Tag: building technology
“The boom is over” – the construction minister announces a funding program for the purchase of existing houses
Berlin Federal Construction Minister Klara Geywitz has announced more support for families when buying a house. “We have a lot of old houses and we have a growing need for…
EU renovation obligation – new cost shock for homeowners?
Renovate or not? Many homeowners wonder what rules and costs they will incur. (Photo: imago images/Sabine Gudath) Brussels, Berlin The anger of some homeowners over the heating law recently passed…
“The boom is over” – the construction minister announces a funding program for the purchase of existing houses
Klara Geywitz The minister countered allegations that the recently passed Building Energy Act would lead to the “expropriation” of owners of older properties. (Photo: IMAGO/Daniel Kubirski) Berlin Federal Construction Minister…
German environmental aid criticizes the “mania for demolition” of buildings
Energy & Climate According to DUH, CO2 emissions are reduced by a third when a building is renovated compared to a new one. (Photos: Getty Images, Imago, dpa; Montage: Handelsblatt)…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Comparison of heating shares While the installation of heat pumps is currently the subject of heated debate in Germany, the energy mix here and throughout Europe is very diverse. (Photo:…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Dusseldorf It seems bizarre: while millions of people in Europe have to cope with summer heat and droughts, governments are already concerned about the energy supply in the coming winter.…
CARBON CAPTURE CO2 storage in the middle of Manhattan
new York Coughing, Shane Johnson stands in front of the skyscraper called “Grand Tier”, one of his most recent projects. The location is captivating: right across the street is Lincoln…
This is how municipal heating planning should look like
Berlin The discussion about heat supply in cities and communities is entering the next round. The federal government’s construction and economics ministries want to avoid a fiasco like the one…
How heating with air conditioning is worthwhile
Installation of an air conditioner So-called split air conditioners can often not only cool, but also heat and clean the air of dust and pollen. Dusseldorf As the temperature rises…
How heating with air conditioning is worthwhile
Dusseldorf As the temperature rises in summer, so does the desire for air conditioning. In a recent survey by the comparison portal Verivox, 13 percent of those surveyed said they…
How stable is our power grid?
Dusseldorf The German power grid was one of the most important topics of all last year. The fear of power outages was great, but in the end, despite the problems…
What property owners should know about the EU Buildings Directive
Residential buildings in Berlin Every property owner can have an energy performance certificate issued for their building. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The European Union (EU) wants to reduce the energy consumption…
So you don’t have to bear the costs
heat pump If homeowners are not careful, they will be left with the costs if their heat pump is stolen. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Anyone who currently buys an air heat…
That’s how expensive Germany’s heating systems are
heat accumulator of a heat pump The costs for heating including installation have risen sharply in the past two years. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Within two years, the price of gas…
How Ago Energie revolutionized the industrial heat pump industry
Headquarters of Ago Energy The company brings the heat pump to industry. (Photo: PR) Dusseldorf The company Ago Energie + Anlagen cannot exactly complain about a lack of interest in…
That’s how expensive Germany’s heating systems are
heat accumulator of a heat pump The costs for heating including installation have risen sharply in the past two years. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Within two years, the price of gas…
How Ago Energie revolutionized the industrial heat pump industry
Headquarters of Ago Energy The company brings the heat pump to industry. (Photo: PR) Dusseldorf The company Ago Energie + Anlagen cannot exactly complain about a lack of interest in…
New heating is funded with up to 21,000 euros – if the heating law comes into force
New building with heat pump The governing coalition wants to promote the installation of climate-friendly heating systems. (Photo: IMAGO/Rene Traut) Berlin The parliamentary groups of SPD, Greens and FDP have…
Traffic light factions specify funding for heating replacement
New building with heat pump The governing coalition wants to promote the installation of climate-friendly heating systems. (Photo: IMAGO/Rene Traut) Berlin The parliamentary groups of SPD, Greens and FDP have…
Traffic light factions specify funding for heating replacement
New building with heat pump The governing coalition wants to promote the installation of climate-friendly heating systems. (Photo: IMAGO/Rene Traut) Berlin The parliamentary groups of SPD, Greens and FDP have…