Tag: Energy crisis
“Way into the debt trap” – debate about upper limit for overdraft interest flared up again
Withdraw money from checking account Banks grant their customers overdraft facilities up to a certain limit if their checking account is exhausted. The expensive overdraft facilities have increasingly come under…
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…
What to look out for when sharing heating costs with neighbors
Heat pump at the family house When it comes to heat pump sharing, there are numerous regulations to be observed. (Photo: obs) Dusseldorf High energy costs and the climate crisis…
What you should pay attention to in the 2022 annual statement
Settlement of heating costs 2022 According to the consumer centers and the German Tenants’ Association, every second heating bill is incorrect. (Photo: IMAGO/Christian Ohde) Dusseldorf Tenants will receive their heating…
Germany is losing popularity with foreign investors
New Intel factory near Magdeburg The location scores with its central location between the car factories of Volkswagen in Wolfsburg and Tesla in Grünheide. (Photo: Getty Images; Per-Anders Pettersson) Dusseldorf…
Shares, ETF, call money? How to invest wisely in uncertain times
Dusseldorf Investing is currently not an easy task for investors. There are too many factors of uncertainty: banking crisis, high interest rates and even higher inflation, an unclear energy supply.…
In the live stream: Investing in uncertain times
What is the right way for investors to invest in uncertain times? Turnaround in interest rates, inflation, the energy crisis and many other factors make it difficult to find an…
Exceptions when replacing the heating system? Clinics reject Lauterbach’s initiative
Karl Lauterbach The Federal Minister of Health wants clinics to be able to apply for the installation of a new gas heating system under certain circumstances in the future, for…
Special electricity tariffs for heat pumps are worthwhile again
heat pumps This year, the heat pump tariffs have relaxed again with the wholesale price. (Photo: obs) Berlin Many homeowners are faced with the choice of whether to have a…
Why German construction suppliers are drawn to the USA
Cranes at a construction site Relocating production to the USA could currently be worthwhile for construction companies. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf A shortage of skilled workers, delivery problems, strict bureaucratic rules…
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania planned tax protection shield for climate foundation
Manuela Schwesig (SPD) The Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has to justify herself because of the climate foundation. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The state government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania under Prime Minister…
We need subsidized housing for the middle class – A commentary
housing The middle rental price segment is particularly affected by the latest developments. (Photo: dpa) Affordable housing is a central social task of our time. The traffic light coalition has…
Tax revenues fall by four percent in February
Power station and wind turbines The lack of tax revenue is also a consequence of the energy crisis. (Photo: IMAGO/imagebroker) Berlin Federal and state tax revenues fell significantly in February.…
Up to 9000 euros relief for families since the beginning of the crisis
family with two children Low-income families benefit particularly from the measures. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Since the start of the Ukraine war a year ago, the traffic light coalition has put…
These are the stocks where you cash in the most
Helipad on a Petrobras oil platform The group paid an extremely high dividend in 2022. (Photo: Bloomberg) Frankfurt, Dusseldorf Despite inflation, interest rate increases and war: Shareholders can look forward…
The energy crisis is coming, the climate crisis will have to wait – a fatal mistake
coal-fired power station There is no time for the real and urgently needed modernization. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) After a year of energy crisis, great exhaustion is spreading throughout the industry. This…
Dispute over gas and oil – how green does the KfW bank have to be?
Gas power plant in Hanover The state development bank KfW could play a decisive role in the construction of new power plants. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Frankfort The federal government is…
Dispute over gas and oil – how green does the KfW bank have to be?
Gas power plant in Hanover The state development bank KfW could play a decisive role in the construction of new power plants. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Frankfort The federal government is…