Habeck discusses his heating legislation - I exceeded my limits
Recently, Minister of Economics Robert Habeck, at a celebration in honor of the 75th year of the Basic Law, acknowledged that the Heating Act's implementation went beyond the intended goals when discussing how we'll keep warm in the future.
Habeck elaborated during a Q&A session, "The debate over the Building Energy Act, or how we'll heat in the future, was a test to see how much society can tolerate climate protection if it becomes specific."
This controversial piece of legislation has been a subject of debate for quite some time. It took effect on January 1, 2024, after months of argument within the coalition government and opposition. The backlash centered around the responsibility for the costs associated with the modifications of heating systems.
As early as a year ago, Habeck acknowledged that the Heating Act was one extra law too many. Today, his stance was even more forthright.
There were numerous changes made to this law, and eventually, it passed in a significantly diminished form.
▶︎ After 2024, newly installed heating systems need to operate using at least 65% renewable energy. Typically, conventional oil and gas heating systems fail to meet this requirement.
This regulation initially applies to new buildings. In the coming years, it will also apply to current buildings.
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Source: symclub.org
