear, unambiguous and ambitious definition of fossil fuel heating in buildings. The position...
View ArticleCool Heating Coalition in the news: RTBF, Avvenire, Deutsche Welle
Disinformation and climate change have been identified as the biggest global risks by the World Economic Forum, alongside low cooperation on global issues. In the wake of the European elections, which...
View ArticleOpen letter: task the new Energy Commissioner with rolling out clean heating...
The Cool Heating Coalition has issued an open letter to the European Commission, calling for urgent action to accelerate the decarbonisation of heating and cooling (H&C) across the EU. The letter...
View ArticleWhat the next von der Leyen presidency means for heating and cooling
On 18 July 2024, the European Parliament confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission for a second term. In her statement to the parliament and also in her political...
View ArticleKeeping Olympic athletes cool could undermine climate-friendly ambitions
The number of summer days with ‘very strong heat stress’ has been steadily rising for the last few years and with it, our reliance on cooling. As the current heatwave continues to grip southern and...
View ArticleEnergy security begins at home – with clean H&C
This month’s edition of European Security and Defence features an extensive interview with ‘Climate General’ Tom Middendorp in which the Cool Heating Coalition gets a mention (alongside advocacy...
View ArticleClean heating saves lives
On 30 September, the Cool Heating Coalition and members European Environmental Bureau (EEB) launched the new Coolproducts study on the health and safety risks associated with combustion-based heating...
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