Renewable energies heat act and government grants in Germany

M. Nast

Renewable Energy, 2010, vol. 35, issue 8, 1852-1856

Abstract: In Germany renewable energies in the heat market are promoted by the Renewable Energies Heat Act (EEWärmeG) and by government grants. Ultimately, these two instruments are not only about short-term market success, but rather about the perspectives of climate protection and resource conservation. The focus of this report is therefore on the long-term significance of the current design of government grants and EEWärmeG. We will introduce and discuss the quantitative goals and structural changes strived for as well as – on a slightly shorter time horizon – the quality assurance regulations which must accompany the steady and stable growth of renewable energies. In the process, we will elaborate in particular on heat pumps, which have recently been added to the government support programme, along with solar collectors. Some explanations regarding the structural relationships between EEWärmeG and government grants round off this contribution.

Keywords: Heat Act; Government grants; Support instruments; Long term goals; District heat; Quality standards; Heat pumps (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2010.01.011

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