How the CLEAR-HP project helped to lead the consumer switch to heat pumps

The CLEAR-HP project helped to accompany consumers across Europe throughout the whole purchasing journey of switching from a fossil fuel boiler to a heat pump.

The project aimed to raise consumer awareness, build confidence in heat pump technology, and ultimately enhance both the energy efficiency and comfort of people’s homes.

At its core, national consumer organisations in seven European countries (Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain and Portugal) organised collective purchase campaigns for independently-tested heat pumps.

Participants benefited from advantageous purchase and installation packages that included consumer support and workshops throughout the process.

As the project comes to an end, this report takes an in-depth look at what the partners managed to achieve and proposes some key takeaways for policymakers.