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    Bundesverband Wärmepumpe

    from Berlin

    The Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V. (BWP) promotes heat pump technology in Germany. It represents companies across the entire value chain, awards quality seals, and advocates for sustainability and high quality standards. The BWP supports specialized companies and provides information on renewable energies.

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    Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V. (BWP)

    The Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V. (BWP) is a central umbrella organization of the heat pump industry in Germany based in Berlin. Founded in 1993 as the Initiativkreis Wärmepumpe (IWP) e.V., the association was transformed in 2002 into the current Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V.

    Key Products and Services

    The BWP represents the interests of companies along the entire heat pump value chain. Members include manufacturers and distributors of the German heat pump industry, energy supply companies, drilling and supply companies, skilled tradespeople from the fields of HVAC + electrical, energy consultants, planners, experts, architects, and prefabricated house manufacturers.

    • Specialized Heat Pump Company: The BWP awards the quality seal "Specialized Heat Pump Company" to craft businesses that meet high quality standards in the planning, installation, maintenance, and service of heat pump systems. This quality seal serves as a decision-making aid for end customers and ensures comprehensive documentation, regular training of installers, and reliable customer service[2][3].

    • European Quality Seal: The BWP is responsible in Germany for awarding the European quality seal for electrically operated heat pumps, which is under the umbrella of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA). This quality seal ensures a high level of quality and energy efficiency of the heat pumps[1].

    Main Mission and Values

    The main mission of the BWP is to promote and disseminate heat pump technology as a system for harnessing renewable energies for the heating supply of buildings. The association advocates for the use of outside air and shallow geothermal energy as heat sources and informs politics, press, and media about the current status and the ecological as well as economic benefits of heat pump technology[1].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    The BWP has established itself as the sole representative of the entire German heat pump industry and pursues long-term sustainability goals:

    • Promotion of Renewable Energies: The association promotes the dissemination of heat pumps as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional heating systems to reduce CO2 emissions and increase energy efficiency.

    • Quality Standards: By awarding quality seals and promoting specialized companies, the BWP ensures high quality standards in the industry and supports skilled tradespeople and planners in their marketing and advertising efforts.

    • Training and Consulting: The BWP emphasizes the importance of regular training for installers and offers comprehensive consulting for end customers, including support for government funding applications and approval processes[2][3].

    Through these initiatives and measures, the BWP significantly contributes to the sustainable development of the heat pump industry and the reduction of energy consumption and environmental impact.

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