The revised German Buildings Energy Act (GEG) sets new standards for energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in Germany's building sector, aiming for a climate-neutral building stock by 2045. It seeks to phase out reliance on fossil fuels. The GEG establishes energy performance requirements for heated or cooled buildings and consolidates several previous laws, including the Energy Savings Ordinance (EnEV), the Renewable Energy Heating Act (EEWärmeG), and the Energy Saving Act (EnEG). The legislation applies to nearly all new and existing buildings, both residential and non-residential, including public buildings.
Key changes for property owners include:
- Heating systems in new buildings must be powered by at least 65 percent renewable energy.
- From 2025, enhanced minimum standards for building automation will be mandatory for commercial buildings.
- The GEG provides incentives for heating system replacements and allows certain costs to be passed on to tenants.
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