Question 5304 — energy and fuels

Summary

Mrs Anne Le Hénanff draws the attention of the Minister of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, Sea and Fisheries to the European Commission's project aimed at strengthening environmental standards for heating systems. On February 24, 2025, the European Commission decided to postpone the presentation of a bill, initially planned to enter into force in 2027, aimed at banning the sale of wood stoves and heating appliances considered too polluting. This text could have had major repercussions on the 7 million French households using wood heating. Although a total ban is no longer on the agenda, significant changes are looming for owners of wood heating appliances because the European Commission still wishes to review the standards governing carbon emissions. fine particles from domestic heating appliances. It is not so much the laudable objective as the methods of implementation and the impact on consumers that raise concerns. Although we do not yet know the details of the new regulations, we already know that they will tighten environmental standards with stricter requirements on the emission rates of pollutants, in particular fine particles and carbon monoxide. carbon, or even the obligation of a minimum energy efficiency for wood heating appliances. These requirements will de facto lead to the revision of the evaluation criteria for heating appliances with possible obsolescence of certain equipment not meeting the new standards. Also, current owners of wood heating systems are naturally worried about the consequences of this future regulation because Old or inefficient wood stoves, traditional open fireplaces or even inserts and closed fireplaces that do not meet the new emission standards will be the first to be affected. Compliance will necessarily entail significant costs for replacing non-compliant devices or upgrading existing installations. Finally, it is a safe bet that the prices of certified firewood compliant with the new standards will experience increases. If there are several national financial aids such as MaPrimeRenov' or local ones, they should enable anticipation of these new standards. It is also appropriate that the 7 million French people with wood heating be informed of these future developments and supported. Also, she would like to know what France's position is on this future project. and how the Government intends to inform and support, including financially, the consumers concerned.

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