Overview

• A recent survey revealed that 88% of German households feel burdened by high energy costs, with gas and oil users expressing the most concern.
• The new coalition government plans to reduce electricity prices by at least five cents per kilowatt-hour through tax cuts and capped network fees.
• The government also intends to repeal the Heating Act, which required new heating systems to use 65% renewable energy, though replacement regulations remain unclear.
• Rising CO₂ prices and network charges could increase annual heating costs by up to €280 for gas users and over €400 for oil users by 2026.
• Heat pumps, which account for only 4% of existing systems but dominate new installations, are viewed as more cost-stable by their users.