About Us

Heat Pumps Watch is the independent voice for the future of heating.

Though still very young, the organisation is actively growing and already working on its first projects. We deliver well-founded analyses and clear guidance on heat pump technology and the overall transition, led by an acclaimed founder with deep scientific knowledge and communication expertise.

The quality and relevance of our work are strategically supported by a first-class Advisory Board, comprising five prominent individuals. These experts represent critical views across international NGOs, science, communication, industry, research, and end-users, ensuring the breadth of our perspective.

Our ultimate mission is to sustainably change consumer attitudes by delivering reliable knowledge on heat pumps to all target groups.

Meet the professionals driving heat pump innovation.

International Academia & NGO Perspective

Jan Rosenow

why i support heat pumps watch:
"Heat pumps are the key technology for climate-friendly buildings. Heat Pumps Watch plays a very important role by raising awareness and driving the discussion constructively."

Jan Rosenow is a Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford and leads the Energy Programme at the Environmental Change Institute. He is a Jackson Senior Research Fellow at Oriel College, Oxford. Additionally, Jan is a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge and a Senior Advisor at the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP). As a leading expert in energy policy, efficiency, and electrification, he advises governments and organizations, including the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, and the International Energy Agency. His work has significantly shaped energy and climate policies and has been published in outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, The Economist, and the BBC. In recognition of his work, he was awarded the title of most-read thought leader in the energy transition in 2024.

End Users

Tanja Loitz

why i support heat pumps watch:
"Every day, homeowners in our co2online community decide which system they want to use to heat their homes. Well-founded expert information with the latest data from HPW is invaluable for our channels and content factory."

Loitz is a co-founder and managing director of the non-profit consultancy co2online gGmbH. Its goal is to support private households in saving energy and reducing their CO2 emissions through digital tools and services (e.g., through the energy-saving calculator or the heating mirror). For her commitment and work with co2online, she has received multiple awards, including the German Environmental Prize (on behalf of co2online). Tanja Loitz is considered a key figure in Germany regarding the digital implementation of climate protection strategies in the private sector.

Industry

Thomas Nowak

why i support heat pumps watch:
"The heat pump market will grow rapidly in the coming months and years, and we will see several different solutions emerge. Growth and variety need a bit of structure, and I am convinced that Heat Pumps Watch can provide that. I am happy to support Marek in this endeavour and to serve as a radar for topics that may need his attention."

Thomas is a long-term (renewable) energy enthusiast. Apart from closely following the energy transition in both the electricity and heating sectors, he is the owner of a heat pump, a PV power plant, and a building in which both peacefully cooperate. Currently, Thomas represents the Swedish scale-up Qvantum Industries as Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs, aiming to position heat pumps as a viable solution for multi-family buildings. Before his current position, Thomas led the European Heat Pump Association as Secretary General. For nearly 18 years, he represented the industry at European institutions and shaped it to become the impact-driven representation of the sector in Brussels.

Communication

Anja Floetenmeyer-Woltmann

why i support heat pumps watch:
"The heat transition is not just a technical project, but also a matter of trust. Transparency and reliable data are prerequisites for good decisions – in politics, planning, and communication. I support Heat Pumps Watch because well-founded insights and clear signals make a difference."

Strategist for heat transition communication, EU Climate Pact Ambassador, System Accelerator, member of the EU Heat Pump Accelerator Platform Advisory Board. Anja Floetenmeyer-Woltmann distills complex topics like the heat transition into clear messages – strategically, target group-oriented, and implementation-focused. She develops formats that make technical solutions compatible and enhance political communication. As a strategic advisor for the nationwide "Week of the Heat Pump 2024," she has developed the central communication content. Currently, she is responsible for the nationwide heat pump information days in ten model municipalities, starting in October 2025.

Research, Development & Science

Peter Schossig

why i support heat pumps watch:
"The heat transition is not just a technical project, but also a matter of trust. Transparency and reliable data are prerequisites for good decisions – in politics, planning, and communication. I support Heat Pumps Watch because well-founded insights and clear signals make a difference."

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Schossig is a leading figure in German energy research and an expert in heat and buildings. He leads the "Heat and Buildings" division at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and primarily researches heat pumps and thermal energy storage. Since 2024, he has also held the newly established professorship "Technologies for Climate-Friendly Buildings and Districts" at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). He also contributes his expertise to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Meet the professionals driving heat pump innovation.

HPW Founder & Executive Director

Marek Miara

why i support heat pumps watch:
"After over two decades in research, management, and communication at Fraunhofer ISE, I am convinced: The greatest hurdle in the heating transition is not technical; it lies in trust. Heat Pumps Watch is my personal answer: We translate science into clarity and use independent facts to create a solid foundation for end-user decisions."

Dr.-Ing. Marek Miara is a leading heat pump expert whose career has been shaped by over 22 years at Fraunhofer ISE. His career is defined by the combination of scientific depth, strategic management, and outstanding communication talent. He is currently working as "Business Developer Heat Pumps."He laid his academic foundation with master's degrees from Wrocław University of Science and Technology (2000) and the University of Kassel (2004), and completed his doctorate in 2014 at Wrocław University of Science and Technology.He was responsible for international EU projects and, as "Operating Agent," led the IEA HPT Projects 50 and 62, which intensively dealt with the global application of heat pumps in multi-family buildings. Nationally, he is active as the Curator of the Heat Pump and Refrigeration Technology research field within the BMWK Energy Research Network.He serves as Vice Chairman of the German Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Association (DKV), is a board member of the European Heat Pump Association (ehpa), and a co-founder of the Polish Heat Pump Association (PORT PC).

Furthermore, he contributes his knowledge as a member of Scientists for Future Germany.As a sought-after speaker, moderator, and explainer, he uses his broad media experience (numerous appearances on television, radio, and in the press) to communicate complex technical facts from research in a target-group-oriented and understandable manner. This outstanding ability to create trust and clarity is the core of his mission to promote the fact-based heating transition.His exceptional commitment and influence on market development have been honored multiple times: These include the Renergy Award in the category "Outstanding Personality in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency," the award from the Polish Heat Pump Association PORTPC for his contribution to the market development of heat pumps in Poland, and the "Trendsetter" prize (2023) from the GLOBEnergia organization for his significant influence on the energy and construction sectors.