Germany
Renewable Energies Heat Act (EEWrmeG)
The regulatory core of the Act comprises the statutory obligation to cover a percentage of heat demand from energy from renewable sources. The percentage involved depends on the type of energy used and ranges from 15% for solar energy to 50% for biofuel. However, the obligation to meet heat demand using renewables may be replaced by other measures, e.g., high-performance CHP plants.
It is hoped that the share of renewables in heat supply will be increased from the current 6.6% to 14% in 2020. An annual EUR500m (USD 627.5m) in funding will be made available up to 2012 to promote energy efficiency in buildings.
It is hoped that the share of renewables in heat supply will be increased from the current 6.6% to 14% in 2020. An annual EUR500m (USD 627.5m) in funding will be made available up to 2012 to promote energy efficiency in buildings.
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14% final energy consumption for heat and cooling from renewables by 2020