The 14th International Energy Agency (IEA) Heat Pump Conference, held in Chicago under the theme ‘Heat Pumps – Resilient and Efficient,’ concluded on a high note with a resounding call for accelerated action in combating climate change and securing energy supply. The conference, which spanned five days and brought together about 400 attendees from 25 countries, served as a crucial platform for discussing the latest advancements in heat pump technologies and fostering collaboration among policymakers, innovators, investors, academia, and researchers. Heat pumps, identified by the IEA as the key heating solution to help meet climate targets, took center stage at the conference. Participants engaged in insightful workshops attended a wide range of presentations by researchers from around the world, and actively participated in poster sessions, fostering the exchange of valuable knowledge on market trends, policies, and standards related to heat pump technologies.
During the closing ceremony, the chairman of the Technology Collaboration Programme on Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT TCP), Stephan Renz, announced the location of the next conference in 2026. The 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 26 to 29, 2026, further highlighting Europe’s commitment to advancing sustainable heating and cooling solutions.
The successful 14th IEA Heat Pump Conference in Chicago signifies the growing momentum and global consensus around the urgent need for resilient and efficient heat pump technologies. With attendees spanning the realms of policymaking, research, innovation, and investment, the conference has further solidified heat pumps’ position as a pivotal technology in transforming our energy systems and driving the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon future.
Post time: Jul-18-2023
