In France, the shift toward renewable heating is accelerating with the introduction of sustainable biofuels such as FAME, produced from vegetable oils and recycled fats. Recent CETIAT tests show that rapeseed-based biofuels can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 58% and reduce particulates by up to 60%, offering a practical way to decarbonise heating without replacing existing systems.

Eurofuel urges the European Commission to ensure that renewable and low-carbon liquid fuels remain a crucial part of Europe’s heating and cooling transition.

Recent indications from the Commission suggest that the previously planned standalone Heating & Cooling Strategy may now be integrated into the upcoming Electrification Action Plan. 

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On 18th July, the Irish government announced the introduction of the Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHO). It will be launched in 2026 and remain in place until 2045. The announcement is a significant step forward in efforts to secure the use of renewable liquid fuels in heating and comes at a time when all indicators suggest Ireland is failing to meet the carbon reduction targets set out in its Climate Action Plan.