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