The pace of thermal retrofit of buildings in Germany remains slow. A Worst-First approach, prioritizing the retrofit of inefficient buildings, would address energy- and social policy objectives and deliver economic and climate benefits. Data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) show how such an approach would protect especially low-income households often living in very inefficient buildings ...
Transitioning to a net-zero economy requires a nuanced understanding of homeowners’ decision-making pathways when considering the adoption of Low Carbon Technologies (LCTs). These LCTs present both personal and collective benefits, with positive perceptions critically influencing attitudes and intentions. Our study analyses the relationship between two primary benefits: the household-level financial ...
Using a large-scale natural experiment in staggered billing dates for energy use in Germany and a unique billing dataset for multi-apartment buildings, this paper shows that the month of billing is a significant determinant of heat energy consumption. A large set of residential buildings demand significantly more heat energy annually, when the bill is issued during off-winter months. The paper finds ...
In 2023, heating energy prices increased by substantial 31 percent compared to the previous year, following a 33 percent increase already seen in 2022. Calculations based on data from the energy service provider ista show average price increases were the highest in the German state of Rhineland- Palatinate, and the lowest in Hamburg. Owing to these price hikes and ongoing energy-saving efforts, the ...
Im vergangenen Jahr stiegen in Deutschland wie im Vorjahr die Heizenergiepreise deutlich. Sie legten um 31 Prozent zu, nachdem sie schon 2022 um 33 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahr nach oben schnellten. Die höchsten durchschnittlichen Preissteigerungen gab es in Rheinland-Pfalz, die niedrigsten in Hamburg, wie Berechnungen basierend auf Daten des Immobiliendienstleisters ista zeigen. Die Preissteigerungen ...
Sowohl beim (temperaturbereinigten) Heizenergiebedarf als auch bei den CO2-Emissionen gab es 2022 im Bundesdurchschnitt Einsparungen von fünf Prozent – Der Norden hat dabei überdurchschnittlich viel gespart – Hohe Einsparungen korrespondieren aber nicht in allen Fällen mit stark gestiegenen Heizenergiepreisen – Grundsätzlich ist der Heizenergiebedarf im Osten Deutschland immer noch geringer als im ...
