02 December 2024
Press release on Heating with Liquid Fuels brochure
Four associations active in the liquid heating fuels industry, namely ECFD (European Confederation of Fuel Distributors), Eurofuel (European Liquid Heating Fuels Association), FuelsEurope (European Fuels Manufactures Association) and UPEI (Europe's Independent Fuel Suppliers), publish a joint press release, urging policymakers to support renewable liquid fuels to meet the EU’s 2030, 2040, and 2050 climate targets.
With more than 20 million households in Europe relying on liquid fuels for heating, the associations forming the Joint Heating Commission, emphasise that liquid fuels remain essential for rural, off-grid communities, providing an affordable, reliable energy source.
26 November 2024
New Blog: 2025 is a good year for renewable heating oil in Switzerland
After years of discussion, lobbying, and waiting, movement is occurring in Switzerland's renewable heating oil market. Signs indicate that more green molecules will enter Swiss heating systems starting next year.
After the Swiss electorate rejected the draft for a national CO2 law, the future of gas and oil heating in the country became uncertain. Without unified national regulations, the 26 cantons have turned to their local energy laws to regulate the heating sector. This has led to a situation where there are 26 different laws, which vary significantly. Some cantons impose no restrictions on oil heating, while others have enacted a complete ban.
30 October 2024
Podcast: Europe’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Europe’s journey to becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 reflects a bold, structured approach to combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This roadmap, rooted in the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement, outlines a comprehensive framework to meet ambitious targets, transforming Europe’s energy landscape over the next few decades. However, given the complexity of European energy needs and infrastructure, especially in the heating sector, low-carbon liquid fuels are positioned to play a crucial role in helping the EU meet its 2050 goal.
Listen to the NORA ( National Oilheat Research Alliance) podcast with Eurofuel's participation here!
29 October 2024
New blog: New campaign in Germany - CO2-neutral molecules are needed
The current emphasis on renewable electricity alone will not suffice to ensure a successful energy transition or meet climate targets in Germany and across Europe. CO2-neutral molecules are essential to replace fossil-based products as part of this effort. The German Association of Fuels and Energy, en2x, has introduced an initiative called "Molekülwende" to address this need.
Click here to read more!
26 June 2024
New blog: Rural heating poll highlights policy challenges facing UK election candidates
Eurofuel member, OFTEC, conducted a consumer survey revealing that decarbonising rural heating is an important voter concern.
31 May 2024
New Blog: Exploring Consumer Insights - awareness, opinion and willingness to use low-carbon liquid fuels in Belgium
Our member, in4fuels, recently conducted the "Fuels of the Future Survey" to gain valuable consumer insights into the evolving energy market. With 5,263 participants, this survey offers a broad representation of Belgian heating oil users.
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.
