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
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
Schools, universities and clinics are suffering from a refurbishment backlog. Several associations and trade unions are calling for these buildings to be refurbished in a climate-neutral way using special funds.
By Kai Schöneberg
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
