Overview

• Olaf Lies cautions that increasing CO2 charges could make gas heating substantially more expensive for households.
• The federal government is deploying billions of euros in subsidies to replace outdated oil and gas boilers with renewable heat pumps.
• Germany’s heating law mandates 65 percent renewable operation for new systems in designated development areas, with existing units granted transition exemptions.
• Lies argues that homeowners should keep the freedom to choose their heating source but requires clear, stable policies to support long-term planning.
• He proposes tiered financial aid to ensure heat pump installations remain affordable, especially for low-income families.