What is EHI?

The association of European Heating Industry was founded on 11 June 2002.
It is the result of the merger of the former CEB, EBA, and AFECI, having a history back into the 1960s.
It brings together the manufacturers of and associations dealing with hot-water heating boilers, burners, water heaters, components.

What does it do?

EHI deals with the needs of the heating market from the point of view of industry. Its scope includes: the European regulatory framework, its implementation, and global aspects relating to the industry.

What are its goals?

promote efficient environmentally friendly heating and hot water systems
encourage the exchange of information and experience amongst the members
represent the members interests towards European, national and worldwide bodies relevant
to the industry
position EHI as key player to EU regulators co-operation with associations in similar fields

How does it work?

EHI acts as a forum for the exchange of views, working by consensus, co-operating towards the regulatory framework (European Directives, standards, codes of practice, guidelines, reports ...).

These have so far addressed topics including :

1989/106 Construction Products Directive (CPD)
1989/336 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
1990/396 Gas Appliances Directive (GAD)
1992/042 Boiler Efficiency Directive (BED
1992/059 Machinery Directive (MD)
1992/075 Energy Consumption Labelling Directive (ECLD)
1993/076 Limiting of CO2 emissions (SAVE)
1997/023 Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
1998/034 Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS)
1998/083 Drinking Water Directive (DWD)
1999/468 Council decision on Comitology
2001/095 General Product Safety Directive (GPS)
2002/091 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPB)
2002/096 Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)Special network access
2005/32 Eco-design of energy using products (EUP)
Kyoto protocol
European Climate Change Programme (ECCP)

EHI liases with national and international regulatory, political, and technical bodies, including the European Commission, the European Parliament, European Regulatory Authorities and others.

EHI also aims at establishing links with similar associations worldwide.

EHI maintains consultative contacts with several other industry associations

As new regulations and standards are developed, EHI seeks to influence such regulatory bodies to ensure that the best interests of its members and the industry are met, in line with the goals of EHI.

Who can join EHI?

EHI membership is open to all sectors of industry involved with the European Heating Industry.
Its members are:

companies with at least one production site in Europe and operating organisations in at least four European countries
European national associations of manufacturers of hot-water heating boilers, burners, water heaters, components,...
Related trade associations from Europe may become associate members

(Please see member list)