Setback for Habeck: Run on oil and gas heating systems - development of the heat pump is disappointing. Traffic light coalition's goal of 500,000 heat pumps are to be installed in Germany from 2024 is unlikely to be achieved so quickly.

High demand for oil heating systems continues to be in high demand, demand for pellet heating systems collapsed. The Building Energy Act has caused unrest in recent months in Germany. The law initially applies to development of new development areas powered by renewable energy. Since January 1st, 2024, every newly installed heater must comply with the new law.