OpinionGerman government backs gas heating: A shift to the right:
Yes, fossil fuel heating could remain affordable in the future. But the consequences for the climate ...
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Shifts in Gas Heating Policy and Climate TargetsExperts predict households could face €20,000 extra costs over 20 years due to rising gas and carbon prices.
- The government intends to amend the building modernization law to allow continued installation of gas heating systems.
- Analysts estimate tenants and homeowners may incur around €20,000 in additional expenses over the next two decades due to higher gas and CO2 pricing.
- Electric heat pumps present a cost-effective alternative that could prevent these extra charges if current conditions remain unchanged.
- Political shifts might delay climate neutrality goals to 2060 or 2070, potentially keeping gas heating viable for longer than planned.
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