Euroheat & Power represents
the interests of the sector at the political level, in particular in relations to the European institutions and other international organisations. Euroheat & Power follows all the European policies of relevance for CHP/DHC, such as energy, environment, competition and research policy.We promote the use of combined heat and power, surplus heat and renewable energies.Latest Policy Updates:
Heat Roadmap Europe Presentation as given by David Connolly of Aalborg University in Brussels at the January Board Meeting.
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Joint Euroheat & Power proposal for amendments to the draft report on the Energy roadmap 2050, a future with energy; Rapporteur: Niki Tzavela –ITRE Committee
Euroheat & Power on the forthcoming Commission report on the Emission-trading Scheme (ETS) and set aside of allowances
The main concern for Euroheat & Power is the impact of such a decision on the European heating market and on district heating in particular that is using resources in the most efficient way – 85% of district heat is produced using waste heat from various processes (e.g. combined heat and power) and renewable sources.
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Euroheat & Power on the revised Taxation Framework Directive 21/04/2011
Euroheat & Power supports the draft Directive on taxation framework, and in particular the introduction of harmonized minimum CO2 taxation to complement the ETS for the non-trading sector.
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Euroheat & Power on the sustainable use of Biomass 08/12/2010
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Euroheat & Power on a European Policy for Heat 22/06/2010
Euroheat & Power believe that a successful policy on heat should integrate all links in the energy chain: from the role of cities in heat planning, to infrastructures, efficiency and end-use.
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Euroheat & Power: Further comments on the current discussions regarding implementation of Directive 2009/29/EC
Further comment and reaction to the current discussions regarding the Directive on Emission Trading Scheme.
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Euroheat & Power on the Implementation of Directive 2009/29/EC: On the Allocation to District Heating
With reference to the benchmark, and to the particular characteristics of the heat market, plus what Euroheat & Power sees as key to any allocation methodology.
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