According to a survey, 97% of mayors in Germany cite a lack of local grid connections as a problem. In many places, local governments are actively involved in climate action, but in some cases they are being held back by new political majorities.
By Kai Schöneberg
Municipalities are neglecting social considerations in heat plans that they have completed to date. Their quality varies significantly, but the potential for heating grids could be higher than expected, according to a study by the Climate Neutrality Foundation.
By Lukas Bayer
A new study suggests that the need to insulate buildings is less important than currently planned, says the Climate Neutrality Foundation. The additional energy requirement of old buildings is insignificant, the study claims. This has sparked widespread opposition.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The heating transition has “long been a reality” in new residential construction: According to BDEW, three quarters of all detached and semi-detached houses completed last year are heated with heat pumps.
By Kai Schöneberg
