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Large heat pumps can provide energy for industrial processes or district heating networks, and there is still potential for improvements.

With high demand for heat pumps and limited funding, individuals are encouraged to prepare early for upcoming subsidies.

A customer reported dissatisfaction with the temperature at Manna La Roosa restaurant, where it was only 15 degrees Celsius, leading to concerns from the restaurant owner about heating challenges due to the winter.

Electricity theft in East Denmark is increasingly impacting energy costs for legitimate consumers, with companies intensifying their efforts to combat the crime.

The support program for the installation of solar panels and heat pumps is now extended to include apartment buildings and municipalities in Latvia.

In January, Latvia experienced a significant increase in electricity consumption and production, marking the highest levels recorded since the spring of 2024.

Latvian households are increasingly adopting heat pumps despite soaring electricity prices, which have reached historical highs this January.

Providers are proposing to restrict heat pump funding in areas with district heating to avoid financial losses as investments in new heating networks are made.

January's extreme cold has significantly increased energy costs, particularly for homes using heat pumps, potentially resulting in electricity bills that are four times higher than usual.

The transition from oil or wood heating to heat pumps may expose home water pipes to a higher risk of freezing due to inadequate ventilation and heat production.

Energy companies in Hamburg are initiating the sale and installation of heat pumps to meet the city's climate goals, with a need for around 8000 new units annually.

The article discusses the growing popularity and implementation of heat pumps in energy-efficient heating systems.

Heat pumps have overtaken gas heating in sales for the first time, driven by government subsidies and low operating costs, making a switch more appealing to buyers.

Former professional football player Christian Beeck has transitioned from sports to the heating industry, where he applies his football experience to his new role in the heat pump market.

The multi-day power outage in Berlin poses a significant danger to heat pumps, as explained by Michael Fabricius from WELT's real estate editorial team on what owners need to pay special attention to.

The recent multi-day power outage in southwest Berlin could cause total damage to certain monoblock heat pumps, with an extreme risk of explosion for some units using propane refrigerant, prompting experts to advise affected individuals on necessary precautions.

UK households with gas boilers might incur a new £30 charge as part of Ed Miliband's upcoming £15 billion Warm Homes Plan aimed at promoting heat pumps.

The authors of the heating law warned of a 'cost trap', stating that gas heating would soon become uneconomical due to rising charges, suggesting heat pumps as a better option, however, data presents a different scenario, creating a dilemma for politics.