06 May 2024
Eurofuel's Policy Priorities 2024-2029: Ensuring a Sustainable and Affordable Energy Transition
In the wake of unprecedented challenges in the energy landscape, Eurofuel stands at the forefront, advocating for pragmatic solutions that balance environmental sustainability with affordability and reliability. As the representative body for the European liquid heating fuel sector, Eurofuel is committed to driving the transition towards low-carbon energy sources while ensuring the continued comfort and affordability of heating for European citizens.
23 April 2024
New Blog: The Renewable Fuel Revolution: Heating of the Future
Renewable energy has become a major topic of discussion due to concerns about environmental sustainability and climate change.
Learn more about Dr. Ernst-Moritz Bellingen, President of Eurofuel, insights in this interview.
08 April 2024
New Blog: Switzerland has a new CO2 Act without strict bans on oil heating
In 2021, the existing CO2 Act of 2011 was revised in Switzerland and heavily criticised as it contained rules that would have been equal to a ban on oil heating. Various planned measures would have significantly increased the cost of fossil fuels and heating oil, which was unpopular with the citizens.
25 March 2024
New blog: Green Fuels Ready - Small label stands for future-proofing
The German building sector contributes significantly to CO2 emissions, making it vital for the country's energy transition goals. The recent amendment to the Building Energy Act mandates the use of renewable energy in heating systems, with the introduction of the Green Fuels Ready label for identifying approved systems capable of utilizing renewable fuels.
The Green Fuels Ready label, developed by the BDH and en2x, offers guidance for modernising heating systems to align with renewable energy targets.
13 March 2024
Press release: Eurofuel welcomes European Parliament's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, welcomes the European Parliament's adoption of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) at its first reading.
27 February 2024
New blog: HVO demonstration project in UK and Ireland
After three successful heating seasons, a full report on work designed to demonstrate the viability of HVO in heating has been published. This UK project, which was funded entirely by industry, focussed on the real-world use of HVO, so existing heating systems were utilised in the 126 participating homes and nine non-domestic buildings.
08 February 2024
EUROFUEL NEWSLETTER #1
Read our first newsletter in 2024: we review the relevant legislative developments that took place in the last months of 2023. We also look at an upcoming critical period, as we prepare for the EU elections.
29 January 2024
New blog: Informazout becomes in4fuels
Our Belgium member Informazout has changed its name and is now called in4fuels. Why and what does the new name stand for?
15 January 2024
New blog: Finnish fire station heats up with renewable heating oil
Located in the Kerava-Tuusula area in Finland, the fire station has adopted a unique and environmentally friendly heating solution. Managed by Kerava Energy, a compact container has been the primary source of heat for the fire station since its completion. For the past couple of years, the station has exclusively used renewable heating oil. Transitioning to renewable heating oil was a hassle-free operation, requiring only minor adjustments to the burner and the replacement of the flame detector.
02 January 2024
New blog: Citizens' Forum in Austria
In Austria, oil-heating households have their say: Since the end of 2022 EWO (Energie.Wärme.Österreich) – the Austrian competence centre for domestic heating and liquid fuels - has been touring Austria. As part of the citizens' forum, members of oil-heating households were discussing a climate-friendly future for domestic heating.
19 December 2023
New blog: What next for liquid fuel heating in the UK?
Since 2016, the UK’s heat policy has proposed that off-gas grid buildings be transitioned to low carbon heating early in the process of achieving net zero. The installation of fossil fuel appliances such as oil and LPG was to be phased out by 2026, with heat pumps the intended replacement technology.
01 November 2023
Eurofuel newsletter #6
Hot from the press: EUROFUEL newsletter no. 6 in 2023!
Read the sixth edition this year. While we fast approach the end of this eventful year, we look at the critical discussions ongoing both at EU and international level.
01 September 2023
Eurofuel newsletter #5
Our newest EUROFUEL newsletter after summerbreak!
Read the fifth edition this year. We dive back into the legislative season after the summer break, taking stock of some significant developments that occurred in the last few weeks, while looking at the next key dates for the oil heating industry and the broader energy sector.
30 June 2023
Eurofuel newsletter #4
Our last EUROFUEL newsletter before the Summer!
In this edition, we delve into several significant topics, including the ongoing discussions on ecodesign and energy labelling rules and the trialogue negotiations on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
04 May 2023
Eurofuel newsletter #3
The third EUROFUEL newsletter of 2023 looks primarily at the arduous challenge posed to our industry by the recently published draft act revising the ecodesign and energy labelling rules for space heaters. At the same time, we also take stock of the fast-approaching end of the long legislative marathon of the EU Green Deal.
16 March 2023
Eurofuel welcomes the recognition of the role of liquid fuels in decarbonising heating
The European Parliament adopted on 14 March 2023 its position on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
09 March 2023
Joint Statement on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
4 associations active in the liquid heating fuels industry, namely ECFD (European Confederation of Fuel Distributors), Eurofuel (European Liquid Heating Fuels Association), FuelsEurope (European Petroleum Refiners Association) and UPEI (Europe's Independent Fuel Suppliers), publish a joint letter on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
Eurofuel - Publications - Joint Statement on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
03 March 2023
Eurofuel newsletter #2
Hot from the press! The latest Eurofuel newsletter is out. We are discussing the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Green Industrial Plan.
24 February 2023
The role of renewable liquid fuels in the energy transition
Sandrine Devos, Secretary General at Eurofuel, discusses the importance of renewable liquid fuels and the important issues to be tackled in order to maintain a sustainable supply in Innovation News Network
Full article: https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/role-renewable-liquid-fuels-energy-transition/30128/
09 January 2023
Eurofuel newsletter #1
The first Eurofuel newsletter of the year is available! Check https://eurofuel.eu/publications/newsletters… to get a look back and a look forward on the Fit for 55 Package.