Germany’s parliament has passed a contentious heating law that scraps a requirement introduced under the previous coalition for new building heating systems to derive at least 65% of their energy from renewable sources.
Details of the New Law
The new law will require new gas and oil systems to gradually blend in climate-neutral fuels from 2029, increasing their level from 10% to 60% by 2040. The government’s plan envisages heating fuels becoming fully climate-neutral by 2045, in line with Germany’s broader climate goals.
Critics of the new legislation, including environmental groups and opposition lawmakers, say the changes weaken climate protections and could slow the shift away from fossil fuels in the building sector. The government says the changes will give homeowners greater freedom in choosing heating systems and simplify rules introduced by the previous administration.
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