Comments and evidence have been requested as the EU develops plans to transition to clean heating and cooling systems while ensuring energy securityThe European Commission is asking the public and industry stakeholders for feedback as it prepares its Heating and Cooling Strategy in 2026. Plans to decarbonise the region’s heating and cooling will include promoting energy efficient solutions, addressing inefficiencies in the market and an action plan on geothermal energy. The commission said the strategy aimed to achieve a “cost-effective transition to clean heating and cooling” through better integration while ensuring bills remain affordable. The Heating and Cooling Strategy will support broader policy frameworks and local and national levels, explained the commission, as well as addressing problems not directly covered by current legislation. The commission said 70% of the EU’s heating came from fossil fuels, with the share of renewables growing “very slowly”.