Union calls for an end to uncertainty about heating plans
In view of the violent dispute in the traffic light coalition about the planned heating law, the Union calls for clarity for the citizens. “Even if the operating temperature at the FDP is increased, you should now keep a cool head and provide answers,” said parliamentary group manager Thorsten Frei (CDU) on Thursday of the German Press Agency. “People are worried. You want to know what’s in store for us now? What does it cost?” Not only homeowners are concerned, the plan will also be expensive for tenants.
Frei criticized: “Intrigues, mutual accusations and a never-ending argument – what the federal government is currently doing is reminiscent of the TV soap “Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten”. But with an emphasis on bad times.”
Due to fundamental concerns, the FDP has prevented the draft law that has already been passed by the cabinet from being discussed in the Bundestag this week. It stipulates that from next year every newly installed heating system must be operated with at least 65 percent green energy. This should apply to all owners up to the age of 80. Existing oil and gas heating systems can continue to be operated and broken ones can be repaired. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the switch should be socially cushioned – the details are controversial.