Tag: Energy policy
Veronika Grimm is to remain in business for another five years
Veronica Grimm “It’s a mystery to me why a reduction in the electricity tax isn’t being launched right away,” says the economy. (Photo: Federal Statistical Office/BILDKRAF) Berlin Veronika Grimm is…
Class action lawsuits against Stromio attract thousands of ex-customers
Dusseldorf The low-cost electricity providers Stromio and Gas.de are already faced with two private class action lawsuits. The legal techs Rightnow and Veneko want to sue the energy suppliers for…
Class action lawsuits against Stromio attract thousands of ex-customers
Dusseldorf The low-cost electricity providers Stromio and Gas.de are already faced with two private class action lawsuits. The legal techs Rightnow and Veneko want to sue the energy suppliers for…
The key to the energy transition
Germany will only achieve its climate protection goals without the risk of de-industrialization if it strategically plans the need for green hydrogen – also in the course of the accelerated…
How EU countries want to reduce their dependence on gas from Russia
Athens, Rome, Vienna, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm Fear of Russian troops invading Ukraine and the ensuing economic dispute with Moscow have led to gas supply crisis meetings in some European capitals.…
Europe’s energy grids are not ready for Europe’s climate policy
Christopher Herwartz Christoph Herwartz, correspondent in the Handelsblatt office in Brussels, analyzes trends and conflicts, regulatory projects and strategic concepts from the inner workings of the EU. Because anyone interested…
Levels in Germany’s natural gas storage facilities are at an all-time low
Natural gas storage facility in Brandenburg The German storage facilities are currently only 33 percent full. (Photo: Weisflog) Berlin The natural gas storage facilities in Germany are getting emptier. They…
How high inflation is restricting the US’ scope for sanctions
Gas station in California Inflation is driving up gasoline prices in the US. Tough sanctions against Russia are likely to reinforce this development. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin, Brussels Americans have not…
How high inflation is restricting the US’ scope for sanctions
Gas station in California Inflation is driving up gasoline prices in the US. Tough sanctions against Russia are likely to reinforce this development. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin, Brussels Americans have not…
The EU cannot achieve its climate goals without green gas power plants
The EU taxonomy is currently the subject of much discussion. Although it basically came into force at the beginning of this year, its specific form is the subject of heated…
China postpones a central climate target
Coal loading in Shenyang Beijing A huge, brown-black crater opens up. Somewhere on its edge, far in the distance, there are dozens of high-rise buildings – in the face of…
Climate protectors are critical of Habeck’s LNG plans
DUH Managing Director Sascha Müller-Kraenner told the Handelsblatt: “In our opinion, Climate Protection Minister Habeck must deal even more intensively with the question of whether there are alternatives.” The question…
Energy prices: Habeck advocates an immediate surcharge for children
Robert Habeck “It’s primarily fossil inflation, if you will.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) has also spoken out in favor of an immediate surcharge for children…
Macron announces “renaissance of French nuclear power”.
Paris Two months before the French presidential election, Emmanuel Macron presented an energy strategy with massive investments in nuclear power. The head of state announced on Thursday that six new…
Macron announces “renaissance of French nuclear power”.
Emmanuel Macron The French President supports nuclear power. (Photo: AP) Paris French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a massive expansion of nuclear power. Six new nuclear power plants should be…
The generosity of short-time work has side effects
One could get the impression that the left hand of the federal government does not know what the right hand is doing. Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) describes the shortage…
Funding for solar power from farmland planned
Solar system on fields and meadows Solar systems on open spaces are often found on conversion or industrial areas, polluted areas or former military premises. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin…
Tesla and Co. double the electricity demand in the metropolitan region of Berlin
Berlin The transmission system operator 50Hertz surveyed companies and business developers to determine future electricity and hydrogen requirements in its grid area. The main result: In north-eastern Germany, the demand…
RWE is investing four billion euros in NRW
Dusseldorf The energy group RWE wants to invest four billion euros in locations in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia by 2030. This sum is intended to create, among other things,…
EU Commission stops payment to Poland due to unpaid fine
Lignite mining in Turow The Czech Republic had sued Poland for environmental damage before the ECJ, which sentenced Poland to a daily fine of 500,000 euros in September. (Photo: Reuters)…