Government advisors have cautioned that Germany’s current climate strategy may require a fundamental overhaul if the country is going to meet its targets for the reduction of emissions. During the presentation of the supervisory body’s first overall assessment of climate…
Prior to the government’s decision, experts suggest further actions to mitigate the effects of the rising gas prices
The German government tasked a group of experts with coming up with a plan on how to ease the impact of rising gas prices. The group of experts has proposed additional measures to increase gas supply and lower demand, as…
Germany plans to impose restrictions on the gas price “brake”
An energy relief package, including a gas price brake and a drop in fuel sales tax, was introduced by Berlin one month ago in an effort to assist private consumers as well as small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). The brake,…
Most Europeans believe that governments should speed up the transition because of the energy crisis
According to the findings of a survey carried out by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the vast majority of citizens living in the European Union (66%) believe that the conflict in Ukraine and its effect on the price of oil…
Germany must reduce its gas use by 30% to prevent shortages and maintain energy independence
Researchers from Ariadne, a government-funded network of more than 25 research institutes, assert that Germany can simultaneously pursue significant climate action and strive for long-term energy sovereignty as it seeks a solution to its present energy issue. Energy saving is…
During the crisis, Europe’s historic growth in wind and solar saves €11 billion in gas expenditures
According to a recent analysis by E3G and Ember, since the start of the war, wind and solar energy have produced 25% of the EU's electricity, with record growth from only last year saving the region €11 billion in gas…
The European wind sector is “struggling” in the face of escalating costs
Despite the energy crisis, major industry figures have warned that European wind turbine makers are struggling financially and slashing employment, putting them at risk of losing market share to Chinese rivals. Both the turbine manufacturers General Electric Renewables and Siemens…
Repercussions of the EU’s revenue cap on alternative energy sources
Analysts are warning that the necessary emergency measures taken by the European Union to address the ongoing energy crisis may have unintended consequences for the region's ambitions in the field of renewable energy; however, the impact on power purchase agreements…
German citizens continue to prioritize energy transition during the energy crisis
Despite the energy crisis's impact on prices and uncertainty, the majority of Germans still think the energy transition should be a top priority, according to a survey. According to the survey conducted by the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, 69%…
European Union countries Squabble Over Price Caps for Gas
The European Union's member states disagreed on Friday in Brussels over whether and how to impose a price ceiling on soaring gas prices, with Germany among those opposed to the action that 15 other nations claimed was necessary to address…