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The Commission’s proposal is too restrictive as it essentially identifies direct electrification and district heating and cooling as the only solutions to decarbonise the energy sector. Such an approach however is very narrow, as it fails to acknowledge the potential of low carbon and renewable liquid fuels for heating in off-grid areas (https://www.eurofuel.eu/images/Heating_with_liquid_fuels.pdf).

Renewable Energy Directive: Facilitating a progressive and open integration of renewables in heating and cooling The EU Green Deal foresees a potential early revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDII). Eurofuel sees this as an opportunity to reap the full benefits of all types of renewable liquid and gaseous fuels across sectors.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

EUROFUEL welcomes the Commission’s Proposal for a renewed Energy Performance in Building Directive, and fully supports its ambition to decarbonise the building sector by accelerating the adoption of higher-performance and comfortable buildings, reducing energy bills for citizens, as well as facilitating the acceptance of the energy transition.

As an association active in the liquid heating fuels industry, we would like first to remind the many benefits they bring: easy to store and easy to transport, they have a high energy density, which means they are very efficient, and an excellent supply infrastructure. They are necessary for 20 million households in Europe, often in off-grid areas with limited options for heating.

Eurofuel welcomes the Commission’s proposal and we consider energy efficiency as the most cost-effective tool to address climate change and reduce emissions from the building sector for all types of households. The “Energy Efficiency First” principle should be acknowledged throughout the text to enable the contribution of the wide range of existing heating solutions.

POSITION PAPER 15 September 2020 Energy Efficiency Directive (EED): Fair and flexible legislation needed The liquid fuel heating sector calls for a clear framework encouraging savings for all energy users The following parameters should be taken into account in the evaluation and review of EED: • Flexibility should be maintained to achieve energy savings: obligations are not always the best way forward.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

The impact of extending ETS to buildings should be carefully assessed, especially in terms of social implications. Low-income households – already exposed to sky-rocketing energy prices – could be disproportionately affected by this reform. If pursued, the extension to buildings should be coherent with the existing framework and related reforms. The framework should cover all energies and fuels used (i.e.

Eurofuel is the European Heating Oil Association, which represents the national organisations that promote the use of liquid fuels for domestic heating in 10 European countries. Our members are well aware of the huge challenge we are facing, as individuals and as a sector, to limit climate change.

Eurofuel welcomes the Commission’s proposal and agrees to use carbon content as a reference for energy taxation. We would like to remind the importance of ensuring a level playing field and a technology openness approach for all clean solutions contributing to meeting the EU decarbonisation objectives.

The European Heating Oil Association (Eurofuel) represents organisations that promote the use of heating oil and liquid fuels for domestic heating in Europe. Our membership covers 10 European countries, including over 10,000 companies. Eurofuel is engaged in the promotion of existing and innovative techniques for liquid fuels for heating and equipment, in the domestic market.

Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, appreciates the opportunity to respond to the call for evidence regarding the Renewable Energy framework for the period beyond 2030. As the EU progresses toward climate neutrality and establishes a target for 2040, it is essential that the future framework is ambitious yet realistic, cost-effective, and resilient.

Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, supports the EU's climate target for 2040 and the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Renewable liquid heating fuels are a proven, scalable, and socially equitable solution that must be integral to Europe's energy transition.

Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, supports the European Commissions initiative to create a comprehensive Heating and Cooling Strategy. In the EU, heating and cooling make up about 50% of final energy consumption, with heating alone accounting for over 60% of household energy use.

Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions call for evidence on the future of the EU energy efficiency framework. As Europe moves towards its 2040 climate objectives, energy efficiency policy must evolve in a way that is not only ambitious but also realistic, inclusive, and resilient.

Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the revision of the EU energy security framework. Our members represent the entire home heating supply chain, including oil companies of various sizes, independent fuel traders and distributors, heating equipment manufacturers, and heating installers.

Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, welcomes the Commissions initiative to simplify energy-efficient products legislation. Simplification should reduce administrative burden, improve compliance, and ensure technology neutrality across heating solutions. Eurofuel supports digital use of labels and product documentation, provided that such information remains clear, accurate, and impartial.

The European Heating Oil Association (Eurofuel) represents organisations that promote the use of liquid fuels for domestic heating in Europe. Our members are committed to ensuring the competitiveness and efficiency of heating with oil and liquid fuels, while also reducing its environmental footprint. We fully support the objective of Ecodesign to increase the efficiency of products.

Eurofuel, representing the European liquid heating fuels sector, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on the revision of the Ecodesign Regulation for space and combination heaters. Eurofuel supports the EUs objectives of improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and accelerating decarbonisation.