Tag: Building sector
Industries warn against burglary during building renovation
Working on an attic Companies see politics as having an obligation to make binding statements on building renovation. (Photo: imago images / penofoto) Berlin The debate about the heating law…
New EU obligation could overwhelm homeowners
Craftsman applies insulation A proposal by the EU provides for the renovation of the most energy-inefficient buildings – this can quickly become expensive. (Photo: imago images / Westend61) Berlin The…
Conversion instead of new construction: Federal Environment Agency calls for a change in construction
Sustainable Building The Federal Environment Agency calls for “clear priority” for the preservation of buildings. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin When the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) announces the level of…
“The preservation of the stock must be given clear priority”
roofer The authority demands a “clear priority” for the preservation of buildings. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin When the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) announces the level of greenhouse gas emissions…
What are the obligations of homeowners
Berlin The building sector is one of the major CO2 emitters and thus a key area for achieving climate policy goals. More than 80 percent of the heat demand is…
It could be compulsory insurance
Berlin, Frankfort Before the start of the Ministers of Justice Conference this Wednesday, North Rhine-Westphalian Minister of Justice Peter Biesenbach (CDU) is campaigning for compulsory insurance for natural hazards. “The…
It could be compulsory insurance
Berlin, Frankfort Before the start of the Ministers of Justice Conference this Wednesday, North Rhine-Westphalian Minister of Justice Peter Biesenbach (CDU) is campaigning for compulsory insurance for natural hazards. “The…
Saving energy against Putin – which measures can help
Robert Habeck “The cheapest and most efficient contribution to more independence is less energy consumption.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Saving energy in order to become independent of Russian energy: That is…
BDI calls for “Sprinter premium” for speedy renovations
Berlin The Federation of German Industries (BDI) warns the traffic light government against delaying the renovation of buildings. “Politics must finally set the course for the long overdue wave of…
In this way, the energy requirement in buildings can be reduced
Berlin Household energy consumption in Germany is largely based on non-renewable energy sources. Heat and hot water are mainly generated with natural gas and fuel oil. Around half of all…
How the heat transition can work by 2035 – Wuppertal Institute presents a scenario
The building sector is one of the biggest energy guzzlers and climate sinners. A good 75 percent of residential buildings in Germany are equipped with oil or gas heating, and…
Klara Geywitz is facing major challenges
Berlin For Klara Geywitz (SPD), the coalition agreement reads like a specification sheet that is difficult to master. The SPD, the Greens and the FDP have agreed that building and…