Germany’s heating law faces uncertainty as coalition plans major rollback
Homeowners, industry, and tradespeople are currently investing in heat pumps. However, the center-right coalition is planning to scrap the heating law, which goes against these investments. Britta Haßelmann, co-leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, has spoken out against this move.
Britta Haßelmann believes scrapping the law sends the wrong signal to investors and consumers. She argues that it could hinder the transition to renewable energy sources. Currently, there is no official plan to abolish Germany’s heating law. Instead, existing laws like the Gebäudeenergiegesetz (GEG) and das Wärmeplanungsgesetz (WPG) are being developed and implemented. The responsible authority is the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK).
Despite the coalition's plans, Haßelmann's warning highlights the potential impact on the heating sector and the shift towards greener energy. The future of Germany's heating law remains uncertain.
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