The improvements to the Heating Act announced by Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) meet with approval in the housing industry. Associations from the housing and sanitation industry are in favour – but are calling for further changes.
The planned start on 1 January 2024 could be equalised if the law initially only applies to new buildings planned at that time. More time could be left for the old building stock. Especially with regard to cities, "a major district heating offensive" is to be launched.