Baku:Azerbaijan will transition to electric heat pumps in residential and commercial buildings by 2035, as reported by APA.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, this initiative is part of “Azerbaijan’s Long-Term Low-Carbon Development Strategy.” The strategy outlines a target for the electrification of natural gas-powered equipment and the transition to electric heat pumps in existing buildings by the specified year.
The planned measures include establishing regulations that mandate electric heat pumps in all new buildings. Additionally, the strategy supports the use of renewable electricity to operate these heat pumps and promotes their installation in both urban and rural areas.