The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) states that the EU's industry could reduce CO2 emissions by 24% using heat pumps, which could supply 37% of the industry's process heat. This could save up to 146 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Despite the benefits, adoption is slow due to barriers like lack of awareness and upfront costs. The EU is promoting heat pumps through financial support and proposed legislation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)