“We will not only protect owners, but also tenants from excessive burdens,” said Esken of the “Stuttgarter Zeitung” and the “Stuttgarter Nachrichten” (Wednesday). “The investments that have to be made in the heating must not simply be passed on to the rents.” The heat transition should not lead to people being “cleaned out of their homes”.
With the Building Energy Act, the traffic light government wants to herald the long-term farewell to oil and gas heating systems. According to the draft law passed by the Federal Cabinet, from 2024 every newly installed heating system should be operated with 65 percent renewable energy. The amendments to the law should be passed before the summer break. There has been strong criticism of the plans from the Union, among others – mainly because of the costs involved.
“There will be no funding with the watering can,” said Esken. “We do not want and we will not protect income millionaires who have to install a heat pump.” The SPD leader suggested ensuring that aid would have to be taxed.
