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