Tag: Energy policy
Healthy companies should not receive any money
Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Alliance 90/Greens) “There are talks with some companies.” (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Berlin In the traffic light coalition, the voices in favor of changes to the…
German industry in the energy price trap
High energy costs The German economy is preparing for tough months. Dusseldorf, Berlin The dramatically rising prices for electricity and gas are becoming an ever greater competitive disadvantage for companies…
Gas and electricity prices: Industry in the struggle for survival
Power poles and wind turbines around the Neurath coal-fired power plant The rise in gas and electricity prices in Germany is hitting the energy-intensive industry hard. (Photo: IMAGO/Panama Pictures) The…
German industry in the energy price trap
High energy costs The German economy is preparing for tough months. Dusseldorf, Berlin The dramatically rising prices for electricity and gas are not only bringing more and more companies in…
German industry in the energy price trap
High energy costs The German economy is preparing for tough months. Dusseldorf, Berlin The dramatically rising prices for electricity and gas are not only bringing more and more companies in…
In the energy crisis, the party shows its double standards
Economics Minister Habeck (left) and Baden-Württemberg’s Prime Minister Kretschmann “Even the washcloth is a useful invention” – Kretschmann had to take criticism for his tips for saving energy. (Photo: IMAGO/Political…
How the expansion can succeed
hydrogen filling station Hydrogen at the fuel pump of a hydrogen fueling station that has not yet gone into operation. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Future technology without tailwind: There have been…
Record electricity prices ensure a jump in profits for the energy company
Duisburg-Walsum power plant The low water has caused problems for the coal companies in recent weeks. (Photo: Bloomberg/Getty Images) Dusseldorf While some energy companies are struggling to survive as a…
Germany and Canada sign hydrogen agreement
Stephenville, Toronto Germany and Canada are officially hydrogen partners. The governments of the two countries signed a declaration on Tuesday to establish a German-Canadian hydrogen alliance. The first deliveries are…
Eon and Uniper want to source green ammonia from Canada
Dusseldorf The energy companies Eon and Uniper want to promote decarbonization by purchasing green ammonia from Canada. Eon and Uniper announced that the companies signed letters of intent with the…
How the gas crisis overshadows Habeck’s future issues
Berlin This is how Robert Habeck would like to see himself more often in the office of Economics and Climate Protection Minister: The Green politician is standing late Sunday evening…
These eleven companies want money from the levy
gas storage Eleven companies want to receive the money from the gas surcharge. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Of the eleven companies that have applied for compensation payments via the gas levy,…
These eleven companies want money from the levy
gas storage Eleven companies want to receive the money from the gas surcharge. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Of the eleven companies that have applied for compensation payments via the gas levy,…
Scholz and Habeck looking for hydrogen and gas in Canada
Berlin, Dusseldorf, Toronto The town in Newfoundland in eastern Canada has just 6,000 inhabitants. But Stephenville is to become the scene for the conclusion of an agreement that may be…
Habeck excludes longer Akw running times to save gas
Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck The decision on extended operating times for German nuclear power plants is still pending. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck has…
Wolfgang Kubicki promotes the opening of Nord Stream 2
FDP Vice Wolfgang Kubicki The FDP politician proposes opening the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Berlin “We should open Nord Stream 2 as soon as possible to fill our gas storage…
It is also possible without a gas surcharge
gas stove Distortions in the gas market often have negative consequences. (Photo: REUTERS) The anger about the gas surcharge is a very German problem. One of the reasons why the…
Federal Minister of Justice Buschmann wants to speed up court processes
All ministries are called upon to develop reforms. Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann (FDP) has now submitted his proposal. He wants to ensure that important energy and infrastructure projects…
Producer prices are rising at record speed
power pole High energy prices are driving producer prices up further. (Photo: IMAGO/Michael Gstettenbauer) Wiesbaden In Germany, the prices for commercial products are again rising at record speed. Fueled by…
Federal Minister of Justice Buschmann wants to speed up court processes
All ministries are called upon to develop reforms. Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann (FDP) has now submitted his proposal. He wants to ensure that important energy and infrastructure projects…