Overview
- Environment Minister Carsten Schneider said the building energy law would remain in principle and pledged socially graded grants, citing €12 billion in funding and up to 70% support for low-income households.
- CSU leader Markus Söder insisted the heating law be abolished and labeled current heat‑pump incentives an over‑subsidization that should be massively reduced.
- The coalition agreement uses the term abolish but is reported to mean a reform that makes requirements more technology‑open, flexible and simpler while continuing renovation and heating aid.
- Schneider pointed to market data showing heat‑pump installations have recently exceeded gas boiler sales, arguing incentives are working.
- No legislative change has been passed, leaving the issue to coalition negotiations and a planned amendment to the building energy law.