Germany's ruling parties reverse heat pump mandate, allowing homeowner choice

nzz.ch (German)

Germany's ruling parties will abolish the de facto mandate for heat pumps, reversing a previous policy. The new Building Modernization Act allows free choice of heating technology for homeowners. However, new fossil fuel heating systems installed from 2029 must contain 10% bio-fuel, with this quota increasing by 2040. This proposal replaces the controversial "Heating Law" that contributed to the previous government's collapse, aiming for climate neutrality by 2045 while addressing concerns about consumer choice and costs.


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