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EU Bypasses Private AC Rules, Focuses on Renovation, Heat Adaptation

7/2/2026

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said the European Commission will not set rules for private-home air-conditioning and will focus on building renovation and energy-efficiency.
June heatwaves that killed 1,300 people in Europe prompted lawmakers Lena Schiling and Ondrej Knotek to demand heat-adaptation and cooling for groups.
The Commission will unveil an Electrification Action Plan next month to boost power for heating and cooling.
France’s Rally proposes an air-conditioner rollout before the 2027 election.

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said the European Commission will not set rules for private-home air-conditioning and will focus on building renovation and energy-efficiency.
June heatwaves that killed 1,300 people in Europe prompted lawmakers Lena Schiling and Ondrej Knotek to demand heat-adaptation and cooling for groups.
The Commission will unveil an Electrification Action Plan next month to boost power for heating and cooling.
France’s Rally proposes an air-conditioner rollout before the 2027 election.