b"TECHNICIENS EN THERMOPOMPESWhile [industrial heat pump] technology is not new,lenvironnement bti. Par exemple :Les thermopompes she continues, it is seen as a key solution for decarbon- industrielles obtiennent enfin lattention quelles mritent. Les izing industry, especially with EU initiatives like the Cleangrandes industries explorent activement les avenues qui leur Industrial Deal and the Industrial Decarbonisation Acceleratorpermettraient de rduire les missions et les cots nergtiques, Act gaining ground. et les thermopompes offrent un moyen prouv dlectrifier The EU is also seeing success on the residential front. Thisles procdsbasse etmoyenne temprature en utilisant is especially true in countries that support heat pump instal- la chaleur rsiduelle et les nergies renouvelables , explique lations through generous grants, inclusive eligibility, stream- Mlanie Auvray, directrice de la chane dapprovisionnement lined application processes and stable programs. In severalet de la comptitivit de lEHPA.member states, we've observed a drop in heat pump sales, Bien que la technologie [de thermopompe industrielle] which is not only due to fluctuating energy prices and infla- ne soit pas nouvelle, poursuit-elle, elle est perue comme une tion, but also because of inconsistent or short-lived subsidies,solution cl pour dcarboner lindustrie, en particulier grcenotes Auvray. When support schemes lack continuity, theydes initiatives europennes comme le Pacte pour une industrie create uncertainty, prompting consumers to delay decisions orpropre et la loi sur lacclration de la dcarbonation industrielle, opt out altogether.qui gagnent du terrain. The EU's heat pump adoption goals are ambitious.LUE constate que le secteur rsidentiel obtient gale-Nevertheless, they are attainable with an ongoing focus onment du succscet gard. Cela est particulirement vrai policy stability, workforce upskilling and access to affordabledans les pays qui soutiennent linstallation de thermopompes heat pump tech, installation and electricity.par lentremise de gnreuses subventions, dune admis-sibilit inclusive, de processus de demande simplifis et de An Advancing Market programmes stables.Dans plusieurs tats membres, nous As the market for heat pumps evolves, so too does the tech- avons observ une baisse des ventes de thermopompes, qui nology. Manufacturers are continually finding ways to boostnest pas seulement duela fluctuation des prix de lnergie performance, expand applications and bolster heat pumpetlinflation, mais aussides subventions incohrentes ou resilience in the most challenging of Canadian climates.de courte dure, note Mme Auvray. Lorsque les programmes Moreover, heat pumps are finding their way into existingde soutien ne sont pas durables, ils crent de lincertitude, ce dual-fuel systems, providing greater flexibility for consumers,qui incite les consommateursretarder leurs dcisions ouse particularly in locales where cold-climate air-source heatretirer compltement.pumps can now efficiently operate at temperatures as low Les objectifs de l'UE sont ambitieux en matire d'adoption as -35C. de la thermopompe. Ils sont nanmoins atteignables dans DEMANDNEXT-LEVELTANKPROTECTIONDid you know EVERY Bradford White tank-type water heater comes with an extra level of protection? Vitraglas is the only tank lining in the industry featuring Microban antimicrobial technology to help prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew on the surface of the tank lining.LEARN MORE.Microban antimicrobial product protection helps prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew that may affect the product. The built-in antimicrobial properties do not protect users or others from disease-causing organisms. Microban is a registered trademark of Microban Products Company. 2025, Bradford White Corporation. All rights reserved. BWINST0325Summer 2025 Insight15"