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While the installation of heat pumps is currently the subject of heated debate in Germany, the energy mix here and throughout Europe is very diverse.

(Photo: HB, Imago [M])

Dusseldorf It seems bizarre: while millions of people in Europe have to cope with summer heat and droughts, governments are already concerned about the energy supply in the coming winter. The supply situation in Europe has been strained since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In Germany, Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) wants to prevent a gas shortage under all circumstances. It looks good that this will work. The German gas storage facilities are currently more than 84 percent full. This means that the storage target for October 1 of 85 percent, which the Bundestag decided on Habeck’s suggestion, is already in sight.

The Economics Minister failed with his plan to accelerate the heat transition before the summer break by reforming the Building Energy Act (GEG). With the help of the law, the proportion of renewable energy sources for heating is to be increased significantly in the interests of climate protection.

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