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"A new study just debunked a heat pump myth"
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Heat pumps put less pressure on the grid than expected
Research tracking heat pump equipped homes shows efficient design can cut energy use by up to two-thirds while easing pressure on the grid

"Bay Area startup introduces flat-rate, single-room heat pumps"
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Bay Area startup introduces flat-rate, single-room heat pumps
Merino Energy says its through-the-wall heat pumps are faster to install than ductless systems. They’ll be available for $3,800 — installation included.

"Heat pump sales rise 17% across Europe in Q1 as energy prices surge"
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Heat pump sales rise 17% across Europe in Q1 as energy prices surge
Residential heat pump sales increased 17% across 11 European countries in the first quarter of 2026, following a sharp rise in gas and oil prices after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in March, says the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).

"Germany’s heat pump public discourse is positive but volatile"
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Germany’s heat pump public discourse is positive but volatile
Research from Germany analyzed sentiment in online news coverage to explore how heat pumps are portrayed in German public discourse. It found that while public perception is generally positive, it is neither uniform nor stable, and dipped significantly during debates around Germany’s heating law in 2023.

"Plan to ramp up heat pump and EV use under threat as UK electricity price doubles"
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Plan to ramp up heat pump and EV use under threat as UK electricity price doubles
Ed Miliband is hoping to push more usage of electricity in the UK's energy systems

"World’s largest steam-producing heat pump comes online in Finland"
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World’s largest steam-producing heat pump comes online in Finland
Turboden, part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has energized what it calls the world’s largest steam-producing heat pump, delivering 12 MWth of superheated steam using low-grade waste heat and CO₂-free electricity with a coefficient of performance 10% above its guaranteed value of 2.

"European residential heat pump sales increased in 2025"
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European residential heat pump sales increased in 2025
Analysis across 16 European countries finds an around 240,000 increase in the number of residential heat pump sales year-on-year. The European Heat Pump Association attributes the upward trend to governments stabilizing subsidy schemes.

"As heat pumps gain popularity, winter electricity demand is growing"
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As heat pumps gain popularity, winter electricity demand is growing
But efficiency upgrades and ‘demand response’ programs can help keep costs down.

"UK heat pump sales reached ‘record high’ in 2025"
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"Heat pumps: UK public still confused about costs and financing options, poll finds"
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"Heat pumps may help boost residential solar in France"
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Heat pumps may help boost residential solar in France
The government’s electrification plan, presented last week, includes a goal to double heat pump deployment in France by 2030, potentially benefiting the residential photovoltaic sector.