In recent years, problems with a supplier have led to a steep rise in the price of offshore wind turbines. An expert recommends expanding production capacity.
By Nico Beckert
Why is the ban on fossil fuel heating systems being lifted starting in 2045? How will these plans affect future emissions? And how were the alleged savings calculated? The German government has no answers to these questions concerning the Building Energy Act.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The draft of the Building Modernization Act has been released. In addition to previously announced provisions, it includes, for the first time, specific targets for the subsequent stages of the “bio-staircase.” However, it does not specify an end date for the use of fossil fuels.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) has unveiled funding guidelines for the next round of CO₂ difference contracts. Process heat and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are now eligible for funding. Repayments are to be capped, and companies will be required to decarbonize at a slower pace.
By Nico Beckert
The draft Building Modernization Act implements the EU Building Directive but leaves key requirements unaddressed. The required renovation pathway for residential buildings is missing; and for nonresidential buildings, Germany is making use of every possible exemption.
By Manuel Berkel
The CDU/CSU and SPD have announced an agreement on tenant protection in the German Building Energy Act: If landlords install gas heating systems, they will be required to cover half of the costs associated with the CO₂ price, grid fees and biogas. However, key details are still missing – such as what percentage of the energy will come from biogas.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The director of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) views the TAFF conference as an important starting point for advancing the global phase-out of fossil fuels.
By Alexandra Endres
Heat waves, droughts and floods have become so commonplace due to climate change that they are often overlooked in the news. In Climate.Table, you’ll find a monthly selection of extreme weather events from around the world.
By Kai Schöneberg
In an interview with Table.Briefings, Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider says that the only remaining issue in the action plan for the National Circular Economy Strategy is public procurement.
By Caspar Dohmen
