China’s National Development and Reform Commission, along with the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and four other government agencies, has released an Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development in the Heat Pump Industry.
Source: China Construction News
China’s National Development and Reform Commission, along with the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and four other government agencies, has released an Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development in the Heat Pump Industry. The plan sets ambitious targets for 2030, aiming to boost manufacturing capacity, enhance technological innovation, and improve energy efficiency in key heat pump products by over 20%. It also seeks breakthroughs in core technologies such as high-power, high-temperature heat pumps, efficient compressors, and next-generation refrigerants, while expanding heat pump adoption in buildings and increasing total installed capacity. These initiatives are expected to strengthen the industry’s global competitiveness and accelerate China’s clean energy transition.
A key focus of the plan is expanding heat pump deployment based on local conditions. In the building sector, it encourages the use of air-source heat pumps in cold regions and areas with hot summers and cold winters. It also promotes the large-scale adoption of mid-to-deep geothermal and surface water-source heat pumps to meet heating and cooling needs.
To support clean heating, the plan advocates replacing coal-fired boilers and scattered coal combustion with heat pumps powered by geothermal, water, air, and waste heat sources. Public buildings such as schools, hospitals, hotels, and office buildings are encouraged to install heat pump water heaters, while residential buildings with suitable conditions should consider switching from gas or direct electric water heaters. Additionally, air-source heat pump units must meet or exceed the national energy efficiency standards, with a gradual phase-out of electric auxiliary heating.
The plan also calls for upgrading inefficient heat pumps currently in use. Units that have been operating for over a decade will undergo comprehensive assessments, with outdated and inefficient models phased out. System upgrades will focus on replacing key components—such as compressors, heat exchangers, and control units—optimizing piping layouts, and improving heat dissipation systems to enhance overall efficiency. Integration with existing heating networks and renewable energy sources will also be promoted. Furthermore, the plan supports recycling initiatives to improve the disposal and reuse of decommissioned heat pumps.
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