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From Brussels to real-life heating solutions: Eurofuel’s role explained

During Eurofuel’s member meetings in Vienna in late November, Eurofuel Secretary General Federica Miano was interviewed by the Finnish Heating Energy Association (Lämmitysenergia Yhdistys ry, LEY), one of Eurofuel’s national members.

The interview provided a clear snapshot of what Eurofuel does, how it operates at the EU level, and why its activities are important for heating companies, installers, and building owners across Europe, including in the Nordic countries.

Based in Brussels, Eurofuel represents the liquid heating fuels sector in EU institutions. Its mission is to ensure that liquid fuels – especially low-carbon and renewable ones – are properly understood and fairly considered in European energy and building legislation.

“My role is to act as a link between policymakers and Eurofuel’s members,”  Federica Miano explained during the interview.

Eurofuel engages with the European Commission, Parliament and Council through meetings, consultation responses, position papers, factsheets and policy events. The goal is not only to respond to legislation, but to contribute early, while rules are still being shaped.

A key message discussed during the interview was the concept of technology neutrality. Eurofuel supports ambitious climate goals, while stressing that Europe needs multiple heating solutions to reflect different buildings, infrastructures and regional conditions.

Liquid fuels, particularly renewable ones, are especially relevant for the millions of households not connected to gas or district-heating networks. In these cases, decentralised and hybrid systems – combining boilers with heat pumps or solar thermal – can deliver reliable heat and meaningful emission reductions.

“We are one piece of a larger energy puzzle,” Miano noted. “Renewable liquid fuels can often be used in existing systems without replacing the entire installation.”

Through LEY, Finland plays an active role in Eurofuel’s work. LEY’s Managing Director Arto Hannula, who sits on Eurofuel’s Board, highlighted the value of European cooperation:

“Without Eurofuel, we would be largely on our own. Now we know early on what is being prepared at the EU level and can prepare nationally in good time.”

Finland has long experience with renewable heating oil, making LEY a valuable source of practical, real-world insight for other members. At the same time, Finnish stakeholders benefit from early visibility on EU policy developments.

Eurofuel’s work influences how EU legislation, such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), is designed and implemented nationally. For heating professionals and building owners, this can translate into more flexible compliance options, lower transition costs, and access to proven hybrid solutions.

The Vienna interview underlined Eurofuel’s role as a platform for shared European learning, ensuring that the energy transition remains practical, inclusive and technology-neutral.