The decisions of the traffic light coalition bring some changes for consumers.
The planned ban on oil and gas heating has been eased.
Munich – A possible abolition of gas and oil heating has been much discussed in recent weeks.
In three-day negotiations, the traffic light government agreed on compromises.
In its XXL committee, the traffic light also clarified some questions about replacing heaters.
The controversial proposal by Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) to ban oil and gas heating has been defused.
There will be no heating ban or an obligation to replace an existing heating system.
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The traffic light coalition has agreed on oil heating and gas heating.
That's what the decision says.
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Traffic light decision: But no ban on oil and gas heating
The traffic light has agreed that one wants to get away from oil and gas heating and reduce dependence on fossil raw materials.
The energy transition is described as a key area for achieving the climate policy goals, according to the decision paper of the coalition committee, which is available to the
world
.
For this purpose, a quick changeover in the field of building heating is essential.
The traffic light has therefore decided that "if possible" every newly installed heating system should be operated with at least 65 percent renewable energies from January 1st, 2024.
Replacement of oil and gas heating: The traffic light coalition has decided so far
Check how an exchange of oil and gas heating systems can work without bureaucratic hurdles.
One does not want to overwhelm the citizens, according to the decision paper.
An exchange or conversion should therefore be financially supported from the climate and transformation fund.
The traffic light government wants to shape the law pragmatically, and social aspects should also be included.
It is planned to pass the new draft law before the summer recess in the Bundestag.
According to Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP), it should also be possible to continue to operate heating systems, for example if they are operated with CO2-neutral hydrogen, reports the
Tagesschau
.
The same should also apply to heating systems that are operated with biomass.
(kiba)
List of rubrics: © Martin Gerten/dpa
