INTIEAGermany · Germany's 2nd Amendment to the Building Energy Act (GEG) - phase-out of fossil fuelsPolicyIn force

Germany's 2nd Amendment to the Building Energy Act (GEG) - phase-out of fossil fuels

In 2023, German Federal Government approved amendments to the Building Energy Act for new heating systems to use at least 65% renewable energy from 2024 onwards and for fossil fuels to phase out from heating by Jan 2045 in line with its climate-neutrality target.The ban will…

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Country / jurisdiction: Germany · Year: 2023 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary

In 2023, German Federal Government approved amendments to the Building Energy Act for new heating systems to use at least 65% renewable energy from 2024 onwards and for fossil fuels to phase out from heating by Jan 2045 in line with its climate-neutrality target.The ban will initially apply to new buildings, existing buildings will still allow a gas system until the deadline for municipalities to submit a heat plan (2026 for large cities and 2028 for towns). New gas boilers will continue to be allowed to be installed, if these boilers are operated with renewable gas, including hydrogen and biomethane.

Official source: https://www.recht.bund.de/bgbl/1/2023/280/regelungstext.pdf?__blob=publicationFile

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