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February 5th, 2026

Building Energy Act: Reform could violate the constitution

A new report warns that proposed amendments could have far-reaching consequences, arguing that a weakening of climate protections would not be legally sound.

By Marc Winkelmann

08.03.2024, Gaszähler im Privathaushalt, Links der Zähler, rechts der Hauptabsperrhahn an der Hausanschluss-Wand.

Feature | Building Energy Act

December 16th, 2025

German Building Energy Act (GEG): Why there is hardly any legal prospect of a repeal

Following a coalition committee meeting, a new timetable and new responsibilities for the previously announced amendment to the GEG have emerged. A repeal of the 65% rule for renewables without any substitution, which the CDU is pushing for, could fail due to EU requirements.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Feature | Building Energy Act

December 4th, 2025

Building Energy Act: Lobby association fighting for gas heating with misleading figures

The political battle over the Building Energy Act is heating up. A lobby association claims that the GEG reform has increased CO₂ emissions are based on a false interpretation of official figures, while the heating association presents a distorted picture of the industry’s situation. A fact check.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

News | Building Energy Act

November 11th, 2025

Building Energy Act: Coalition heading for new conflict

The CDU/CSU wants to abolish the 65% renewables requirement for new heating systems, while the SPD has so far remained committed to it. The outcome of the dispute remains to be seen.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

News | Building Energy Act

November 4th, 2025

German Building Energy Act: Schneider sticks to 65% renewables target

The Economics Minister would like to weaken the Building Energy Act. However, the Environment Minister has now made it clear that this is not an option for him.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

News | Hydrogen

October 14th, 2025

Hydrogen heating: Fraunhofer predicts high costs

Heating with hydrogen would result in significantly higher costs for private households. This is the conclusion of a recent study.

By Lisa Kuner

Opinion | Building sector

September 9th, 2025

Housing is the cornerstone of a climate-social society

Between cold bridges and rent explosion – an expert from the think tank Zukunft Klimasozial explains why housing has long since become a key issue of climate action and social justice.

By Astrid Schaffert