Fresh news from the world of gas boilers

1. EU: termination of financing for fossil boilers from 2025

   • The European Commission has issued guidance stating that as of January 1, 2025, no state or EU funding can be provided for the installation of new, standalone fossil fuel boilers (e.g., gas, oil, coal). Energy+2ManagEnergy+2

   • This step is part of the new, revised Energy Efficiency in Buildings Directive (EPBD). Energy

   • At the same time, support can still be provided for hybrid heating systems, if they operate significantly with renewable energy sources. Energy+1

2. Phasing out fossil boilers in the medium term: 2040 target date

   • Under the EPBD amendment, the EU expects that the complete phase-out of fossil fuel boilers could occur around 2040. BUILD UP+1

   • Although the 2040 target is not necessarily binding for all member states, it provides guidance for national phase-out plans. European Parliament

3. Denmark slows down the phase-out of gas boilers

   • In Denmark, political organizations are concerned that the phase-out of fossil gas heating has slowed down. Rådet for Grøn Omstilling

   • This could hinder the EU's overall fossil heating phase-out goals, especially in Central and Eastern European models.

4. Many fossil boilers may remain in use

   • A research report warns: without new incentives, up to 50 million new fossil boilers could be installed within the EU by 2040. Carbon Pulse

   • This could pose a serious risk to the EU's climate goals if the transition to renewable or hybrid systems does not happen quickly enough.

5. UK backtracks – no complete ban by 2035

   • The British government announced in early 2025: it will abandon the complete ban on gas boilers by 2035, thus not forcing every homeowner to switch to a new heating system. The Guardian

   • At the same time, the British "Future Homes Standard" is expected to continue to impose stricter requirements on the heating efficiency of new buildings. euronews

What does all this mean for owners of gas boiler systems and the industry?

• The termination of subsidies is likely to curb the installation of new fossil boilers, especially where state/EU funding is crucial.

• The hybrid systems (e.g., boiler + heat pump or solar component) will gain value, as they will still be eligible for support.

• Long-term prospects indicate that fossil boilers will gradually be phased out over time, but the process may vary significantly from country to country.

• Gas boiler manufacturers and installers will need to adapt to the new political and market environment – for example, more hybrid or hydrogen-compatible boilers are expected to be developed.