Tag: Technology
Energy Security Act passed
(GermanPolicy.com) – The energy security reform has been passed in the Bundestag. From now on, energy companies can, if necessary, be put under trusteeship or…
Higher electricity and gas prices expected
(GermanPolicy.com) – In the coming months there may be further price increases for electricity and gas. Customers should be prepared for this, according to an…
Gas supply: private households enjoy the highest priority
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Consumer Protection Minister Lemke (Greens) has confirmed that private households, kindergartens, and hospitals will be given preference when it comes to gas…
Buschmann (FDP) anounces digital law gazette
(GermanPolicy.com) – From the year 2023, federal laws are to be published exclusively via the Internet. This was announced by Federal Justice Minister Buschmann (FDP)…
Promotion of plug-in hybrid vehicles: FDP and the automotive industry contradict Habeck
(GermanPolicy.com) – According to plans by Federal Economics Minister Habeck (Greens), the subsidy for plug-in hybrid vehicles is to expire at the end of the…
Lindner releases funds for storage and regasification
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Finance Minister Lindner (FDP) has given the go-ahead for 2.47 billion Euros in funding for liquid gas terminals in Germany. Four floating…
Habeck repeats his rejection of fracking in Germany
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Economics Minister Habeck (Greens) has justified why he rejects fracking in Germany. One would have to “destroy deep layers of rock with…
Funding for energy-efficient buildings
(GermanPolicy.com) – Follow-up funding for energy-efficient new buildings by the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau is to apply from April 20th. The funding should be based on…
Easter package: ways for Germany to become energy self-sufficient
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Economics Minister Habeck (Greens) wants Germany to obtain most of its electricity from renewable sources within 13 years. On this basis, the…
Expanding wind energy faster, protecting ecosystems
(GermanPolicy.com) – A federal law, to be passed next week, is expected to bring about an expansion of wind energy in Germany. This was announced…