Report on the national implementation of selected EU energy legislation in target countries and assessment of available funding schemes for heat pumps

This document gives an overviews of the legislation and financing schemes in Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain to identify barriers to adopting heat pumps. The focus is on the implementation of EU directives related to renewable energy and electricity markets, particularly concerning public subsidies and loan/lease agreements for heat pumps. The review also assesses installer certification and the role of National Recovery and Resilience Plans. Consumer feedback on national policies and financing options is also included to identify challenges in increasing heat pump adoption.