Tag: EEG
Abolish the EEG levy “in just a few weeks”.
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner The FDP politician wants to abolish the so-called EEG surcharge as quickly as possible. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner wants to…
When is a solar system on the roof worthwhile for homeowners?
Installation of a solar system Employees of a solar technology company install solar modules. The federal government wants to make the systems on new buildings the norm. But is it…
The abolition of the EEG surcharge is not enough
wind energy According to the German Institute for Economic Research, consumers could have saved 1.7 billion euros in 2021. (Photo: dpa) Cash registers are ringing for wind and solar park…
Christian Lindner indicates an earlier end to the EEG surcharge
Christian Lindner The FDP boss is also in favor of abolishing the EEG surcharge before 2023. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In view of rising energy prices, Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner…
When is a solar system on the roof worthwhile for homeowners?
Frankfurt The goal is ambitious: Around 80 percent of the energy generated in Germany should come from renewable sources by 2030. Solar power will play a key role in ensuring…
When is a solar system on the roof worthwhile for homeowners?
Installation of a solar system Employees of a solar technology company install solar modules. The federal government wants to make the systems on new buildings the norm. But is it…
Countries are pushing for earlier abolition of the EEG surcharge
“The EEG surcharge remains a central point,” said the SPD politician to the Handelsblatt. It must be reduced to zero, which will reduce the price of electricity by around four…
End of the EEG surcharge: climate fund to finance abolition
Berlin The previous plan of the traffic light coalition is clear: At the turn of the year 2022/2023, the levy under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) should be completely…
The quick end of the EEG surcharge
The previous plan of the traffic light coalition is clear: At the turn of the year 2022/2023, the levy under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) should be completely eliminated.…
Germany must become less dependent on raw material imports
Robert Habeck The Economics and Climate Minister spoke in the Bundestag of a worldwide “hunger” for fossil fuels. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin In view of the rising energy prices, Germany has…
Markus Söder rejects Robert Habeck
Markus Söder “Every federal state should play to its strengths.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) rejects the demands of Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) to…
EU Commission insists on the obligation to re-invest subsidies
Steel industry The EU Commission takes the position that companies to which the state grants aid must partly use it to invest in climate protection measures. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The…
Traffic light parties want to use two percent of the land area for wind power
Wind turbines in the southern Black Forest The expansion of onshore wind power is to be accelerated. Generous land designations could help. But the resistance to wind turbines is considerable…
Industry avoided billions in EEG levy payments
Chemical park in Krefeld The companies are said to have used exemption rules for electricity generated with their own power plants. (Photo: Dirk Kruell / laif) Hamburg, Berlin According to…
Altmaier calls for the EEG surcharge to be abolished completely as soon as possible
Peter Altmaier The Federal Minister of Economics wants to completely abolish the EEG surcharge. (Photo: imago images / Political-Moments) Berlin, Düsseldorf Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (CDU) has spoken…
Altmaier calls for the EEG surcharge to be abolished completely as soon as possible
Peter Altmaier The Federal Minister of Economics wants to completely abolish the EEG surcharge. (Photo: imago images / Political-Moments) Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (CDU) has spoken out…
The EEG surcharge will apparently decrease significantly in the coming year
Multiple socket outlet The EEG surcharge, with which consumers promote the expansion of renewable energies, is expected to decrease in 2022. (Photo: imago / Jochen Tack) Berlin According to information…
Interference on the short wave – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
The Union never thought much of “post-heroism”. She was committed to the “heroism of election day”, so she paid homage to Angela Merkel when she was still the queen of…