
Geothermal energy: How Germany wants to facilitate its use
A new bill is intended to facilitate the use of geothermal energy in Germany. Some permits will become superfluous; others will be issued more quickly.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
A new bill is intended to facilitate the use of geothermal energy in Germany. Some permits will become superfluous; others will be issued more quickly.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
Because more coal-fired power plants are being taken off the grid than necessary due to market factors, the Federal Network Agency does not have to order any forced closures this year.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
The state-owned NOW GmbH is to focus on e-mobility instead of hydrogen and fuel cells in the future. The previous managing director, who was considered a hydrogen fan, will be replaced.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
Until now, electricity customers in areas with a lot of renewable energy have paid higher prices due to the need to expand the grid. A new regulation should create more fairness from next year.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
Die staatseigene NOW GmbH soll sich künftig statt auf Wasserstoff und Brennstoffzellen auf E-Mobilität konzentrieren. Der bisherige Geschäftsführer, der als Wasserstoff-Fan galt, wird abgelöst.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
Weil marktgetrieben mehr Kohlekraftwerke vom Netz gehen als erforderlich, muss die Bundesnetzagentur in diesem Jahr keine zwangsweisen Stilllegungen anordnen.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
Bisher zahlen die Stromkunden in Gebieten mit viel erneuerbaren Energien wegen des notwendigen Netzausbaus höhere Preise. Eine neue Regelung soll vom nächsten Jahr an mehr Gerechtigkeit schaffen.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
Das BMWK unterstützt jetzt auch kleinere Unternehmen beim Klimaschutz. Neben Maßnahmen zur Emissionsvermeidung werden auch CCS und CCU gefördert.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
The BMWK now also supports smaller companies in climate protection. In addition to measures to avoid emissions, CCS and CCU are also being promoted.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
Many German ministries are glad their funds in the CTF will remain untouched. However, it remains to be seen whether the entire fund will be spent. After all, the Climate and Transformation Fund is nine billion euros short – and there are no clear plans where to get the money from. The Ministry of Finance is counting on having enough money left over somewhere.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt