- Duration:01/11/2025- 31/10/2028
- Funding programme(s):LIFE
- Budget: 1,841,898.00€
- Countries involved: Netherlands; Greece; Austria; France; Luxembourg; Belgium; Ireland.
- Partners:Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy (IEECP); Hebes Intelligence Single Member I.K.E.; AEE - Institut fur Nachhaltige Technologien; Engie; R2M Solution; Findustrial GmbH; Enersave Capital SARL; Centre for Renewable Energy Source and Saving; European Heat Pump Association (EHPA); Noel Lawler Green Energy Solutions Limited.
HP Subscribe
Up-scaling High-Quality Heat Pump Installations in Leased Buildings via a Subscription Model and Cost-Effective Market Incentives
HP SUBSCRIBE is an EU-funded LIFE project that aims to scale up the deployment of high-performance heat pumps in leased commercial and public buildings through an innovative Heat Pumps on Subscription (HPoS) model. This approach addresses key barriers such as the landlord-tenant split incentive, high upfront costs, and the complexity of replacing fossil-fuel systems.
The project will test and demonstrate the model through pilot initiatives in France, Austria and Greece, while also supporting market uptake in Ireland by linking existing heat-pump plans with providers and financiers. In parallel, HP SUBSCRIBE will explore regulatory enablers, such as white certificates and demand-response schemes, to enhance the financial viability and wider adoption of HPoS across Europe.
What are heat pumps?
The primary goal of HP SUBSCRIBE is to facilitate the expansion of heat pump deployment across leased commercial and public buildings in Europe.
Heat pumps are highly efficient heating and cooling systems that transfer heat from the surrounding air, ground or water rather than producing it through combustion. As a result, they can deliver three to four units of heat for every unit of electricity consumed, making them significantly more efficient than conventional fossil fuel based heating systems.
For businesses and facility operators, this efficiency translates into average annual energy and cost savings of around 30-50% , depending on building characteristics, insulation levels and energy prices. In larger commercial buildings with high heating and hot water demand, these savings can lead to substantial reductions in operating costs and improved budget predictability over time.
In addition to financial benefits, heat pumps help organisations reduce carbon emissions, support compliance with climate and energy regulations, and contribute to corporate sustainability goals. Their ability to provide both heating and cooling through a single system also simplifies building services, improves indoor comfort for occupants, and reduces maintenance requirements, making heat pumps a reliable and future ready solution for business facilities.
