For respective years now, the European Union has accelerated a green transition aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. After the decision to ban the sale of combustion cars from 2035, it was time for another change – the gradual withdrawal of gas heating. This article explains precisely what has changed since the fresh regulations and how to prepare for the coming changes.
New EU Directive 2024/1275: The ban comes from the fresh EU Directive 2024/1275, which aims at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. We calm down, there will be no work to immediately replace existing gas furnaces. fresh regulations will first include only recently built houses and will only be expanded in time.
The amendments will be introduced gradually: Changes will be introduced gradually, at different dates for fresh and existing buildings. The rules are to apply until 2040. Most likely the ban will only apply to buildings which usage only gas boilers – support devices, e.g. in combination with a heat pump, can stay legal.
The story of the ban on gas furnaces: No, the ban on the usage of gas furnaces since 2025 has not entered into force – it is simply a story that frequently appears in the media. From 2025, EU countries, including Poland, will not be able to finance gas heating projects.
Alternatives for gas heating: Although the resignation of gas heating raises concerns, this does not happen overnight. The EU gives time to prepare for change and the alternatives available – specified as heat pumps or biomass – can be not only more ecological but besides more profitable in the long term.
Benefits of opting out of gas heating: No – the ban applies only to fresh buildings. No, from 2025 EU associate States will not be able to finance gas heating projects. Yes – heat pumps or biomass can be more profitable in the long term, especially erstwhile combined with photovoltaics and co-financing. Yes, if you have your own power origin – e.g. photovoltaic panels.
Figures: According to the European Commission's data, 85% of the energy utilized in the European Union comes from fossil sources, contributing to climate change. In Poland, over 70% of households usage gas heating, which means that changes in regulations will have a crucial impact on our country.
Conclusions: Resigning gas heating is an crucial step towards green transition. Although it may be of concern, the EU gives time to prepare for change, and available alternatives can be more ecological and cost-effective.
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Breakthrough: Prohibition of gas heating in Poland
