Overview

• Fourteen energy and real estate associations have called on the German government to provide clear guidance on the successor to the 2023 heating law.
• Economy Minister Katherina Reiche announced plans to abolish the operational ban on pre-1991 boilers, though the move is largely symbolic due to existing exemptions.
• Reiche emphasized a shift toward CO₂ reduction targets and technology-neutral policies, countering claims of a heat-pump mandate.
• The new black-red coalition aims to replace the heating law with simpler, more flexible regulations that align with EU climate goals for buildings.
• Industry groups stress the need for reliable federal funding and adherence to EU directives requiring emission-free new builds by 2030 and a carbon-neutral building stock by 2050.