31 October 2025
Press Release: Eurofuel calls for Technology-Neutral Approach in EU Heating & Cooling Strategy
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. While electrification is significant for decarbonising heating, Eurofuel emphasises that a narrow focus on it risks overlooking the benefits of renewable fuels, which can provide immediate and cost-effective carbon reductions for millions of households and businesses across Europe.
“A technology-neutral approach is essential,” said Federica Miano, Eurofuel’s Secretary General. “Renewable liquid fuels can complement electrification and offer practical, low-carbon solutions today, particularly in areas where electrification may be challenging or expensive. We urge policymakers to maintain a balanced perspective that recognises all viable pathways to decarbonising heating.”
Eurofuel is committed to collaborating with EU institutions and stakeholders to support policies that promote a sustainable, reliable, and affordable heating sector.
17 October 2025
Position paper on the European Affordable Housing Plan
Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to prepare the first European Affordable Housing Plan. We fully share the objective of ensuring that all Europeans, and in particular young people, families, and vulnerable groups, have access to affordable, decent, and sustainable housing.
Affordable housing and affordable heating are interconnected. We therefore encourage the Commission to integrate domestic heating explicitly into the Affordable Housing Plan. Heating solutions must be considered not only from the perspective of efficiency but also of affordability, social fairness, and technological feasibility.
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13 October 2025
Position paper on the EU Energy Security Framework Review
Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the revision of the EU energy security framework. We strongly support the Commission’s objective to strengthen the resilience of the EU energy system against geopolitical shocks, cyber threats, and climate-related events.
Eurofuel calls on the Commission to adopt a technology-neutral approach that recognises renewable liquid fuels as an important contributor to EU energy security. Their inherent ability to be stored, compatibility with existing infrastructure, and potential for rapid deployment make them essential for a resilient and decarbonized energy system.
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13 October 2025
Position paper on the EU Heating and Cooling Strategy
Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, supports the European Commission’s initiative to create a comprehensive Heating and Cooling Strategy.
We strongly endorse the Commission’s aim to accelerate the clean energy transition and enhance energy system integration. However, we are concerned that the current framing of the initiative overlooks a vital part of the solution: renewable liquid heating fuels.
To succeed, the Heating and Cooling Strategy must embrace all viable solutions that contribute to decarbonisation, affordability, and energy security. Excluding renewable liquid fuels would risk leaving millions of households without a practical pathway to decarbonisation, especially in rural and off-grid areas.
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09 September 2025
Position paper on the proposal to amend the European Climate Law
On July 2, 2025, the European Commission presented its proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, known as the European Climate Law. This proposal establishes a binding climate target for the entire EU, aiming for a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. This target is in line with the EU’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The intermediate target will guide policies beyond 2030, providing predictability for investors, industries, and consumers.
Eurofuel, which represents the European liquid heating fuels sector, welcomes the Commission’s proposal and acknowledges the need for a range of zero and low-carbon energy solutions. Eurofuel supports the ambition to reduce emissions while ensuring a fair, cost-effective, and technologically neutral transition that leaves no citizen behind.
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13 June 2025
Joint Heating Commission reacts to EU's Affordable Housing Plan
The Joint Heating Commission (JHC), which includes ECFD, Eurofuel, FuelsEurope, and UPEI, welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to create the European Affordable Housing Plan.
We fully support the objectives of this Plan, which aims to guarantee that all citizens, particularly vulnerable groups and middle-income households, have access to affordable, sustainable, and decent housing. This goal is closely related to providing access to clean, efficient, and cost-effective heating solutions, essential for residential comfort and energy efficiency.
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23 April 2025
Position paper on EU Clean Industrial Deal & Affordable Energy Plan
Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, welcomes the launch of the Clean Industrial Deal and the Action Plan for Affordable Energy as a path towards a sustainable and competitive energy future, setting ambitious targets for reducing emissions. While these strategies emphasise the significance of electrification and hydrogen, they may neglect a crucial aspect of a truly inclusive energy transition: low-carbon renewable liquid fuels.
Eurofuel believes that these fuels offer an immediate, cost-effective, and practical solution to decarbonisation—one that complements existing energy policies while addressing the diverse needs of European consumers and businesses. By recognising the value of renewable liquid fuels, the EU can ensure a balanced approach that delivers both environmental and economic benefits without imposing unnecessary burdens on consumers.
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23 April 2025
Position paper on EU Omnibus Simplification Package
Eurofuel, which represents the European liquid heating fuel sector, supports the European Commission’s initiative to create an Omnibus package for simplifying reporting requirements under EU legislation.
As a key stakeholder in Europe’s decarbonisation efforts, Eurofuel supports the EU’s commitment to greater transparency and accountability in corporate sustainability reporting. However, recent regulatory developments have added complexity and administrative burdens, particularly for SMEs in the liquid fuel sector.
Eurofuel calls on the Commission to ensure that simplification efforts result in a more coherent and practical regulatory framework, facilitating compliance rather than imposing additional barriers.
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12 February 2025
Call for action by the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association
Achieving climate neutrality requires a holistic strategy that considers all energy needs. While electrification and other renewable technologies play essential roles, an exclusive focus on these solutions risks leaving significant gaps, particularly for the 20 million households in Europe that rely on liquid fuels for heating.
Many buildings, especially in rural and off-grid areas, are not suitable for electrification due to cost constraints or limited grid connections. Ensuring that these communities are not left behind in the transition to a greener future is crucial.
Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, urges Europe's leaders to recognise our sector as a critical and strategic part of the energy transition and to incorporate it into the Clean Industrial Deal.Download the open letter to policy makers to learn more!
02 December 2024
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 Manufacturers Association) and UPEI (Europe's Independent Fuel Suppliers), publish a brochure 'Heating with Liquid Fuels', urging policymakers to support renewable liquid fuels to meet the EU’s 2030, 2040, and 2050 climate targets.
As the EU focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the associations emphasise that liquid fuels remain essential for rural, off-grid communities, providing an affordable, reliable energy source.
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02 December 2024
Press release - 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 Manufacturers 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.
Their latest publication explains it all: Heating with liquid fuels.
05 June 2024
Eurofuel Policy Priorities 2024-2029
Eurofuel presents its key recommendations to policymakers for the EU institution cycle 2024-2029.
04 June 2024
Eurofuel Press Release on EPBD
Eurofuel welcomes European Parliament's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive