Energy efficiency: Why Germany might mis • Table.Briefings

The energy efficiency targets are important in order to achieve the climate action targets in the transport, buildings and industry sectors. (picture alliance)

Current political measures are insufficient to meet the German government’s efficiency targets for 2030, as highlighted by a new analysis from DENEFF and Prognos. Achieving these efficiency targets is crucial for meeting climate goals.

Measures to reduce energy consumption, such as the Building Energy Act, are highly unlikely to be sufficient to achieve the federal government’s efficiency target for 2030. This target aims to reduce energy consumption by 26.5 percent compared to 2008 levels.

Energy efficiency: Why Germany might miss its 2030 targets

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