“Warm words”
Süddeutsche Zeitung
Despite a new advertising campaign, efficiency measures in Germany aren’t successful, particularly in the building sector, Michael Bauchmüller and Benedikt Müller write in the Süddeutsche Zeitung. In order to achieve its climate targets, the country would need to reduce the use of heating oil much more than is currently the case, energy expert Hans-Joachim Ziesing told the paper. One reason for the slow gains in efficiency is the low price for heating oil which means that house owners have no incentive to invest in more efficient heating facilities. Another is the confusing number of different support programmes offered by local and state governments.
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