Electrified process heat is already cost-competitive with fossil fuel-based heat in many low-temperature applications. A new study finds that for medium-temperature processes, electricity prices must fall further while CO₂ prices need to rise to achieve broad competitiveness.
By Nico Beckert
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
Sales of heat pumps are rising fast. According to the industry association, this does not pose any problems for power grids. However, an expert report on the issue leaves a number of questions unanswered.
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
The majority of homeowners still want subsidies for solar power and heat pumps, according to a recent survey. In contrast, state support for gas-fired power plants is met with disapproval.
By Lisa Kuner
In Germany, taxes and levies on electricity are three and a half times higher than those on gas. This contributes to the fact that fewer heat pumps are used in Germany than in many other European countries.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
