Summary
New law drops mandatory renewables, allows households to keep existing boilers
Industry federation welcomes move as a boost for investment and construction
Greens’ Katherina Droege criticizes the change as abandoning climate targets
The German government agreed on Wednesday to scrap a contentious heating law and introduce measures to boost long-term power generation capacity, as it pledged to push ahead with a package of reforms aimed at reviving the struggling economy.
India’s PM Modi Cuts Convoy Size By 50% To Save Fuel Amid West Asia Crisis
Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said replacing the 2023 law, which required new building heating systems to use at least 65% renewable energy, would make it easier for companies to invest in construction and building restoration.
Source: Reuters.com
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