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).
Future fuels: the future is happening now!
Low carbon & renewable fuels: How sustainable are they?
Liquid heating fuels: A variety of processes
Why do we need liquid heating fuels for the energy transition?
01 December 2022
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).
The signatories endorse the overall objective, but are greatly concerned that some of the proposals will hinder the possibility for European citizens to have access to the necessary incentives and technologies to upgrade obsolete and/or inefficient heating systems with the progressive integration of more efficient and hybrid solutions fuelled by the new generation of renewable and low-carbon liquid products.
In particular, we believe the proposed introduction of an explicit recommendation to Member States to ban fossil fuels based technical building systems to be too broad, as it could lead to the disproportionate and discriminatory ban of low-carbon and renewable fuel technologies. We propose in our letter a more proportionate and effective solution.
21 September 2022
Eurofuel Policy conference - 121022
How to transition to low-carbon liquid fuels in a sector such as heating of off-grid homes, where alternatives are scarcely available?
The energy transition requires to address all the energy carriers. Several studies show that liquid fuels will still be needed in the future. Yet, liquid fuels are often seen as belonging to the past, while R&D has helped developing low carbon liquid fuels. The event aims at raising awareness and explaining with concrete examples the role of liquid fuels in contributing to the decarbonisation process. The purpose will be to have an open debate about the potential of these fuels, addressing the sustainability criteria, but also the affordability and availability of those liquid fuels.
21 September 2022
Eurofuel Technical Workshop - 111022
To assess the compatibility between existing boilers and different blends of products, Eurofuel and the European Heating Industry (EHI) run field tests.
In total, about more than two hundred family homes across Europe were involved in the field tests. Due to regional requirements, different types of liquid fuels were used.
Some minor technical adjustments may be needed, depending on the fuel mix and boiler, but the preliminary results show that compatibility can be achieved at a minimal cost for consumers: the existing equipment is future-proof. The results are promising, all appliances are running well, and commercial scale-up is under discussion.
The event will be presenting the interim results.
09 September 2022
Eurofuel 2050 Roadmap: the contribution of liquid fuels to the decarbonisation of heating
26 October 2021
Fit for 55 Package - Eurofuel's position on the EC proposals
The proposals from the European Commission on the Energy Taxation Directive, the Renewable Energy Directive, the Energy Efficiency Directive, and the Emission Trading System, aim – amongst others – at decarbonising the heating sector. Eurofuel presents its position on the key documents.
01 October 2021
EU Field Tests
Low-carbon fuels are being trialled successfullyLow carbon fuels are being trialled successfullyin heating projects across Europe.
22 March 2021
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD): Contribution to the EC Roadmap
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21 September 2020
Eurofuel's contribution to the review of the EU energy efficiency directive
21 September 2020
Eurofuel's contribution on the review of the EU renewable energy rules
09 July 2020
EU RENOVATION WAVE: Liquid heating fuels can contribute to the energy transition
In response to the stakeholders' consultation initiated by the European Commission, 4 associations active in the heating oil industry, namely ECFD (European Confederation of Fuel Distributors), Eurofuel (European Heating Oil Association), FuelsEurope (European Petroleum Refiners Association), UPEI (Europe's independent fuel suppliers) publish their position.
13 May 2020
Eurofuel statement on heating oil restrictions
In Europe some national or regional governments are looking at banning the use of heating oil or oil boilers – here is why we think this is counter-productive.
28 January 2020
Heating with liquid fuels
Today a life without heating oil is unthinkable for 17% of Europeans who have no ecological and/or affordable alternative to heat their homes. How can we guarantee in times of energy transition that 20 million households – mainly in rural areas – will not lose access to affordable and secure heating?
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09 May 2018
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