RESOURCES
GERMANY RENEWABLE ENERGY HEAT ACT
The Renewable Energy Heat Act requires the use of renewable energy for space and hot water heating in new buildings.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Requires the use of renewable energy for a portion of space and hot water heating for new buildings
- The minimum percentage of energy used for space and hot water heating that is renewable depends on the renewable energy technology used
- Aims to increase the share of renewable energies in heat provision to 14% by 2020
LINKS:
Renewable Energies Heat Act (EEWärmeG)
DATE ENACTED
2009
CATEGORIES
New Construction; Renewable Energy
Achieving Zero
Reaching a 50-65% carbon emissions reduction in the built environment by 2030, and zero emissions by 2040, is critical if we are to successfully manage climate change. Achieving Zero is a framework and set of tools to help city and sub-national governments (state, provincial, and regional) meet this target.
