Regulations.

Author(s) : DUCRUET C., EDLINGER M. L., ARMSTRONG S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

After a brief, accurate definition of a heat pump, the paper presents the basic parameters involved in heat-pump development. These parameters are: availability of heat-pump technology; economic incentives; political decisions; trained contractors and retailers; end-user awareness; general acceptance of different stakeholders. A short review of the situation in various European countries is presented, with a special focus on geothermal potential. The development of heat pumps in France, with EDF and ADEME as the main players, is investigated.

Details

  • Original title: Regulations.
  • Record ID : 2002-3133
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Eur. Heat Pump News - n. 2-4
  • Publication date: 2001/12
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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