Tag: building technology
Heating Act: Business calls for clear decisions
Berlin In view of the ongoing tugging of the traffic light coalition over the Building Energy Act (GEG), displeasure is growing in the economy. “Politicians are facing difficult decisions, but…
How the air heat pump can be installed unobtrusively
home Air source heat pumps can be disguised in such a way that they are hardly noticeable. (Photo: German Heat Pump Association) Dusseldorf Air source heat pumps are popular with…
Great Britain is in danger of failing in the energy transition
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak The government in Great Britain has set itself ambitious goals for the energy transition. (Photo: via REUTERS) London In Great Britain there is no heating…
Energy efficiency is increasing all over the world
Heat pump production at Bosch More than half of the investments last year were in the building sector. (Photo: Getty Images) Paris The International Energy Agency (IEA) sees heat pumps…
Energy efficiency is increasing all over the world
Heat pump production at Bosch More than half of the investments last year were in the building sector. (Photo: Getty Images) Paris The International Energy Agency (IEA) sees heat pumps…
Europe is a pioneer when it comes to energy efficiency
Heat pump production at Bosch More than half of the investments last year were in the building sector. (Photo: Getty Images) Paris The International Energy Agency (IEA) sees heat pumps…
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…
This is how the price of CO2 would affect private households
Cost factor oil heating It could be expensive, especially for families who rely on fossil fuel heating. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Berlin If the liberals have their way, the planned Building…
This is how the price of CO2 would affect private households
Cost factor oil heating It could be expensive, especially for families who rely on fossil fuel heating. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Berlin If the liberals have their way, the planned Building…
Traffic light dispute turns heating law into a test of patience
Heating The traffic light is still arguing about the new heating law. One thing is certain: Consumers have to be prepared for major changes. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The impasse in…
What will my property be worth in the future?
property And how well is the house insulated? Recording with a thermal imaging camera. In fact, it’s a sure-fire success. Old building, three rooms, balcony, floorboards, 500 meters to the…
That answers Habeck to the FDP questions
Berlin This time the questions really got through to Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens). In mid-May it was different. The story about an alleged list of questions by the…
What is my house worth?
property And how well is the house insulated? Recording with a thermal imaging camera. In fact, it’s a sure-fire success. Old building, three rooms, balcony, floorboards, 500 meters to the…
The FDP asked these questions about the heating law – and Habeck answered them like this
Berlin This time the questions really got through to Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens). In mid-May it was different. The story about an alleged list of questions by the…
Bank sees bottlenecks among many property owners
Family under construction (symbol image) For many owners, the energy-related renovation of buildings entails high costs. (Photo: IMAGO / Shotshop) Frankfurt For many of Germany’s house and apartment owners, the…
How high investments in energy efficiency saved the Westerkamp wood mill
Berlin “If we had worked with gas in the energy crisis year 2022, our company would probably not have survived economically,” says Ute Goossens. Goossens is the energy and environmental…
Which rules will apply to the promotion of new heating systems from 2024
Servicing a heat pump The federal government wants to promote the switch to climate-friendly heating systems. (Photo: In Pictures/Getty Images) Berlin The federal government has agreed on a draft law…
Funding for new construction secured until the end of 2023 – increase by 888 million euros
New construction of single-family houses The new construction subsidy provides, among other things, to support families with low and medium incomes in particular in building their own house and at…
Plumbers refuse orders to install gas boilers
oil heating Many homeowners opt for a pure oil or gas boiler for cost reasons. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Anyone who wants to have a new gas boiler installed quickly these…
Electricity for industry and households should become cheaper
Dusseldorf When it is particularly sunny or windy in Germany, there is sometimes more electricity from renewable energies in the grid than is necessary. This puts a strain on the…